CareerForward Opened Applications for Second Fellowship
The program has launched its second cohort, including a new track aimed at addressing teacher shortages in Jewish day schools.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Internships
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CareerForward has opened applications for its second fellowship cohort, which serves 25 college juniors. This year, the initiative has introduced a Formal Educator Track designed to help address the ongoing shortage of teachers at Jewish day schools.
Why it matters
The fellowship aims to cultivate talent within the Jewish nonprofit sector, where only 20% of the current workforce is under the age of 30. By connecting students with professional mentorship, the program seeks to bolster recruitment efforts in a field where 87% of employees report feeling proud of their work.
The fellowship will accommodate 25 students, with 10 to 15 fellows participating in the new Formal Educator Track. Participants will attend six virtual seminars over the course of the fellowship period.
The players
CareerForward
This is a professional development program operated by the Orthodox Union Leadership Pipeline Initiative.
Orthodox Union Leadership Pipeline Initiative
This organization oversees CareerForward and focuses on developing talent within the Jewish nonprofit sector.
The details
Fellows are connected through the JLIC campus network and receive career coaching or personalized placement support. Those in the new educator track will gain practical experience by working weekly at a Jewish day school throughout the spring semester.
Timeline
Fellows in the educator track work at day schools during the spring semester.
Applications for the second fellowship cohort close on Oct. 25, 2026.
Market Landscape
The program addresses the generational gap in the Jewish nonprofit sector, where only 20% of the workforce is under 30. By fostering early professional engagement, the fellowship positions itself to capture young talent before they pursue opportunities in other industries.
Eligible college juniors can now apply for placement support and structured career coaching through the program's online portal. Interested students should ensure their applications are submitted before the October deadline to be considered for the spring and fall fellowship terms.
The takeaway
Early career exposure in nonprofit settings can significantly improve long-term retention rates for specialized roles like educators. Prospective fellows should emphasize their interest in community leadership when preparing their application materials.
Further reading
Learn more about professional development opportunities in the United States Internships section.
More information
Submit your application or review program requirements at the CareerForward fellowship application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Jewish News Syndicate.
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