Community Catalysts Application
Thank you for your interest in the Community Catalysts Program!

Recognizing that there is leadership in every community, Public Agency, an equity-centered design consultancy and social enterprise that is embedded within West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT), is seeking a diverse cross-section of community members to co-create equitable outcomes in their city through project-based work. Participation for the 2020 cohort is tuition-free. All program days will be in-person at WMCAT which follows strict health and safety guidelines for COVID-19. Program dates and times are included below.

By applying, you are committing to attending every session. Attendance is crucial to maintain the experience and impact of this program.

Dates:
October 8, 9, 16, 30
November 6, 13, 20

Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The program will equip participants with tools and knowledge through a curriculum built around Equity-Centered Design; Leadership + Collaboration; and Systems Awareness. By the end of the program participants will....

-- Understand the basic processes and tools of Equity-Centered Design
-- Develop their capacity to lead across difference
-- Better understand the impact of interlocking systems that shape our region and their situatedness within those systems
-- Apply their learnings in real-time through a community challenge with a local partner

Application deadline is September 7, 2020.

Questions? Contact Program Manager Brandy Arnold at brandy.arnold@wmcat.org or visit www.publicagency.org.

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About You
Tell us a little bit about yourself and what has drawn you to apply for the Community Catalysts program. What about the program description appeals to you the most? What do you hope to gain from participating in the program? *
You're planning the ultimate dinner party - what meal would you serve? Who are your top three guests and why? They can be alive or dead, someone you know personally, celebrities, historical figures, etc. *
Have you had any previous experiences with Human Centered Design? If so, tell us about them (briefly). *
At Public Agency, we help organizations foster a culture of innovation and equity. How do you define equity and what does it look like  in action to you? *
Are there any social justice issues that you are particularly interested in? How did you become interested in these issues? *
What skills and knowledge will you bring to the cohort? These could be acquired through school, self-taught, or life experience. *
How did you hear about Community Catalysts? *
COVID-19 STATEMENT
The cohort consists of 8 participants and 1-2 instructors. Because it is a small group that is able to safely social distance within our building, all program days will be in-person at WMCAT, which follows strict health and safety guidelines for COVID-19. Please sign the statement below to help us continue to follow rigorous protocols to keep our students and staff safe.
If selected, I give Public Agency at WMCAT permission to inquire verbally or in writing about possible exposure to someone who tested positive to COVID-19 as well as to make a timely announcement about experiencing symptoms. Enter your name below to sign. *
Demographics
Public Agency at WMCAT is committed to representing and elevating diverse perspectives and backgrounds. To ensure we are meeting these goals, we collect certain demographic information from applicants. All answers are voluntary, but highly appreciated!
Age
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If you chose multiracial for the previous question, please list the races with which you identify.
Please check all languages spoken fluently (fluently meaning you would be comfortable having a conversation with a native speaker)
Sexual Orientation
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