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American Youth Leadership Training Program

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undefined American Youth Leadership Training Program?

The American Youth Leadership Program is a leadership training exchange program for U.S. high school students and adult mentors. Participants travel abroad to gain firsthand knowledge of foreign cultures and to examine globally significant issues, such as the environment and climate change, food security and nutrition, the role of the media, and science and technology. Programs involve homestays with local families, language lessons, leadership training, and community service opportunities. Participants implement a follow-on project in their communities once they return home.

The American Youth Leadership Program is a leadership training exchange program for U.S. high school students and adult mentors. Participants travel abroad to gain firsthand knowledge of foreign cultures and to examine globally significant issues, such as the environment and climate change, food security and nutrition, the role of the media, and science and technology. Programs involve homestays with local families, language lessons, leadership training, and community service opportunities. Participants implement a follow-on project in their communities once they return home.

undefined American Youth Leadership Training Program?

Eligibility:

  • All youth participants must be between the ages of 15 and 17.
  • Adults participants may be teachers, trainers, school administrators, and/or community leaders who work with youth.

Eligibility for this program vary by country. Use the program locator found at the bottom of the Youth Leadership Program Page to find country-specific eligibility details.

undefined American Youth Leadership Training Program?

Applications for this program vary by country. Use the program locator found at the bottom of the Youth Leadership Program Page to find country-specific application details.

Youth Leadership Program

For more information about this program and all other education programs offered by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Exchange Programs website.

CultureContact@state.gov

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