A nova Administração norte-americana, através do Departamento de Estado, relançou agora um programa destinado a jovens quadros de Portugal e de diversos outros países.
É um programa que tem como alvo a faixa etária situada entre os 24 e 35 anos de idade, mas que permite a inscrição de jovens que ainda não tenham atingido o limite mínimo. Para que fiquem registados e tenham acesso a informação.
Esta iniciativa, que é abrangente, foi conceptualizada e desenhada com vectores de Segurança e Defesa que têm por base uma estratégia de formação a médio e longo prazo.
Deixamos aqui o texto integral da mensagem enviada pela Embaixada dos Estados Unidos em Lisboa ao autor desta publicação:
«Dear Eduardo Mascarenhas,The State Department is offering 100 emerging entrepreneurs and innovative community leaders from across Europe the opportunity to expand their leadership and entrepreneurial experience through fellowships at U.S. businesses and civil society organizations.This program, the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI), will build networks and lasting partnerships in the U.S. that can serve to attract investment and support for entrepreneurial ventures.While the general application deadline has passed the organizers are hoping to increase participation from a few select countries including Portugal and have extended the application deadline for applicants from these countries. If you or someone you know is interested and qualified please send your name and email address to: opalisbon@state.gov by Monday at 8:00am. You will then receive a link from the German Marshal Fund, which is administering the program here in Europe, with a link to the application.Program Requirements:• Are between the ages of 24 and 35 on January 9, 2017.• Are a citizen of one of the participating countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.• Currently resides in one of the participating countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.• Are eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 visa.• Have at least two (2) years of entrepreneurial/leadership experience with a startup business or social venture.• Are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.• Are not a U.S. government employee.• Are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.You can find more information on the YTILI Fellowship eligibility criteria at https://share.america.gov/ytili/Even if you are not selected, you will have the opportunity to join the YTILI Network which will offer ongoing professional and networking opportunities in the US and Europe to anyone interested in being connected.Regards,LORI FLOYD-BRUCEAlumni Events CoordinatorU.S. Embasssy LisbonFloydBruceLN@state.gov+351 21 770 2432Official
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Sublinhando:«Even if you are not selected, you will have the opportunity to join the YTILI Network which will offer ongoing professional and networking opportunities in the US and Europe to anyone interested in being connected.»
