The Center for Community and Economic Development is committed to providing opportunities for UCA students to enhance their college experience and prepare them for the workforce. The Community and Economic Development Fellowship is one of these opportunities.
Each semester, CCED reviews and interviews applicants to become CED Fellows. The mission of the CED Fellowship is to expose students to a variety of community or economic development careers and provide networking, coaching and mentoring to enhance student career preparedness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program was restructured from an in-person format to a virtual one to ensure safety.
During the program, fellows attend virtual site visits that showcase community and economic development organizations in Arkansas. The fellows also participate in activities such as mock interviews, resume and cover letter reviews and mentorship from CCED staff. Additionally, fellows also have the opportunity to attend Community Development Institute and become members of the Arkansas Community Development Society. Fellowship activities are customized to fit students’ interests and needs.
We are currently accepting applications for the Spring 2021 CED Fellowship. To apply or learn more, click here.