2017 JWLI-II Program Application

2017年度JWLIプログラム募集要項 (日本語) >

JWLI’s Mission

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

2017 JWLI-II Program

After 10 years in operation, JWLI is updating its program design and launching JWLI-II this year. JWLI-II 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

JWLI-II provides:

• Personal growth opportunities to be an action-oriented leader
• Skills and knowledge from hands-on training with successful nonprofit organizations
• Learning from the Babson Women’s Leadership Program: From Opportunity to Action from Monday, October 23, 2017 to Friday, October 27, 2017
• 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

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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 nonprofit 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 implementation
• 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 10 – November 3, 2017 (tentative)

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5. Sample Program Schedule

Review the program schedule and learning objectives from the 2016 program here.

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6. Application and Program Schedule in 2017

The schedule is subject to change. All dates below are in 2017.

Online Application Form Open	March 1
Deadline to Submit Applications	9 PM on May 8 (EST)
First Selection (review of applications)	May 9 to late May
Decision from First Selection (via Email)	By late May
Interviews for Selected Applicants (in Tokyo)	June 17 and 18
Announcement of 2017 JWL-II Fellows (via Email)	Late June
Orientation in Tokyo	September 3
Program Housing Start Date in Boston	October 9
Program Start Date	October 10
Women’s Leadership Course at Babson	October 23 to October 27
Program End Date	November 3
Program Housing End Date	November 4
Program Symposium in Tokyo and Action Plan Resubmission	Early December

7. Important Information

Fellows will be provided with:

• Housing in the Boston area from October 9 to November 4, including housing on Babson College campus in Wellesley from October 23 to October 27
• Stipend to cover most meals and transportation during the program in Boston from October 10 to November 3

Fellows are responsible for:

• Transportation (and lodging, if necessary) for an interview and the two-day 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 a difference in Japanese society
• Strong desire to take a leadership role
• Action-oriented mind
• Strong interest in learning about leadership and management in American nonprofit organizations and the U.S. social sector
• Previous work or volunteer experience with nonprofit organizations or social enterprises
• Emotional maturity and ability to be a team player
• 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)

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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, up to two pages, include name and submission date at the top right on all pages, and include a title) addressing:

– Why are you applying to JWLI-II?

– What is your vision of social change in Japan, explaining in details the needs you identified and your approach (starting a new organization, developing a program within an existing organization, etc.)?

– What do you want to learn from JWLI-II?

– What was your past leadership experience (work or volunteer)

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

– 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 Monday, May 8, 2017 (EST).
• Applicants must be available to attend the full program in Boston from Tuesday, October 10, 2017 to Friday, November 3, 2017.
• We cannot respond to questions regarding details and results of the selection decisions
• This page should provide all the information necessary to apply. However, inquires are accepted at jwli@fishfamilyfoundation.org