2018 JWLI Fall Program Application

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HOW JWLI CHANGES YOU

JWLIは…

• あなたを行動力のあるリーダーに変身させます
• あなたのリーダーとしての自信を高めます
• あなたの実現したい社会革命のアクションプランを具体化します
• あなたをより良いパブリックスピーカーに育てます
• あなたをボストンの成功したソーシャルリーダー達と繋げます

JWLI…

• Transforms you into an Action-Oriented Leader
• Boosts your confidence as a leader
• Refines your vision for social change into an achievable Action Plan
• Makes you a better public speaker
• Expands your network with successful social leaders in Boston and Japan

JWLI’s Mission

JWLI empowers Japanese women to become leaders and to make positive social change and innovation in Japan.

Fall 2018 JWLI-II Program

JWLI offers an executive leadership development program that transforms Japanese women to be action-oriented leaders with confidence to lead, skills and knowledge to manage, and a plan to make social change in Japan.

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1. Core Design

The Fellows will receive:

• Personal growth leave to be an action-oriented leader
• Skills and knowledge from hands-on training with successful social sector organizations
• Participate in Babson College’s “Women’s Leadership Program: From Opportunity to Action” from Monday, October 22, 2018 to Friday, October 26, 2018
• Coaching and mentorship to develop and implement a 2-year Action Plan, an achievable roadmap to turn a dream vision of social change into reality in Japan

2-year Action Plan Process:

Step 1:   Applying for JWLI

• Screening to select interview candidates
• Fellows selected through in-person interviews

Step 2:  Orientation and Preparation in Japan

• Outlining an Action Plan based on dream vision for social change at an alumni-led workshop
• Pre-program work for Babson College’s Women Leadership Program
• Logistical preparation for Boston (schedule, learning objectives, housing and etc.)
• Mentor selection

Step 3: Core Program in Boston includes (schedule is attached):

• Leadership development and personal growth to be an action-oriented leader
• Skills and knowledge from leading nonprofit organizations in Boston
• Participation in Babson College’s “Women’s Leadership Program”
• 5-day intensive entrepreneurial management program with other American women leaders and executives.
• Full immersion to Babson’s executive learning environment by staying on campus
• Executive coaching to develop an Action Plan by Babson College’s Entrepreneurship Professor Yamakawa

Step 4:   Action Plan Execution in Japan includes:

• A report event to present learning in Boston and an Action Plan summary
• An annual report to summarize learning in Boston and the Action Plan
• Individual mentorship for Action Plan execution
• Opportunity to participate in JWLI Alumni Association
• Collaboration opportunities with other JWLI alumnae

Step 5:  Social Change and Innovation as an Action-Oriented Leader

• Spark social change by executing the Action Plan

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2. Program Components

In Boston, JWLI-II provides:

• Step-by-step coaching by Yasu Yamakawa, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Babson College to develop the 2-year Action Plan
• Hands-on training on management with leaders of successful Boston-based social sector organizations
• Participation in the Babson Women’s Leadership Program, a 5-day intensive entrepreneuial management program, among other American women leaders and executives
• Expanded networks of leaders in the Boston’s social sector

After Boston, JWLI-II provides:

• Individual mentoring for two years for the Action Plan execution
• Progress monitoring through Fellows’ semiannual progress reports for two years
• Opportunities to participation in the JWLI Alumni Association
• Support and collaboration opportunities with other JWLI alumnae

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3. Target

Emerging women leaders of the Japanese social sector – nonprofit staff, a social entrepreneur, CSR staff of a for-profit company, or a municipal government employee

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4. Program Dates

October 9, 2018 – November 2, 2018 (tentative)

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5. Sample Program Schedule

Review the program schedule and learning objectives from the 2018 program here.

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6. Application and Program Schedule in 2018

The schedule is subject to change. All dates below are in 2018.

Online Application Form Open	June 1
Deadline to Submit Applications	9 PM on July 15, 2018 (EST)
Decision from First Selection (via Email)	By August 13
Interviews for Selected Applicants (in Tokyo)	September 8 and 9
Announcement of Spring 2018 JWLI-II Fellows (via Email)	September 10
Orientation in Tokyo	September 16 (New orientation date)
Mentor Kickoff Meetings	September 18 to September 20 (New date)
Program Housing Start Date in Boston	October 8
Program Start Date	October 9
Women’s Leadership Course at Babson	October 22 to October 26
Program End Date	November 2
Program Housing End Date	November 3
Reporting Event in Tokyo and Action Plan Resubmission	The week of November 12
Final Report Published	TBD

7. Important Information

Fellows will be provided with:

• Housing in the Boston area from October 8 to November 2, including housing on Babson College campus in Wellesley from October 22 to October 26
• Stipend to cover most meals and transportation during the program in Boston from October 9 to November 2

Fellows are responsible for:

• Transportation (and lodging, if necessary) for an interview and the orientation in Tokyo
• Round-trip international airfares to and from Boston
• A medical coverage abroad or a travel health insurance

How to Apply

1. Selection Criteria

Ideal candidates are women with the following minimum qualifications:

• Over 5 years of professional work experience
• Clear dream vision to make positive social change in Japan
• Strong desire to take a leadership role
• Action-oriented mind
• Strong interest in learning about leadership and management in the U.S. social sector
• Previous work or volunteer experience with social sector organizations
• Emotional maturity and ability to be a team player
• Based in Japan with Japanese citizenship or permanent residency
• Strong communication skills in English (abilities to actively engage in discussion and to writer a multi-page document are required)
• Willingness and commitment to being a role model for other women in Japan
• Commitment to working with other JWLI alumni / being part of JWLIA and empowering other women leaders

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2. Required Materials

Applicants must finish the below application form and submit the following documents in WORD or PDF formats:

• An essay in English (maximum 600 words typed, maximum two pages, and include name and submission date at the top right on all pages) addressing:

– Why are you applying to JWLI-II?

– What is your vision of social change in Japan?

– What are the social problem and needs you are addressing?

– What is your approach?

– What do you want to learn from JWLI?

– How will you contribute to JWLI as a Fellow?

• Resume in English (Maximum one pages, including a recent headshot)

– Resume should not exceed one page. Follow the format of the resume here

• Letter of recommendation in English (One page, preferably from a person at executive/ management level)

Important Reminders

• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Late applications will not be accepted. Application deadline is 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 15 (EST).
• Applicants must be available to attend the full program in Boston from Tuesday, October 9, 2018 to Friday, November 2, 2018.
• We cannot respond to questions regarding details and results of the selection decisions
• This page should provide all the information necessary to apply. However, inquiries are accepted on our Contact page.