Attend an Info Session!
Each year, we host up to four info sessions around the Twin Cities Metro Area. We’ve completed our information sessions for the 2020-2021 BCLI program year – keep an eye out for next year’s information sessions to be posted here!
- Watch a recorded webinar of a BCLI Information Session from the past.
- Refer to the slide decks from past info sessions.
The BCLI Commitment
- Fellowship runs from October through April
- Attend 3 hour meetings per month on zoom, launch event, and graduation (dates below)
- Work outside of sessions includes readings, online discussions, webinars, and commission meetings
- Total time commitment (including trainings and assignments) is approximately 80 hours
- Fellows receive a small stipend of $500 to honor this time and commitment*
Important Program Dates 2021-22
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Nomination Packets Due |
Fri, June 11, 2021, 11:59pm |
Dates in 2021
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Orientation |
Thurs, September 23, 5:00 – 8:00pm |
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Launch & Welcome Dinner |
Fri, October 8, 6:00pm-9:00pm |
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Sat Session 1: Racial Equity Lens Day 1 |
Sat, October 9, 9:00am – 12:00pm |
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Thu Session 1: Racial Equity Lens Day 2 |
Thurs, October 14, 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
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Sat Session 2: Econ. Development & Land Use Day 1 |
Sat, November 13, 9:00am – 12:00pm |
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Thu Session 2: Econ. Development & Land Use Day 2 |
Thurs, November 18, 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
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Thursday Night Issue Series #1 |
Thurs, December 2, 5:30 – 8:00pm |
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Sat Session 3: Workforce Development Day 1 |
Sat, December 11, 9:00am – 12:00pm |
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Thu Session 3: Workforce Development Day 2 |
Thurs, December 16, 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Dates in 2022
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Sat Session 4: Housing Equity Day 1 |
Sat, January 8, 9:00am – 5:00pm |
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Thu Session 4: Housing Equity Day 2 |
Thurs, January 20, 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
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Sat Session 5: Transit Equity Day 1 |
Sat, February 12, 9:00am – 5:00pm |
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Thu Session 5: Transit Equity Day 2 |
Thurs, February 17, 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
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Thursday Night Issue Series #2 |
Thurs, March 4, 5:30 – 8:00pm |
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Sat Session 6: Health Equity Day 1 |
Sat, March 12, 9:00am – 5:00pm |
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Thu Session 6: Health Equity Day 2 |
Thurs, March 17, 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
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Graduation |
Thurs, April 7, 6:00 – 7:00pm |
Click here to learn how you can join us at our Thursday Night Issue Series.
For more information, please contact Chai Lee at clee@nexuscp.org.
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*Stipends are pro-rated based on participation and attendance.