Youth Research & Learning Fellowship Program in the USA

Applications are now open for the Youth Research & Learning Fellow position at the International Youth Foundation (IYF) in the USA. This is a paid, remote fellowship for university students, not a traditional scholarship, so it is not a tuition scholarship but you earn an hourly wage of $23 (undergraduates) or $28 (graduate students). Fellows will help design a new Passport to Success® curriculum for the age of AI by researching workforce trends, interviewing industry experts and running focus groups with young people.

The program is open to students enrolled at a US university within one hour of Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia or Detroit, with preference for those studying teaching and education. The official posting does not mention an application fee or a closing date, so check the IYF careers page for the deadline before you apply. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Organization: International Youth Foundation (IYF)
• Position: Youth Research & Learning Fellow
• Degree Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
• Host Country: United States
• Funding Type: Paid fellowship
• Application Deadline: Check the official page
• Application Fee: Not mentioned

What This Fellowship Offers:

• You earn a paid hourly wage: $23 per hour as an undergraduate or $28 per hour as a graduate student
• You can work remotely, so you save on commuting and relocation costs
• Your schedule allows for holiday breaks, so you can balance work with your studies
• You gain hands on experience in research, curriculum design and focus group facilitation
• You build practical knowledge of how AI is changing education and employment
• You strengthen your skills in interviewing, analysis, report writing and presenting recommendations
• You connect with industry professionals through your interviews
• You build relationships with local youth serving organizations and educators

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You must be located in, and a student at a university within one hour of, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia or Detroit
• You must be actively seeking a degree at a US university or college in your community
• Preference is given to students pursuing advanced degrees in teaching and education
• You need experience in curriculum design and development, and experience in workforce readiness, soft skills or SEL is preferred
• You should be interested in workforce and education trends, especially how AI will shape learning and career paths
• You should have knowledge of, and ideally relationships with, local youth serving organizations and educational institutions in your city
• You must support IYF’s values, DEI initiatives, social justice and racial equity
• You should show respect and compassion for cultural conditions and practices
• You need effective, courteous communication skills and high emotional intelligence

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About International Youth Foundation (IYF):

IYF is a global nonprofit with 36 years of experience connecting young people with opportunities to transform their lives. It partners with foundations, governments and global corporations to provide life skills and industry specific training that helps youth move into meaningful employment.

Since it began, IYF has reached youth in 182 countries through more than 600 local partners. It has directly served over 8 million young people in person and reached another 6 million online.

Purpose of the Role:

The Fellow will act as a youth voice in building a new Passport to Success® curriculum for the age of AI. You will research workforce trends, the impact of AI on education and jobs, and the skills young people need to succeed in a fast changing world. Your feedback will help make sure the curriculum is relevant, practical and in tune with what young people actually experience and hope for.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Work with peer fellows on a landscape analysis of current trends and gaps in US social emotional learning (SEL) and AI workforce transformation
• Complete industry interviews to guide lesson selection and direction
• Recommend local youth serving organizations for partnership and research, and help the Program Officer choose among them
• Facilitate several local focus group discussions with young people aged 15 to 29 and share the insights gathered
• Review the Passport to Success curriculum with peer fellows and recommend 12 lessons for revision
• Summarize all findings and recommend changes and improvements to the curriculum
• Support new initiatives, other departments and colleagues when needed

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the official IYF careers page and find the Youth Research & Learning Fellow listing
2. Confirm that your university is within one hour of one of the five eligible cities
3. Prepare an updated resume that highlights any curriculum design, SEL or workforce readiness experience
4. Write a short note explaining your interest in AI, education and youth development
5. Submit your application online before the deadline

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