The Transformation Fellowship is one of a kind opportunity that aims to support Transgender youth with an opporunity to craft their career goals. In partnership with Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Collective Good Foundation; The one-year program will equip the fellows with the right theoretical acumen through 6 months of immersive classroom trainings and project work. This will be followed be 6 months of hands-on workplace immersion through internships at leading corporates and non-profits.
Benefits of the Program
Certificate of Completion from TISS, Mumbai and Participating Corporates/NGOs.
A total stipend of Rs. 2,40,000 and additional allowance of Rs. 96,000 per fellow for the entire duration of the fellowship
Mentorship from the top industry professionals, non-profits and LGBTQI+ leaders.
Program Design
Classroom Immersion
Fellows will be exposed to various business subjects including operations, strategy,marketing, finance, social sensitivity and workplace skills through 6 months of immersive classroom trainings and project work led by the faculty and mentors at TISS.
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Corporate Immersion
After a detailed assessment and guidance workshops on future interests and goals, Fellows will be placed with leading corporates and NGOs for a period of 6 months of hands-on workplace immersion to provide them with multi-faceted exposure and experiential learning.
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Career Readiness and Leadership Development
Across both phases, fellows will be provided with constant mental, psychosocial support and career guidance from experienced LGBTQI+ professionals, corporate leadership, industry experts and non-profits. Upon completion of both immersions, the programs will attempt to place fellows for full-time employments.
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Extended Mentorship:
Post completion of the academic phase (first 3 months), the Participants will be engaged with the Incubation Center at TISS. During this course of this engagement, each participant will be engaged one-on-one by a Review Committee to identify the individual future goals and assess their mentoring needs.
Eligibility
Batch capacity:
20 fellows
Eligibility criteria:
- LGBTQi members > 21 yrs age
- Passed Intermediate Exams
- Passion, curiosity and zeal to learn and grow
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About the Foundation
The Transformation Fellowship is one of a kind opportunity that aims to support Transgender youth with an opporunity to craft their career goals. In partnership with Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Collective Good Foundation; The one-year program will equip the fellows with the right theoretical acumen through 6 months of immersive classroom trainings and project work. This will be followed be 6 months of hands-on workplace immersion through internships at leading corporates and non-profits.
Partners
Academic & Knowledge partner
Mentorship Support Partners
Corporate Outreach Partner
