Make MOIA immigrant youth fellowship run September to June
Resident asks to extend the 10-week MOIA fellowship for immigrant youth to run through the school year, giving stable pay, mentorship and support.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Make MOIA's fellowship program for immigrant youth last year round by expanding the 10-week school-year program to last September to June.
Who it helps and why
Immigrant youth face many barriers gaining work and leadership experience, and getting money to support their families and reach their life/education/work goals. They can create so much positive change in the community and the current program gives ways for them to do so, but a program that is only 10 weeks doesn't provide the stability and consistent mentorship and support that is needed for youth to succeed.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- August 1, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Education, Youth & Families
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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