APPLY NOW: The Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship

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The Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) is now accepting applications for its second cohort of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship. This training program is for current mid-level management Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders who are seeking professional development in this rapidly growing field.

The program aims to further equip participants in leading community-driven gun violence prevention initiatives, building collaborative networks, fostering positive change, and contributing to a safer and more resilient Chicago. MPA graduates and alumni, as well as community leaders working in gun violence prevention, are encouraged to apply.

The applicant requirements are as follows:

  • 5+ years experience in violence prevention
  • Prior supervisory experience
  • Employed within CP4P partner organizations (and emerging partners)
  • Leadership Values and Philosophy
  • Industry Knowledge
  • References and Recommendations

The application window is open from Wednesday, October 1, 2025 through Friday, December 19, 2025. For any questions, please email Dr. Vanessa Perry DeReef at dereefv@metrofamily.org.

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MPA Management & Supervision Fellowship FAQs

1. What is the purpose of the MPA Management & Supervision Fellowship?

  • The MPA Management & Supervision Fellowship aims to empower and equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to reduce violence within their communities.
  • It is designed for those individuals who have been recently promoted to a supervisory role and want to improve their leadership capacity.

2. Who can apply for the MPA Management & Supervision Fellowship?

  • New supervisors
  • Emerging leaders
  • Mid-Level Managers
  • MPA Alumni

3. Where will the MPA Management & Supervision Fellowship be held?

  • The fellowship will be held at the Metropolitan Peace Academy location at 2100 S Morgan St, Second Floor.

4. How often will the fellowship meet?

  • The fellowship meets two times a month on Friday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (January-April).

5. How long is the fellowship?

  • The fellowship begins January 14, 2026 and ends April 26, 2026.

6. Is there a virtual option?

  • No, individual and group coaching will take place online but the classroom sessions will be in person at the MPA.

7. Are you required to take an exam during the fellowship?

  • You are not required to take an exam, but you will have to complete a capstone project. Capstone presentations are May 13, 2026.

8. Is there an interview process?

  • Yes, if your application is complete, you will be contacted via email with your interview date and time.

9. How many people will be a part of the Fellowship?

  • We will select 20 people.

10. When is the application due?

  • The application window is open from Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 12 a.m. CST through Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

11. How much will it cost?

  • The fellowship will cost $7,500 per person. The cost can be split into two payments of $3,250 each.
  • The payments are due on or before January 5, 2026.

12. What does the Management & Supervision Fellowship include?

  • 2 retreats (in January and April)
  • 12- three-hour classroom sessions with guest speakers from the field
  • 4-Individual online coaching sessions
  • 4-Group online coaching sessions
  • Myers Briggs Inventory (MBIT) debrief
  • Networking opportunities
  • Culminating capstone project
  • Materials/Supplies
  • Snacks for classroom sessions

13. Will breakfast and lunch be served at the in-person classroom sessions?

  • No, full breakfast and lunch will not be served, however, we will have snacks and light refreshments.
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