Apply for the Professional Fellowship Exchange Program in the U.S.A in 2017! Deadline: 1 December 2016

Apply for the Professional Fellowship Exchange Program in the U.S.A in 2017!

Deadline: 1 December 2016

Applications are open from any region of Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia to apply for participation in a 42-day Professional Fellowship Exchange Program in the U.S.A in 2017 to encourage submissions by professionals who are actively involved in programs related to citizen participation and advocacy (NGO/civil society development), civic education organizations, citizen advocacy groups, community activists and/or community organizers who work with minority groups.

The overall goal of the program is to provide a professional development opportunity for mid-level emerging leaders; create a forum for American and foreign participants to collaborate and share ideas and strategies; and build a global network of professionals able to work effectively in an interconnected environment.

Objectives

• Develop enhanced leadership and professional skills and effect positive change in their workplaces and communities;
• Build mutual understanding, and create lasting and sustainable partnerships.
• EU fellows will learn U.S. practices in sustaining civic participation and advocacy with minority communities
• Explore diverse community organizing methods for citizens solving problems in their own communities
• Learn skills in community leadership development and gain hands-on experience at civil society organizations in the U.S.
• European participants will observe the role of their U.S. counterparts and gain in-depth knowledge and experience as well as adaptable approaches that they can implement after their return.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Fellowship Exchange Program applicants need to:

• be age 25 to 40;
• have good organisational and management skills
• be interested in long-term international cooperation
• have good communication and presentation skills
• be proficient in written and oral English
• be self-directed and able to work in effectively in cross-cultural setting
• demonstrating leadership abilities
• be available for the 42 days in U.S.A.
• be available for hosting U.S. mentors in their own countries for at least 3 days

How to Apply

Interested applicants must download the application form via given website.

Eligible Countries: Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia.

For more information, please visit Professional Fellowship Exchange Program.