Intergenerational mentoring for digital wellness leaders

Our 2024 cohort is filled. Please fill out this form to get on our 2025 waitlist and we'll send you an application in the Fall 2024.

 

Get on the waitlist for cohort 3 here

 

When we carefully match young people with our activists and researchers, just imagine what can happen!

 

NextGen Connect is a youth-led, intergenerational program grounded in our mission to provide youth leaders with the resources they need to educate and advocate for tech accountability.

 

Are you a youth leader?

• Young adult between 18-24 years old

• Desire to create a healthier digital environment with a project focused on tech accountability, screen time education or advocacy

• Able to collaborate with a professional partner

• Able to dedicate 5+ hours a week to your project

 

Are you a professional working to improve the digital landscape?

Are you a professional with expertise in:

• Early childhood, Screen time Addiction, Advocacy, Legislation/Politics, Medicine/Pediatrics, Research, Mental Health and Education

• Desire to work with youth advocates and leaders to create a healthier digital environment

 

This program is made possible by generous funding from 

RT Youth Power Fund The Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund

 

FAQs

How do I learn more?

Please download the program overview here and get specifics on Mentoring and becoming a Youth Leader.

With specific questions, contact our Program Coordinator, Lisa Honold at nextgen@fairplayforkids.org.

 

 

What types of projects can I do?

To give you a sense of what's been done in the past, youth leaders have given educational presentations to parents on what they need to know about teens and social media, created journals for teens to reflect on how they can be intentional in their digital lives, led high schools in "Mindful Moment" activities, hosted phone-free in-person events with the goal of guiding people with fun, face-to-face.
 
This year, you have three project tracks to choose from. Here are some project ideas for each one:
 

 

Don't worry - you won't need to find your own partner! We'll match you up with a professional who is a subject matter expert. All you need to do is have a direction you'd like to take your project and let us know. We'll do the rest.

What is the time commitment?

The program runs for approximately 4 months. It requires 5+ hours/week of your time and youth leaders will be paid for their time.

How much does it cost?

It's free! 

AND youth leaders will earn a stipend of $3,000.

What will youth leaders get from the program?

  • • 1:1 access to an expert in the field of your choice
  • • $3,000 stipend upon completion of the program
  • • Project management skills and Group workshops
  • • Certification of completion from the program
  • • A spotlight with our advisory board members

What will professionals get from the program?

  • • First-hand understanding and Influence in the next generation's ideas on tech accountability, advocacy and screen time education
  • • A peer group of other professionals
  • • Exposure to thought leaders in the space

Who can I contact?

You can contact the program manager Lisa Honold with any questions or concerns at nextgen@fairplayforkids.org.

Want to support NextGen Connect? 

Your tax-deductible donation will ensure that we continue to elevate the voices of our youth members as we expand this program into year 2 and beyond.

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