Colorado-Based Project Placements
From grassroots organizers to legacy publications, Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community is active and connected. Complete your Project Placement remotely with Colorado-based partners, then meet in the city for an immersive week of site visits, mentorship, and shared celebration.
At a Glance
Dates
June – early August 2026
Weekly Hours
8-10 hrs/week
Format
Remote Project Placement + weekly live Leadership Lab + 1-week On-Site Immersive
Location
Remote (your location) + Denver, CO (On-Site Immersive)
Program Overview
Over the course of the term, participants will complete remote Project Placements with LGBTQ+-serving organizations based in Colorado. Projects are scoped for real impact in advocacy, media, community building, and research. Each week, the cohort will meet for Leadership Labs, consisting of reflection, discussion, and professional development workshops. The Labs help students translate their work into skills, language, and portfolio pieces, while building relationships with local partners ahead of the on-site immersive.
What You’ll Do
Project Placement
Work on a scoped project with a Project Partner, guided by a Project Supervisor, with weekly check-ins and clear deliverables.
Leadership Labs
Join weekly cohort workshops for reflection, skills, and mentorship. Turn experience into language and transferable skills.
On-Site Immersive
Come together in Denver for an in-person intensive with site visits, workshops, and a showcase of project outcomes.
