Academia de Políticas de YDI
Overview
The Youth Democracy Institute (YDI) Policy Academy is designed as a paid, seasonal fellowship preparing the next generation of policy leaders.. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and civic training, participants gain the skills to analyze policy, advocate for change, and step into governance roles.
Program Format
The Academy offers three seasonal cohorts during the year:
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Fall Cohort (October–December)
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Winter Cohort (January–April)
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Summer Cohort (May–August)
Participant Highlights
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Paid Internship: Participants receive a stipend to ensure equity and accessibility.
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Cohort-Based Learning: Small, supportive groups of 15–20 peers.
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Policy Training: Core curriculum on policy analysis, legislative process, and advocacy.
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Field Experience: Direct exposure to policymakers, advocacy organizations, and community boards.
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Mentorship: Guidance from experienced policy professionals and near-peer mentors.
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Capstone Project: Each participant designs and presents a policy proposal addressing a real-world issue.
Who Should Apply
The Policy Academy is open to young adults ages 19–24 who are:
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College students, recent graduates, or workforce entrants.
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Passionate about civic leadership, government, and advocacy.
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Interested in careers in public policy, law, nonprofit leadership, or government service.
No previous experience is needed—just a passion for leadership and a commitment to showing up.
Why It Matters
Young leaders often face barriers to entering the policy field due to unpaid internships and limited access. The YDI Policy Academy ensures that talented, diverse young people are compensated and supported while they learn to shape policies that affect their communities.
How You Can Help
The launch of the Policy Academy depends on support from funders, donors, and partners. By sponsoring a cohort or student, you can:
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Provide stipends for participants.
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Cover program materials and field trip costs.
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Support mentorship and training from experienced policy leaders.
Cohortes estacionales: una misión, tres caminos hacia el liderazgo
La Academia de Políticas está diseñada para impartir cohortes de otoño, invierno/primavera y verano durante el año académico, con el apoyo de nuestros socios financiadores. Cada sesión estacional ofrece una beca remunerada por cohorte que combina formación en políticas, mentoría y experiencia práctica en el campo. Si bien la estructura se mantiene constante, cada sesión se centra en un tema específico.
Los becarios aprenden cómo funciona el gobierno a nivel local, estatal y federal, adquiriendo habilidades fundamentales en análisis de políticas y liderazgo cívico.
Caer
Fundamentos de políticas
Invierno/Primavera
Los becarios se sumergen en estrategias de promoción, formación de coaliciones y campañas cívicas, trabajando junto con socios comunitarios para influir en el cambio.
Defensa en acción
Verano
Los becarios ponen en práctica sus habilidades a través de experiencias de campo, tutorías y proyectos finales presentados a responsables de políticas y líderes comunitarios.
Liderazgo fundamental