A new program at Martin University aims to help young Black men in Indianapolis build leadership skills and prepare for life after high school.Â
The yearlong program, called the NextGen Leaders Fellowship, will support 32 Black male juniors and seniors from Indianapolis high schools through in-person and virtual sessions and volunteer events. The fellowship is free for all participating students.
Participants will learn skills like public speaking, communication and team building while getting mentoring and assistance with college applications and career planning.
Martin is partnering with four of the Black fraternities from the Divine Nine — Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Phi Beta Sigma — to support students through college readiness and mentoring.
Learn more and apply
Interested students and families can learn about the program at two upcoming information sessions.
There will be an in-person information session from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26 at Martin University, 2186 N. Sherman Dr. The university will also hold a virtual information session 7-8 p.m. July 29.Â
The deadline to apply is Aug. 1, and the program will begin later that month on Aug. 23. Apply for the program for free by filling out the online form.
For more information, contact program director Devon Holifield at dholifield@martin.edu or by phone at 317-917-3388.
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