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New Memphis Embark Application

Embark is a 3-month engagement that empowers high performing twentysomethings (2-7 years into their careers) to grow as leaders and to build relationships as they prepare to make a difference in Memphis. Over seven evening sessions, Embark prepares young leaders to push forward in their careers while shaping the city for a better future.

I. Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Name you prefer in an informal setting

Employer

Title or Current Position

Tenure with organization

Are you a TFA Corps Members or TFA Alumni?

Home Phone Number

Work Phone

Cell Phone Number

Best phone number to reach you

Personal Email

Work Email

Best email at which to reach you

Primary Address

City

State

Zip Code

Date of Birth

Ethnicity

Gender

Do you consider yourself a native Memphian?

YesNo

What is your hometown?

How many years have you lived in Memphis?

Are you applying to Embark for the first time?

YesNo

How did you hear about Embark? If someone referred you to or nominated you for this program, please list their name.

II. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Please attach a current resume or curriculum vitae. Please limit to two pages.

III. Headshot

Please upload a picture of yourself that can be used in the program directory, if accepted.

IV. Essays

In the text boxes below please provide your responses to the following questions. We recommend typing & saving your responses in another program and cutting & pasting them into the space below.

1. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years? (min. 100 words)

2. What do you hope to gain from your participation in Embark? (min. 100 words)

V. References
Please identify two individuals who know you well (professionally or personally) and can speak to your caliber as an applicant.

Name of Recommender #1

Title

Organization

Name of Recommender #2

Title

Organization

VI. Administrative Fee
The true cost of the Embark experience is over $2,000 per participant. However, New Memphis receives generous support from corporations, foundations and individuals to significantly offset that cost, safeguarding a level playing field.

Embark participants pay an administrative fee of $450 for the entire three month experience to help ensure a top quality experience.

We do not want this fee to prevent qualified applicants from participating. As such, this fee can be paid over time, and a range of payment options are available. Unquestionably, the value of the experience far exceeds the fee.

VII. Commitment to 100% Participation
Full participation of each member of the cohort is crucial to the Embark experience. As such, attendance is not optional, but mandatory. Please carefully consider each of the schedules below and indicate which set of dates you would prefer. (Note: There may be slight variations in these dates, due to changes in facilitation.) Contact Calinda Dickerson (calinda@newmemphis.org) with any questions you have about sessions.

Please select your class preference

Fall Cohort #1: Meets Thursday from 6-9 pm with complimentary dinner at 5:30 pm: August 8, August 22, September 5, September 19, October 17, and October 31. Encore Class for both cohorts in November 14 and Graduation for both classes is Thursday, November 21 from 6-8 pm.Fall Cohort #2: Meets Tuesday from 6-9 pm with complimentary dinner at 5:30 pm: August 13, August 27, September 10, September 24, October 22, and November 5. Encore Class for both cohorts in November 14 and Graduation for both classes is Thursday, November 21 from 6-8 pm.No preference; either cohort will work