ReConnect Rondo Seeks Young Leaders for Community Development Initiative
ReConnect Rondo Is Looking for Young Leaders to Shape the Future of Their Community

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ReConnect Rondo is launching a Youth Ambassador Initiative for individuals aged 16 to 24 connected to the Rondo neighborhood in Minnesota. This six-month paid program focuses on leadership development, storytelling, and community engagement, running from August to January.
- 01The Youth Ambassador Initiative is a six-month program running from August through January.
- 02Participants will receive a biweekly stipend of $16.37 for their involvement.
- 03Ambassadors will engage in biweekly virtual meetings and monthly in-person workshops to develop essential skills.
- 04Firdows Mohamed, a member of the Rondo Youth Council, emphasizes the importance of educating youth about systemic racism.
- 05Applicants must reside in or have a connection to the Rondo community and demonstrate an interest in leadership and equity work.
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ReConnect Rondo is inviting applications for its Youth Ambassador Initiative, a six-month paid program aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 with ties to the Rondo neighborhood in Minnesota. Running from August to January, this initiative focuses on leadership development, storytelling, and community organization. Participants will engage in biweekly virtual meetings and monthly in-person workshops, gaining valuable skills applicable to future educational or career paths, including networking and marketing. Youth Ambassadors will also partake in storytelling projects, allowing them to share their experiences and perspectives. The program offers a biweekly stipend of $16.37 and requires a maximum of three unexcused absences. Firdows Mohamed, a member of the Rondo Youth Council, highlights the initiative's goal of empowering youth to understand and address systemic issues affecting their community. Interested individuals can apply through the ReConnect Rondo website.
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This initiative aims to empower local youth by providing them with leadership skills and a platform to influence community development.
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