2024-12-11T17:05:06-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150000464/center-for-urban-pedagogy-accepting-applications-for-inaugural-change-in-design-fellowship Justine Testado 2017-03-30T20:18:00-04:00 >2021-10-12T01:42:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/22/22cud8hse2russra.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>As many recent surveys have noted, the design world has been slow to incorporate people from historically under-represented communities into its ranks, particularly in leadership positions. While a variety of causes lead to this, and greater efforts are required to address it, we are committed to using our resources to contribute to and catalyze that change in design.</p></em><br /><br /><p>At a time when inclusion is as crucial as ever in the architecture community and beyond, the non-profit <a href="http://welcometocup.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Urban Pedagogy</a> in Brooklyn is encouraging designers from historically under-represented communities in the design profession to apply to their inaugural Change in Design Fellowship, a&nbsp;yearlong career training and mentorship program.</p><p>The call for applications is open to anyone who identifies as a member of an under-represented community (including but not limited to people of color, people from low-income, immigrant, or LGBTQ communities, formerly incarcerated people, and others), with a strong interest in CUP's work.</p><p>The fellowship is probably the best fit for recent design graduates, but applicants aren't required to have a degree. However, applicants will need to submit a portfolio and any evidence that demonstrates their design abilities and proficiency in design software.&nbsp;The fellowship is also a full-time position that includes a monthly stipend and benefits.&nbsp;</p><p>The Fel...</p>