About the Fellowship
The Filipina Women Who Could Be President Fellowship Training is a selective part-time leadership development program for future politicians, entrepreneurs, senior and executive leaders in the United States. The Filipina fellowship program will begin in 2012.
Based on established leadership competencies which includes cohort training, coaching and femtoring, the program gives Filipina women leaders the skillsets and networks they need to develop and manage highly effective campaigns and organizations in the private and public sectors.
Program Elements
During the program, Fellows will work with FWN Faculty comprised of national experts, guest trainers, management consultants, successful entrepreneurs, elected officials and campaign consultants to build their leadership and management skills and prepare for entrepreneurship, political office, and senior / executive leadership positions.
FWN Fellows will participate in:
- Training Workshops
- One-on-one and Small Group Coaching
- Project-based Learning
- Networking
- Complete individual project that solves a social issue and benefits the community
Application Process and Commitment:
- The application process will require applicant to choose one of three leadership training tracks –entrepreneurship, public service, or management.
- FWN will select up to 28 participants carefully selected to represent the Filipino American community in terms of leadership potential, volunteer experience and a strong interest in one of the three learning areas.
- Because self-awareness is a key aspect of the leadership program, applicants when accepted, will be asked to fill out several assessment surveys prior to attending. Some of the surveys require that evaluations be completed by the participant’s superiors, peers and direct reports.
- Participants will meet for 2 ½ days for 4 sessions in San Francisco + a bonus session by attending the Filipina Summit. One session may be planned in another city if sponsorship is secured.
- Commitment is paramount – participants will commit to all sessions and will only be allowed to miss one excused absence. Will not officially graduate if participant does not make up the missed class.
