The professional fellows program brings emerging leaders to the United States for intensive fellowship designed to broaden their professional expertise

We are looking for young professionals interested in coming to the US for a one month professional fellowship. The spring 2016 application will open at https://ais.americancouncils.org/pfp from September 15 – November 12, 2015 for citizens of the 8 EUR countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. The application will be open from October 1 – December 1 for citizens of the 10 ASEAN countries.

Eligibility

To participate in the Professional Fellows Program you must be:

-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.


-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.

Whi is a professional fellow?

Fellows come from a variety of professional backgrounds including:

-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 organization

-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.

How will the program bebefit me? Why should I apply?

Each finalist of the program will:

-Work in a full-time fellowship placement in a US worksite dealing with issues relating to his or her work at home. While there fellows will gain first-hand knowledge about US organizations and institutions and build networks and relationships with US counterparts.

-Participate in a fully-funded program with comprehensive on program support. Travel and living arrangements will be covered as well as emergency health insurance, and visa fees on program.

-Become part of prestigious networks -including YSEALI (for Southeast Asian participants only) and PFP. Alumni will gain access to tremendous resources and an international network of like-minded professionals spanning the globe.

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