The StartingBloc Social Innovation Fellowship is kickstarted by the Institute for Social Innovation. The Institute is a five day transformational experience, where fellows interact with one another and StartingBloc alumni mentors. At the Institute students and young professionals (aged 20-29) are provided with the training, education, and networks necessary to turn any career into a socially responsible one. We teach innovative ways to make for-profits more sustainable and accountable, and non-profits more business savvy. During the Institute, Fellows learn about corporate social responsibility, social entrepreneurship, cross sector partnerships and sustainability from leading academics, corporate innovators, social entrepreneurs, activists and government officials. The curriculum provides a fresh look at global issues and enables our Fellows to innovatively affect change at all levels.
Each year, the Institutes bring together 375 Fellows at three locations: Boston (125 Fellows), New York (125 Fellows) and London (125 Fellows). The Institute is a gateway into StartingBloc's Alumni Community. Apply Now
StartingBloc ensures that our alumni receive professional development opportunities following the Institute for Social Innovation. We do this by gathering the best resources available to provide innovative continuing education that act as the building blocs for our community.
To enhance StartingBloc alumni engagement, and in turn create more comprehensive programs and networks for Fellows, partners, and alumni, StartingBloc is creating an Alumni Global Advisory Board, Alumni Regional Programming Boards, and an Online Alumni Network.