The public is Cordially Invited to Attend:  The Commencement of the Encore!Hartford Fellows Class of 2010

Program:
Pre-Commencement Panel Discussion
Why Hire a Transitioning Corporate Professional
Nonprofit Directors who invested in Encore fellowships will share their insights
5:30 – 6:00 pm

Reception:
6:00 – 6:30 pm
Commencement Ceremony
6:30 – 7:00 pm

Please respond by June 11, 2010 to reale01@aol.com (use "Encore RSVP" in the subject line)

Free parking is available in the Sheldon Street Lot behind the Library

Encore!Hartford is a workforce development program targeted to seasoned Connecticut corporate and public-service professionals seeking to transition their expertise to professional and managerial employment in the nonprofit sector.

Twenty-three Encore Fellows were chosen through a competitive selection process based on their skill sets and potential for success in the nonprofit sector.

Deep Immersion in the Nonprofit Sector: All components of Encore!Hartford, from education to encore fellowship, are conducted in a diverse selection of Greater Hartford nonprofits. This format allows the Encore Fellow to have the highest degree possible of exposure to the variety of work environments of the nonprofit sector. Encore!Hartford has three core components:

Education: 44 hours of professional and managerial skill-set transition education in nonprofit leadership, program management, finance, governance, funding strategies, human resources, program outcome measurement and job search strategies.

Job Shadowing: Two job-shadowing days with nonprofit professionals in jobs relevant to the aspirations of the Encore Fellow are required.

Encore Fellowship: The cornerstone of Encore!Hartford is the two-month Encore Fellowship at a Greater Hartford nonprofit. Encore Fellows will be assigned to a high-level project with a nonprofit within their field and position interest. Fellowships will provide participants with experience in the field and develop the networks and skill sets essential to be successful in their encore careers.