Calling all Metro Denver civic leaders with 10+ years of experience
Sections:
The Mid Career Cohort is open to leaders with 10+ years of experience who are interested in joining a powerful network of community members as they learn and progress on their leadership journeys.
Fellows will deeply engage in individual and collective work that centers personal and professional development, racial equity, expanded social capital, knowledge and understanding of key issues faced by communities throughout metro Denver.
Don’t have 10+ years of experience? The Piton Fellowship has two other cohorts that may be for you. The Youth Cohort is designed for young leaders age 14-20, and the Early Career Cohort is comprised of Metro Denver leaders with similar aspirations and 2-5 years of experience.
With a strong focus on racial equity, diversity and inclusion, the Mid-Career Cohort is a free half-year experience that focuses on supporting diverse business, policy and philanthropic professionals — predominately folks of color — on their leadership journeys.
This cohort of the Piton Fellowship typically runs from January to June, and fellows can expect to:
We’re looking for leaders who are:
The Mid-Career Cohort is uniquely designed for emerging leaders with 10+ years of experience. Mid-Career Fellows will:
“The fellowship has cemented my own values and background as foundations for my leadership. The fellowship, and all the people in it, have helped to open my mind to think in new ways and see different paths to reaching my professional and personal goals. I now have new tools and ideas for problem solving, relationship building, and my own continued learning.
“When I think of the number of leaders in this program, and how many thousands of people will be impacted after the fellowship is done. I’m so grateful to have participated in such an important experience. It has made me a better leader, learner, and community builder and for that I am so very thankful.”
To apply, please check back on this page when the application window for the Mid-Career Cohort opens, which is typically in November or December each year.
Nominations, however, remain open year-round. Click the button below to nominate a fellow.
Previous Mid-Career Cohort members have included medical doctors, executive directors, founders, marketers, operations experts, principals and public servants. They’ve included representatives from transformative organizations like Boys & Girls Club, City Year, Colorado Workforce Development Council, Cultivando, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Main Street Phoenix and WellPower. And they’ve included civic leaders focused on everything from LGBTQIA+ mental health, human trafficking, job training, access to family resources and environmental justice.
Although our initiatives now live under the Gary Community Ventures name, we intentionally chose to honor our history as The Piton Foundation in selecting The Piton Fellowship as the title for this program. We did so because we believe this name tells a perfect story about the idea of ascendency in leadership that Piton has long represented.
There are three cohorts of the fellowship for Youth, Early Career and Mid-Career Professionals. Designed to accessibly fit into the busy lives of fellows, this free experience allows fellows to continue working and learning while building their leadership skills, networks and potential to create community impact. Upon completion of the program, Gary provides fellows a payment to use towards professional development and career-building opportunities.
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