Just Transition Leadership Program

Front and Centered's initiative to equip community leaders with skills and knowledge needed to drive systemic change and advance a Just Transition across Washington State.

Geographic Scope: Washington State

Focus Areas:

• Community organizing
• Intercultural communication
• Grassroots leadership
• Collective leadership development
• Intersection of social, environmental, and climate justice
• Policy knowledge for environmental justice work

Target Audience:

• Community leaders from historically disenfranchised communities
• BIPOC leaders
• Communities of color
• Low-income communities
• Indigenous peoples
• Early to mid-career community leaders

Program Duration: Nine months of intensive training

Support Provided:

• Stipend: All participants receive a stipend for active participation
• Travel and Lodging: Program covers all travel and lodging expenses for in-person activities, including site visits across Washington State
• Emergency Funding: Available to address barriers to participation
• Learning Components:
  • Experiential learning modules
  • Site visits across Washington State
  • Peer mentoring
  • Professional development

Key Features:

• Removes financial barriers to participation
• Centers voices and experiences of historically disenfranchised communities
• Emphasizes collective leadership and collaborative action
• Builds networks of leaders who support and empower one another
• Address: 2800 1st Avenue, Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98121
• Phone: 206-487-4303
• Email: [email protected]

Application and Participation

Application: Details on how to apply available at Front and Centered website (referenced as "Learn More about Our Leadership Program and Apply!")

Program Structure:

• Nine months of intensive training
• Experiential learning modules
• Site visits across Washington State
• Peer mentoring
• Strategic collective action planning

Participation Requirements:

• Active engagement in nine-month program
• Commitment to learning and community organizing
• Willingness to engage in collective action

Contact for Application: Contact Front and Centered at [email protected] or 206-487-4303