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INTEL ENCORE FELLOWS: A PATHWAY TO A NEW STAGE OF WORK AND CONTRIBUTION

Intel Encore Career Fellowships are aimed at active Intel US employees who are retiring and wish to transition to a new stage of work with local nonprofit organizations, where they help the organization build capacity, operate more efficiently, and, ultimately, have a broader impact on their communities.

The Encore Career Fellowships Program fits exceptionally well with Intel’s U.S. Retirement Services’ goal of making the important life transition beyond midlife work into a positive experience for its workers and the company. The program offers eligible retirees:

  • purposeful and flexible work beyond retirement (includes a stipend);
  • a positive connection to Intel and to their local community; and
  • a structured introduction to a network of new relationships and new opportunities

Encore Fellowships provide a way for Intel employees to expand their contributions to their communities. Intel has invested a great deal in its workforce and is happy to see that investment pay dividends as retirees work to help improve the quality of life in local communities. Intel retirees offer unique skills based on the depth and focus of their training and management over the course of their career.

Intel retirees bring a wealth of practical experience in communications, process improvement, information technology, planning, operations, administration, performance management, human resources, financial management and engineering – skills that can have a major impact on their nonprofit hosts.

Extending beyond Intel’s historical commitment to employee volunteerism, Encore Fellows further strengthen social-purpose organizations in a new and innovative way: by participating in community programs that leverage the talent of an Intel retiree in a sustained manner.

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HEAR FROM CURRENT INTEL ENCORE FELLOWS

"During the interview process I met with people and organizations that are remarkable. I found them to be intelligent, driven and above all, happy to serve others...I was wanted and welcomed among them. I met great individuals doing what I have labeled “a labor of love” and for the understanding they gave me, “that they are the happiest people I've met in a long time”.

Sonia Hodshire, 2012 Intel Encore Fellow in Albuquerque, New Mexico

TYPICAL ENCORE FELLOW ROLES:

Process improvement – make improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; improve quality management and quality processes

Planning- lead the organizations' strategic, sustainability or operational planning processes

IT support - assist NPOs in getting the most out of their IT environment

Leadership and management development - assess core management practices and create actionable plans

Performance management - design and implement an accountability system, including leadership, job structure, metrics and goals

Program support and implementation: implement a program or service or provide administrative, analytic or implementation support

Marketing and communications - help deliver coherent, compelling messaging

Human resources - strengthen HR policies, structures, systems, and practices

FEATURED OPEN FELLOWSHIPS

Second Harvest Food Bank - Operations:
San Jose, CA
Conduct a detailed mapping of the organization's internal processes, and identify opportunities to reduce process steps and systems transactions. The project will help Second Harvest provide more and better quality food to people in need.

Centro Cultural - Information Technology:
Portland, OR
Enable the IT function to help the agency respond to rapidly changing community needs and business conditions. The project will help Centro Cultural maintain and update its information systems, education programs, and cultural activities, as well as its communication with the community it serves.

To see a list of other openings in your area, click here.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

As an attractive transitional option for Intel’s current US employees who are retiring, Encore Fellowships fit well with the new Intel “phased retirement” program. The Intel pilot program is available to active US employees (General Full-time or General Part-time) in good standing who meet Intel's US retirement eligibility criteria and are not on an Improvement Required and/or Corrective Action Plan. Eligible employees must apply, be approved, log their retirement date, and match before separating from Intel in order to qualify.

Eligible Intel employees can apply year-round, but should inquire about the timeline and scheduling preferences of local programs. We will do our best to accommodate your application timing within the scheduling processes of the programs and ask for your support for the time needed to explore a quality match for the Fellow and the Work Host. Intel employee applicants are strongly encouraged to apply several months in advance of their planned retirement date.

The fellowship period itself begins after the Intel retiree has terminated and separated from the company, but the match must occur before separation. Actual start dates are based on agreements among the Fellow, nonprofit Work Hosts and local program director. The assignment typically lasts six to 12 months, half or full time, and involves a commitment to 1,000 hours of work. Fellows are paid a set annual stipend of $25,000 and receive 6 months of paid COBRA coverage.

Each program is managed by a local program operator in partnership with Civic Ventures. The program operator develops roles for the fellows and coordinates the application and matching process. Applicants are carefully matched by the Program Operator with host organizations to ensure a cultural fit, skills match, compatibility with work environment interest, position availability, and the ability to make an impact. Nonprofits are vetted for their readiness to apply the talents of the applicant. The matches are based on mutual agreement only and a match is not guaranteed. Intel is not involved in the matching process.

Fellows are embedded as part of the nonprofit staff. This practice allows them to deliver greater impact than the fellows could as volunteers, board members or short-term consultants. Throughout the year, the program operator brings local fellows and nonprofit executives together to share their experiences and offers other networking opportunities.

INTEL'S PARTNERSHIP WITH CIVIC VENTURES

Intel has partnered with Civic Ventures, the originator of Encore Fellows, to participate in an Encore Fellows pilot for U.S. pre-retirees as part of the new Intel Retirement Services program rolling out in 2011.

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MORE INFORMATION

Interested employees are encouraged to speak with the Intel program lead, Rick Henderson (encore.fellows.program@intel.com) or their local Community Affairs representative. To download an Intel Encore Fellows Program Brochure, click here.

Important Note: Eligible Intel employees must use the links on this page to the special Intel Encore Fellows online application form rather than the general application forms found on the websites listed below.

For more information about your local program and timelines, please contact your nearest organization. Applicants who are interested in Fellowships outside these locations are also invited to apply, but should allow more time for the matching process.

Hillsboro OR site:
Social Venture Partners Portland
www.svpportland.org/fellows
Paul Speer
paul@svpportland.org

Rio Rancho NM site:
Center for Non Profit Excellence, United Way of Central New Mexico
www.centerfornonprofitexcellence.org/fellows
Amy Duggan
Amy.Duggan@uwcnm.org

Chandler AZ site:
Maricopa County Encore Fellows
www.experiencemattersAZ.org
Linda Mason
lmason@experiencemattersaz.org

Folsom CA site:
American Leadership Forum - Mountain Valley Sacramento and Sierra Region Encore Fellows
www.alf-mvc.org
Karen Nelson
karen@alf-mvc.org

Santa Clara CA site:
Silicon Valley Encore Fellows
Program page on this site
Gina Cassinelli
gcassinelli@encorefellowships.net

Hudson MA site:
Civic Ventures Encore Fellows
Toni La Belle
tlabelle@encorefellowships.net

Dupont WA site:
Social Venture Partners Encore Fellows
Rona Pryor
rona@svpi.org

Intel applicants should return to this site to apply.
To apply to become an Intel Encore Fellow, click here.

CIVIC VENTURES ANNOUNCES MAJOR PILOT PROGRAM WITH INTEL

In a major expansion of the Encore Fellows program, Intel is offering its active U.S. employees who are eligible to retire the chance to apply for Encore Fellowships.

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INTEL ENCORE FELLOWS APPLICATION

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For tips on applying to be an Encore Fellow and creating a resume, click on the link below. For additional help with resume-writing, you can also go to the Intel My Learning tool on the Intel employee intranet, and type in “Resume Writing” to take a resume writing session.

Encore Fellow Application Tips and Resume Help

NONPROFIT PARTICIPANTS (PARTIAL)

Silicon Valley/Bay Area
Citizen Schools
Resource Area for Teaching
Second Harvest Food Bank
Youth Science Institute
Partners in School Innovation

Portland Metro
Children's Institute
Metropolitan Family Service
Friends of the Children
New Avenues for Youth Inc.
The Shadow Project

Maricopa County
Valley of the Sun United Way
Balsz Elementary School District
John C. Lincoln Health Network
Tempe Community Action AgencyMore >

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"This is really redefining retirement as I thought it might be. I have always thought of doing volunteer work when retired. It gives structure and meaning to my life."
-Ken Stephens, Intel employee, Hillsboro


"The Encore Fellows program makes retirement a truly great opportunity and something to look forward to."
-Larry Hara, Intel employee, Santa Clara


“…a wonderful opportunity to help me crystallize my long-term goals post Intel.”
- V. Fletcher, Intel employee, Folsom