| Community Connections Program |
The USAID-sponsored Community Connections Program provides opportunities for Turkmen professionals to go on short-term specialized training programs in the United States.
Currently recruiting for Evidence Based Medicine as a Basis for Successful Disease Management program.
Download application (*.doc)
The USAID funded Community Connections Program provides an important opportunity for Americans and people from across Eurasia to work together to address common professional challenges while expanding their social and cultural understanding. As business and professional communities of both countries rapidly become integrated, opportunities for positive relations between Americans and the people from Eurasia are increasingly important.
This program offers home stay-based, three- to- five week practical training opportunities in the United States for business and professional organization leaders from Turkmenistan.
Professional groups will consist of 10 professionals sharing a common professional background in their respective fields. These participants will attend seminars, lectures, round-tables, meet with their professional colleagues and visit US institutions specific to their field of interest. As these are more group-oriented study tours, interpreters will be provided during the program, and these participants are not required to know English.
In 2010, three groups will be selected for participation in U.S.-based trainings. Each group will consist of 10 professionals from the following professional areas:
• Youth Engagement (Summer of 2010);
• Introducing Advanced Livestock Technology (Summer of 2010);
• Evidence Based Medicine as a Basis for Successful Disease Management (Summer/Fall of 2010)
To take part in a competition you must fill out an application and return it by the deadline, as well as attend an interview (if selected).
Eligibility requirements:
• Be a Citizen of Turkmenistan;
• Reside in Turkmenistan at the time of application and during the selection process;
• Able to demonstrate professional aptitude and leadership potential in the chosen field;
• Eligible to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa;
• Committed to returning to Turkmenistan after completion of the program;
• Willing to live with a host family in the United States;
• Not to be accompanied by spouse and/or children.
Community Connections does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Competition is merit-based and open to anyone who meets eligibility requirements.
For more information about the program, please contact:
Ms. Natalya Akmuradova, Community Connections Program Manager
Tel: (993)12 33 10 16; 33 10 22
Fax: (993)12 33 10 21
E-mail: ccashgabat@inbox.ru
Ms. Olga Tyurina, Community Connections Logistics Assistant
E-mail: ccassist@rambler.ru
Or visit us at the American Councils’ Community Connections program office located at 48-A Gerogly Street, Ashgabat 744000. |
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