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.