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Professional Fellows Program, American Councils,USA

Overview

The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is a two-way, global exchange program designed to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership and professional skills, as well as build lasting, sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders from foreign countries and USA.

Duration: PFP participants are placed in intensive 5-6 week fellowships in non-profit organizations, private sector businesses, and government offices across the USA for an individually tailored professional development experience.

Qualification / Eligibility

1. Candidates should be 25-35 years old;
2. A citizen and current resident of either: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Georgia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Moldova, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, and Vietnam;
3. Speak fluent English to work full-time in a US worksite;
4. Interested in participating in a reciprocal program for Americans coming to your country;
5. Have at least two (02) years relevant work experience and be currently employed;
6. Have demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills;
7. Be a professional fit for the PFP theme that your country participates in
   • Governance and Society – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine
   • Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Belarus, Russia
   • Economic Empowerment – Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

Fellowship Benefits

1. Work in a full-time fellowship placement in a US worksite dealing with issues relating to his or her work at home.
2. Fellows will gain first-hand knowledge about US organizations and institutions and build networks and relationships with US counterparts.
3. 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.
4. Become part of prestigious networks -including YSEALI (for Southeast Asian participants only) and PFP. Alumni will gain access to tremendous resources.

Application Procedure

In order to apply, please register and apply online.

Deadline: 1 November 2019