HBCU Fellowship - SEIU

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is thrilled to announce the second year of our highly anticipated HBCU Southern Summer Institute for Worker Justice program at North Carolina A&T State University! Taking place from July 14th to July 19th, 2024, this program offers an unparalleled opportunity for personal and professional growth.

This program is designed for HBCU students who are interested in exploring and learning about social, economic, and political justice. Hosted on the dynamic campus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC the program will be a multi-faceted intensive for qualifying HBCU students. 

The goal is to expose, train, and provide skills to the next generation of diverse worker justice and social justice movement builders. The SSIWJ is fast-paced, therefore participants are expected to be flexible, as the nature of work can change daily. Participants are contributing to a movement of working people with diverse backgrounds and doing the work to build power and stronger unions. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will close on Wednesday, May 1st.

Event Date: July 14 - 19, 2024

Location: North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, NC

Included: Stipend and Room & Board

Activities included:

• Action: Canvassing, rallies, and community advocacy activities.
• Education: The fundamentals of movement building and the history of the Labor & Civil Rights movement.
• Training: Workshops led by experienced local and national labor, social justice, and political activists.
• Fun: Exposure to music, arts, and entertainment in the Greenboro community.

Eligibility Requirements:

-Must be a current HBCU student or recent graduate (August 2023 – May 2024).

-Must attend an HBCU.

-Must demonstrate an interest in social, economic, or political justice.

-Must be able to participate for the entire duration of the program.

APPLY HERE - https://seiu.quickbase.com/db/btugtpnxv/form?a=nwr&page=1