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- Breadcrumb International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Current and emerging foreign leaders visit the U.S. to exchange best practices in their professional field. The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the United States’ premier professional exchange program. For over 80 years, it has provided firsthand knowledge about U.S. society, culture, and politics to current and emerging foreign leaders. By connecting international leaders to their American counterparts, participants cultivate lasting relationships reflecting their professional interests and supporting the foreign policy goals of the United States. American Councils is one of eight national program agencies administering IVLP.The three-week-long programs are carefully designed as an opportunity for participants to expand their professional network and knowledge base, as well as develop leadership skills through professional site visits, interactive workshops, speaking engagements, and cultural activities. Outside of Washington, DC, American Councils partners with local non-profit organizations and members of Global Ties U.S., to deliver diverse and enriching experiences for IVLP participants. Program themes have included agriculture, cybersecurity, international crime, climate change challenges, good governance, journalism, interfaith dialogue and conflict resolution, democracy and human rights, and female political and economic leaders.Each year nearly 5,000 IVLP participants come to the U.S. More than 200,000 international visitors have engaged with Americans through the IVLP, including more than 500 current or former chiefs of state or heads of government.There is no application for IVLP. Participants are nominated and selected annually by the staff at U.S. Embassies around the world.American Councils is one of eight national program agencies and is proud to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to administer IVLP. EmailIVLP@americancouncils.org IVLP | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (state.gov)
- Breadcrumb Uzbekistan Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity The Uzbekistan Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity seeks to provide youth in Uzbekistan with the necessary knowledge and skills they need to contribute successfully to the country’s economic and social development as competent employees or entrepreneurs. With over 60 percent of Uzbekistan’s population being under the age of 30, the youth of Uzbekistan have the potential to transform the country through their contributions to the labor market. To accomplish this, Uzbekistan’s youth require support to secure or create employment in the existing job market, and to develop the skills they need in the job market of the future economy. YES aims to improve the quality of school-based economics and entrepreneurship programs and after-school soft skills and work readiness programs. Through partnerships with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education and private sector stakeholders, YES creates opportunities for hands-on training, job shadowing, and mentorship opportunities. YES provides special attention to empowering women, girls, and youth with disabilities. Uzbekistan Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity Fact Sheet Funded by USAID, Uzbekistan Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity is implemented by American Councils for International Education as the lead organization, along with a consortium of partners including Startup Innovation, Sharoit Plus, and ERGO Analytics. Travis Gartner Chief of Party Youth Employment Skills Activity Emailtgartner@americancouncils.org
- Featured Content Announcements May 03, 2024 Foreign Affairs Day: From Exchange Students to Diplomats For 59 years, the United States Department of State, alongside its affiliated foreign affairs agencies, has dedicated the first Friday of May to commemorate
- Featured Content Announcements April 16, 2024 U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnership Program Hosts Networking Events in Almaty and Astana Since 2017, the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnership Program, implemented by American Councils for International Education and the U.S.
- Announcements Featured Content March 25, 2024 American Councils Announces the Promotion of 23 Staff Members American Councils is pleased to announce the promotion of 23 individuals across 14 departments at the Washington, DC headquarters.
- Featured Content Announcements March 25, 2024 Recent Open World Program Activity Brings Leaders from Around the World to the U.S. Funded by the U.S.
- Announcements Featured Content February 21, 2024 American Councils Celebrates its 50th Anniversary Throughout its distinguished five-decade journey, American Councils for International Education has remained steadfast in its commitme
- Featured Content Announcements January 29, 2024 U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnership Program Hosts Closing Ceremony in Almaty On January 18, American Councils for International Education in Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Featured Content Announcements January 22, 2024 American Councils Welcomes Dr. Brian Gibson as Vice President for Language Programs Washington, DC —American Councils for International Education is delighted to announce the appointme
- Announcements Featured Content January 02, 2024 American Councils Receives Grant to Administer YTILI Fellowship Program American Councils for International Education is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant by the United States governmen