The Aspen Institute's Youth & Engagement team launched an application recruiting an inaugural cohort of Youth Commissioners to advise the Aspen Institute’s National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. The work of the Youth Commission, alongside the National Commission, has the potential to transform education and create more equitable, holistic, and effective systems for students. 

 

Young people, ages 14 to 22 years old, residing in the Washington Metropolitan region, who work well in group settings, think outside the box, and are civic-minded & eager to engage with fellow youth around exploring complex issues are encouraged to apply.

 

The turnaround time is TIGHT, with the first round cycle closing this Thursday, July 21^st.

 

Online Application: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/youth-and-engagement/

 

The Youth Commission will be comprised of approximately 15 Commissioners, selected based on:

·         the strength of their application; 

·         one academic, extracurricular, or professional reference; 

·         their demonstrated interest in the field; 

·         and an in-person conversation to be conducted on Monday, July 25th, 2016 at the One Dupont Circle office. 

 

Over the course of the next two years, the Youth Commission will join the National Commission in exploring existing policy and practice relating to social, emotional, and academic development, while also taking active steps to improve upon the current state of social and emotional development in schools by recommending policies, programs, and strategies in a culminating report. Youth Commissioners will be compensated for their participation with a modest stipend. Travel expenses will also be covered.

 

If you have any questions, contact:

 

Haywood L. Perry III

Graduate Fellow

Youth & Engagement

The Aspen Institute

 

One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20036

(301) 266-7315 (cell)

Haywood.Perry@aspeninstitute.org

www.aspeninstitute.org