By Admin. Updated 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Vincentians between 15-18 years old can apply for the 2024 U.S. Youth Ambassador Programme.
According the press release the programme of the U.S. Department of State is administered through the collaboration of World Learning and Georgetown University.
“In joint collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, hereby announces the commencement of the Youth Ambassador Programme for 2024,” the February 12 press release from the Agency for Public Information said.
According to the press release, persons who are interested in participating in the programme are asked to contact the Service Commissions Department at (784) 456-1690 for additional information and can apply online at https://webportalapp.com/sp/youth_barbados-easterncaribbean_2024 and https://webportalapp.com/sp/mentor_barbados-easterncaribbean_2024.
The deadline for applications is February 23, 2024, the press release stated.
About the programme:
The programme initiative aims to identify, empower, and nurture young leaders who will contribute to positive change in their communities and beyond, the press release stated.
The Youth Ambassadors Programme is designed to provide a platform for young individuals aged 15-18 years old and adult educators to develop leadership skills, foster global awareness, and engage in impactful community projects, according to the press release.
Through a comprehensive selection process, successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a 14-day programme that includes mentorship, training sessions, and hands-on experiences, the press release stated.
According to the press release the criteria for youth participants include:
• Be a citizen and resident of a participating country;
• Be between 15-18 years old at the start of the exchange;
• Have at least one semester left after August 2024;
• Demonstrate leadership potential and community involvement;
• Have limited U.S. and other international travel experience; and
• Have parental/legal guardian permission to participate in U.S. travel or online programming.
The criteria for adult educator applicants include:
• Be a citizen and resident of a participating country;
• Actively work with youth in a high school or community setting; and
• Be willing and able to meet periodically with selected students from their city or region during the 2024/2025 academic year to support and monitor their follow-on work.
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