About the role#
The Youth Research and Learning Fellow will help shape a new curriculum package designed for the age of AI. You will research workforce trends and the impact of AI on education to ensure our learning materials remain practical and relevant. This project involves bridging the perspectives of young people, educators, and employers to build a future-focused learning experience. You will work closely with our team to provide feedback and recommendations throughout the development process.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate with peer fellows to analyze current trends and deficits in US social-emotional learning and AI workforce transformation.
- Conduct industry interviews to guide lesson selection and direction.
- Identify and recommend local youth-serving organizations for partnership and research.
- Facilitate local focus group discussions with young people aged 15-29.
- Review the Passport to Success curriculum and recommend 12 specific lessons for revision.
- Summarize your findings and provide recommendations for curriculum enhancements.
What you'll need#
- You must be actively degree-seeking at a US university or college within one hour of Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, or Detroit.
- Experience in curriculum design and development.
- A strong interest in workforce and education trends, specifically how AI shapes career pathways.
- Established relationships with local youth-serving organizations or educational institutions in your city.
- Demonstrated commitment to DEI, social justice, and racial equity.
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate effectively and courteously.
- A high degree of respect and compassion for diverse cultural practices.
Location & details#
This is a remote, paid project lasting six months. You will work approximately 15-20 hours per week. Candidates must reside within one hour of Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Philadelphia, PA; or Detroit, MI.
About International Youth Foundation
The International Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Baltimore. It has operated since 1990 to support young people through education, leadership, and employability programs. The organization employs between 51 and 200 people. It focuses on preparing youth for roles as employees, entrepreneurs, and citizens.
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