Professional Fellows Program for young leaders in USA

Time: 9 October – 17 November 2018.

Requirements:

  • 25-35 years old;

  • A citizen and current resident of either: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Georgia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Moldova, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
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Speak fluent English to work full-time in a US worksite;
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Interested in participating in a reciprocal program for Americans coming to your country.
  • Have at least two years relevant work experience and be currently employed;
  • Have demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills.
  • Be a professional fit for the PFP theme that your country participates in
    • Legislative - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine
    • Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Belarus, Russia
    • Economic Empowerment - Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Fellows come from a variety of professional backgrounds:

  • Government offices – including local government, regional development agencies, national policy offices, and offices working to increase the presence of underrepresented citizens in the economy
  • The business world – Members who are active in developing corporate social responsibility or efforts to mentor under represented populations in business and other similar themes could be eligible.
  • Social innovation and social entrepreneurship organizations
  • NGOs – including those increasing the role marginalized populations in the economy and workforce, building financial literacy and supporting other important efforts around economic empowerment
  • Universities - incubators, accelerators, university-based centers or programs focusing on business development, financial literacy, tourism or economic development

To participate, please APPLY.

 

Countries
United States
Languages of communication
English
From
09.10.2018
To
17.11.2018
Official name of the organization
The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) and YSEALI PFP
Directions of activities
Business, Economy, Entrepreneurship
Project type
Scholarships
Select organization’s type ion the list
Other
City
Washington, DC 20036
Street
1828 L Street N.W.
Building No.
Suite 1200
E-mail
Phone
202-833-7522
Other
Fax: 202-833-7523
Organization registration date
20.02.2018
Validity filing of requests
30.03.2018
Site
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The application for the fall 2018 YSEALI PFP program will be open from February 1 - March 30, 2018 at https://ais.americancouncils.org/pfp for the following countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. The results will be announced in mid-May. The program will take place in the US from October 9 - November 17, 2018. Learn more on the specific page for your country! // The application for the Economic Empowerment Cohort of YSEALI PFP will be open from February 19 - March 30, 2018 at https://ais.americancouncils.org/pfp for the following countries Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Results for the semi-finalist round will be announced by email in mid-May. The fall 2018 Fellows will be in the US from October 9 - November 17, 2018. // To APPLY: https://ais.americancouncils.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/AIR.woa/wa/login?brand=pfp