Multidimensional Experience, Online curriculum, Group Coaching, Peer collaboration

Available in English, Spanish and Arabic

The Your Big Year Make An Impact Fellowship is a program designed to bridge skills from academia to career. Broken into six tracks, the program is a virtual and self-paced collection of exercises, reflection points and activities that lead you to build an action plan for your next steps in life. The curriculum teaches the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and how you can use your passions, skills and education to build an impactful career and life.

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR MAY COHORT

After completion of the course, participants reported:

96% feel confident about starting their professional career
100% feel confident in setting achievable goals for themselves
100% are now confident in knowing where to seek out opportunities
65% were aided in figuring out their next steps in life

92% feel confident about their networking skills
92% said the program helped them build a network
80% felt comfortable overcoming challenges throughout the fellowship

76% learned how to seek out opportunities
76% learned how to create a professional presence
65% learned about different cultures
92% learned about UN Sustainable Development Goals

*stats are updated after each cohort.


 

the 2024 fellowship DATES are below:

 

Note: There are 50 spots available per cohort & there will be rolling acceptances.


 

Completing the Course has been truly transformative. I've gained invaluable skills in building meaningful connections, fostering collaborations, and amplifying my impact. The program has expanded my professional network, opened doors to new opportunities, and empowered me to make a difference in my field.”

— Alan, Peru

 
 

Features Overview

 
 
Make An Impact Fellowship Digital Platform

Interactive Digital Platform and Mobile App!

Our program is facilitated virtually through an interactive digital platform, making it accessible and convenient for every time zone! We even have a mobile App!


 

Weekly Group Coaching

Facilitated by Your Big Year Team Leaders, these small group sessions are a place to ask questions, practice your tasks, learn from others on the same journey and most importantly, make new friends. The timing of the session changes each week to accommodate different times zones around the world.

There are a total of 12 coaching sessions offered each cohort.

Make An Impact Fellowship Group Coaching Call

 

Microcredentials & Digital Badges

As you complete the course work, you will earn badges that you can showcase professionally. Each participant is given a unique URL for their digital credentials.

 
 

 

At the end of the course,
you will have learned:

Make An Impact Action Plan
 
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Make An Impact Testimonial Image June
 

“THIS HAS BEEN THE MOST AMAZING PROGRAM AND IT HAS IMPROVED MY COMMUNICATIONS, ORGANISING AND NETWORKING SKILLS.”

— June, Kenya

 
 

How does it work?

Six times a year, we accept 50 young leaders into a cohort for the course. Applications are currently open for our next cohorts. The course is accessible for 3 months through the Your Big Year Platform. Your Big Year provides free group coaching sessions once a week to support your progress through the curriculum.

Once you are in the Your Big Year impact network, you will learn about other opportunities such as our latest Professional Projects, Town Halls with our CEO and Impact Challenges. Best of all, you will meet a lot of new friends from all over the globe!


 
 
Make An Impact Fellowship Testimonial Image Luisa
 

THE COURSE HELPED ME TO GET THE CONFIDENCE AND TOOLS I NEEDED TO TURN MY IDEAS INTO REAL ACTION PLANS

— Luisa, Brazil

 
 


Eligibility

We seek self-motivated, participants from diverse backgrounds who bring passion, energy and a desire to learn to everything they do. While we don’t measure people by traditional credentials, we are seeking individuals that:

(a) strive to be a global citizen, 

(b) embrace new ideas and innovation, and 

(c) want to contribute to building a more sustainable and equitable world. 

If you’re interested in applying, consider your time and energy commitment to the program. We’re looking for passionate, energetic individuals who want to improve their soft skills and are looking for personal and professional growth.

 
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