NextGen Civic Leader Corps
The NextGen Civic Leader Corps is designed to inspire undergraduate students to consider careers in government, nonprofit, and social venture organizations. The program is tri-campus across the University of Washington and is part of a growing network of similar programs across the country powered by the Volcker Alliance Next Generation Service Corps.
Through coursework, experiential learning, and professional network building, the program allows students to recognize and deepen their commitment to community engagement and public service. The students will gain skills and competencies needed in non-profit and government career, develop a sense of connection to UW Bothell and the broader community, and contribute to a more just and equitable society.
Undergraduate students from all majors are welcome to apply and work towards solving emergent, complex problems facing society.
Program Design
1. Public Policy and Leadership Coursework
NextGen Civic Leader Corps participants are required to take a minimum of one course in the Public Policy and one Leadership course. This coursework provides an academic anchor for your public service career exploration, builds your understanding of theoretical frameworks, and can prepare you to talk about your community-engagement and leadership experiences in job interviews and/or graduate school applications.
2. Career Building Experiences
NextGen Civic Leader Corps will engage in one non-profit or government career building opportunity. These career building experiences will connect participants with professionals in a field of interest, build personal and professional networks, and in many cases allow students to gain practical experience working in a nonprofit or government organization.
3. Signature Cohort Events
NextGen Civic Leader Corps are asked to attend at least two signature cohort events each academic year. Signature cohort events allow NextGen Civic Leader Corps participants to build their networks, engage with new ideas, and consider how others approach pressing social issues and cultural conversations.
How to Join
The NextGen program is open to all University of Washington undergraduates. 1st year and pre-major students, as well as students with a demonstrated history of work with underserved and underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to consider participation.
Fill out this interest form and we will stay in touch about program opportunities!
Learn more at http://www.uwb.edu/connected-learning/student-opportunities/nextgen-civic-leader-corps-en
Get in touch with Ludmilla Kortchak, Connected Learning Advisor, at kortchak@uw.edu with questions or set up a time to chat via Zoom or in person.