2019 JWLI Spring & Fall Program Application

**2019年度も春と秋のプログラムを実施しますが、今回の応募（2019年1月31日締切）より両プログラムの参加者を同時に選考します**

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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.

Spring & Fall 2019 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”
• 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. Spring & Fall Program Dates

Spring: April 16, 2019 – May 10, 2019 (tentative)

Fall: October 7, 2019 – November 1, 2019 (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 2019

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**2019年度も春と秋のプログラムを実施しますが、今回の応募（2019年1月31日締切）より両プログラムの参加者を同時に選考します**

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The schedule is subject to change. All dates below are in 2019.

Online Application Form Open	December 15
Deadline to Submit Applications	9 PM on January 31, 2019 (EST)
Decision from First Selection (via Email)	By February 18
Interviews for Selected Applicants (in Tokyo)	March 28, 29 (面接予備日：3月30日。今回は、2019年春・秋プログラム両方の募集を同時にしています。場合によっては30日に面接が行われることもありますので、予めご了承ください。Notes: as we are holding only one application period for the 2019 programs, depending on the number of finalists, we will be conducting interviews on the 30th as well)
Announcement of Spring 2018 JWLI-II Fellows (via Email)	Spring: March 30 Fall: March 30
Orientation in Tokyo	Spring: March 31 Fall: Orientation date will be determined and notified as soon as possible
Mentor Kickoff Meetings	Spring: Week of April 1st Fall: TBD
Program Housing Start Date in Boston	Spring: April 14 Fall: October 5
Program Start Date	Spring: April 16 Fall: October 7
Women’s Leadership Course at Babson	Spring: April 29 – May 3 Fall: October 21-25
Program End Date	Spring: May 10 Fall: November 1
Program Housing End Date	Spring: May 12 Fall: November 3
Reporting Event in Tokyo and Action Plan Resubmission	Spring: June 2019 Fall: December 2019
Final Report Published	TBD

7. Important Information

Fellows will be provided with:

• Housing in the Boston area, including housing on Babson College campus in Wellesley during Women’s Leadership Program at Babson College
• Stipend to cover most meals and transportation during the program in Boston

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

**2019年度も春と秋のプログラムを実施しますが、今回の応募（2019年1月31日締切）より両プログラムの参加者を同時に選考します**

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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

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 the questions below. Applicants must address all the five questions below but are advised to spend most space answering Question 3. Question 3 is asking applicants’ ideas for Action Plans and that is what the selection committee is most interested in learning about.

– Why are you applying to JWLI-II?

– What is the social issue you want to tackle?

– How would you like to tackle the social issue above? Explain your plan and the change you want to bring as specific as possible.

– 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

**2019年度も春と秋のプログラムを実施しますが、今回の応募（2019年1月31日締切）より両プログラムの参加者を同時に選考します**

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• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Late applications will not be accepted. Application deadline is 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 31 (EST).
• Applicants must be available to attend the full program in Boston from Tuesday, April 16, 2019 to Friday, May 10, 2019 (Spring) or from Monday, October 7, 2019 to Friday, November 1, 2019 (Fall).
• 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.