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The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for the Middle East and North Africa is a fully funded 6-week program (including a 4-week fellowship placement) in the U.S. for young professionals committed to empowering their communities through innovation and entrepreneurship, socially responsible businesses, and workforce development.
The Professional Fellows Program offers promising young professionals; the opportunity to gain training and practical experience working in organizations in the United States The program is supported by the Department of State, through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. There are thousands of alumni from these programs in positions of leadership around the world.

Deadline
November 30, 2017

Value
-Effective practices in business management (developing a business plan, financing and accounting, human resource management, marketing, strategic planning, and networking, etc.);
-Principles of social entrepreneurship and increase the ability to run effective community outreach and public relations campaigns;
Best practices from American colleagues in workforce development, gain exposure to models and innovative and practical ideas and tools in increase effectiveness of these programs;
-Increase the ability to think “outside of the box,” and spark creative, innovative approaches to problems, products, and marketplaces;
-Acquire new skills and strategies to engage effectively with policymakers and government officials;
-Form new or improved strategic partnerships.

Eligilility
-25-40 Years old
-A current citizen and resident of: Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, or Lebanon
-Speak fluent to English (enough to work full-time in a US fellowship)
Have at least two years‘ work experience in their field
-Currently employed
-Interest in hosting reciprocal program for Americans in your country
-Able to convene 25 or more colleagues for post-trip briefings, presentations, and project work
-Have demonstrated strong leadership skills and commitment to community
-Demonstrates initiative, teamwork, and openness
-Preference will be given to those who have not previously traveled on a U.S. government funded program.

Application
To apply and for more information  visit here

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