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.
May 22, 2022 Info Session
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*
2022 Timeline and Information Sessions
Information Sessions
We will be hosting two virtual information sessions in 2022. Please join us to learn more about the program itself, nomination, and selection process for our 2022-2023 BCLI cohort. You are welcome to contact BCLI staff with any questions you may have about the process, but are also encouraged to attend one of the information sessions before nominating a candidate or applying to be a fellow.
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Virtual Session – REGISTER HERE Thursday, May 19, 2022 12 PM – 1:00 PM
Will be a Zoom session, and recorded for future reference online
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Virtual Session – REGISTER HERE Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6 PM – 7:00 PM
Will be a Zoom session, and recorded for future reference online
Virtual Session – REGISTER HERE Thursday, June 16, 2022 6 PM – 7:00 PM
Will be a Zoom session, and recorded for future reference online
Can’t make it to an Information Session?
Please contact Chai Lee to get a video recording of the virtual session Please RSVP for the information sessions to Chai Lee at clee@nexuscp.org.
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Note on Trainings
At this time our office policies have not been confirmed yet if we will be in person or virtual again due to the pandemic. As such, we have two training schedules below. Stay in touch with BCLI staff to find out when a program schedule is confirmed.
Program Version 1 if all trainings are virtual
2022-2023 BCLI Sessions
Orientation Thursday, September 22nd, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Launch & Welcome Dinner Friday, October 7th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Sat Session 1: Racial Equity Lens Day 1 Saturday, October 8th, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thu Session 1: Racial Equity Lens Day 2 Thursday, October 13th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Sat Session 2: Econ. Development & Land Use Day 1 Saturday, November 12th, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thu Session 2: Econ. Development & Land Use Day 2 Thursday, November 17th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday Night Issue Series #1 Thursday, December 8th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Sat Session 3: Workforce Development Day 1 Saturday, December 10th, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thu Session 3: Workforce Development Day 2 Thursday, December 15th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Sat Session 4: Housing Equity Day 1 Saturday, January 14th, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thu Session 4: Housing Equity Day 2 Thursday, January 19th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Sat Session 5: Transit Equity Day 1 Saturday, February 11th, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thu Session 4: Transit Equity Day 2 Thursday, February 16th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday Night Issue Series #2 Thursday, March 2nd, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Sat Session 6: Health Equity Day 1 Saturday, March 11th, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thu Session 4: Health Equity Day 2 Thursday, March 16th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Graduation Thursday, April 6th, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Program Version 2 if all trainings are in-person
2022-2023 BCLI Sessions
Orientation Thursday, September 22nd, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Launch & Welcome Dinner Friday, October 7th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Sat Session 1: Racial Equity Lens Day Saturday, October 8th, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat Session 2: Econ. Development & Land Use Day Saturday, November 12th, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday Night Issue Series #1 Thursday, December 8th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Sat Session 3: Workforce Development Day Saturday, December 10th, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat Session 4: Housing Equity Day Saturday, January 14th, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat Session 5: Transit Equity Day Saturday, February 11th, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday Night Issue Series #2 Thursday, March 2nd, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Sat Session 6: Health Equity Day Saturday, March 11th, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Graduation Thursday, April 6th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
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.