2024
Economics
Teaching Fellowship
Urban Institute in Partnership with Yale Women in Economics
Application
We are a non-profit organization that seeks to financially empower young women of color by helping them make better financial decisions starting with college. We help them to apply for college scholarships, teach financial literacy, and professional development skills.
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Thank you for your interest in our 2024 Economics Teaching Fellowship: Seeds of Fortune Inc. Scholars in partnership with Yale Women in Economics & Urban Institute.
Yale's Women in Economics (WiE) organization is collaborating
with Seeds of Fortune Inc.!
Part-time Economics Teaching Fellow plays a critical role in advising and working with our Seed Scholars to complete their capstone projects to present to the Yale University community and beyond.
Part-time Economics Teaching Fellow starting in April 2024 is committed to working virtually with student participants. Mentors will work with thirty (30) students to complete their group projects.
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Economics Teaching Fellow will help students evaluate group capstone project ideas
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Explain economic or worldview Concepts
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Presentation Creation and Format
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Learn how to work and communicate in groups
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Review Capstone Group Project Topics - HERE
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As an Economics Teaching Fellow - you will be provided a dual internship position with the Urban Institute as a full time 40 hour summer intern paid $17 an hour from June 10 - August 9, 2024.
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Applicants must be Yale University students to apply.
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We welcome Yale students from all majors and backgrounds to apply with the application below:​
REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be a Yale Undergraduate or Grad student rising Junior or Senior
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Must be familiar with economics and worldview concepts
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Must be available between April 3, 2023 - Friday, August 9, 2024
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Must be able to dedicate 5 hours in the spring per week to your mentees and available to work 40 hour a week paid internship with the Urban Institute.
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Must attend final presentation day (Hybrid) August 1, 2024.
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Must be comfortable working In a virtual/remote environment
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Must have your own computer/laptop with zoom/google meet capabilities
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Must be familiar with creating presentations via Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Slides, etc.
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Must be comfortable talking with and leading groups of students
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ALL majors are welcome to apply!