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Dear Jos Ricardo Felipe,
Thank you for starting your application for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program. The application closes TONIGHT - don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime!
You're almost there! Visit ylai.state.gov/faq or our FB Live Chats for advice on how to craft a strong application.
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Want to know how YLAI can change your life? Watch our Alumni share their stories about how YLAI continues to impact their entrepreneurial careers. Apply now for your chance to join our growing network of YLAI Fellows!
Good luck! We look forward to reviewing your application!
Best,
The YLAI Team
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Dear Friend,
Did you know that we have content on the YLAI website to help you with your personal and professional development? Today, I'd like to highlight two resources that may be helpful to you in your career: How to Prepare for a Successful Interview, and the "Startup Smart" entrepreneurship handbook.
Prepare for a Successful Interview
Interviewing for a job can be stressful. You want to make a good impression, but there is a lot at stake and you can’t always anticipate what will happen. Will you be asked a question you don’t know how to answer? Will you appear nervous? Check out 5 Tips To Help You Prepare For A Successful Interview (en español) for the full article.
Are you ready to take the next step in starting your own business? Being a successful entrepreneur takes knowledge, skills, business planning resources and mentoring relationships. It also takes time, planning, patience and flexibility. The "Startup Smart" handbook provides these tools and guidance for adventurous individuals who are "ready to ride the rocket ship” of being an entrepreneur.
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Dear Friend,
Happy Friday! Here is the latest article from the YLAI Network personal and professional development blog series: "Professional Networking 101" (en español: "Conceptos básicos sobre redes de contactos profesionales").
"To be the best at what you do, you need to surround yourself with people who inspire you, who motivate you, and who challenge you. People who ask you difficult questions and provide honest feedback. Networking is the practice of intentionally seeking out these people…it’s just as tangible and necessary as your technical skills." - Sadhana Hall of Dartmouth College
We received such a positive response to "Startup Smart" A Handbook for Entrepreneurs that we wanted to share it with you again.
Here are some of the comments from YLAI Network members:
"Julio C.: OMG! what a terrific publication!! it MUST be in every entrepreneur's library... Downloading!"
"Sergio G.: This is a very structured book. I am reading this book when time permits, so far this book has helped me to clarify many ideas and put them in practice as a social entrepreneur. I certainly recommend this book."
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Dear Friend,
Back in March, we asked YLAI Network members to commit to taking action to empower women as leaders in their communities--and you definitely delivered! Check out these awesome examples on Facebook of how members like you are making a difference.
Claudia from Colombia worked with an indigenous women's organization that makes and sells handicrafts.
Brendya from the Bahamas hosted an all-girls workshop teaching life skills to prepare them for life after high school.
Elvy from Guatemala helps out at home so his cousin has time to focus on her university studies.
Dasia from Trinidad and Tobago used her design skills to help a friend build a website for a women's magazine.
Do you have a story to share about how you’ve supported women in your community? Tell us here.
New this week from the YLAI Network team: take your networking to the next level! Here are four tips to build the strongest possible network for your career.
Don’t forget, you can always visit ylai.state.gov/tools-resources to get the latest YLAI Network content to help you on your professional development journey.
Thanks for being part of the YLAI Network!
Melanie
The YLAI Network team
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Dear Friend,
We wanted to take a minute to say thank you for being part of the YLAI Network. Just over a year ago, this community took shape and has now grown to more than 27,000 members across Latin America and the Caribbean.
And you know what? You inspire us more every day. YLAI Network members are doing amazing things, whether it’s empowering women, growing your organizations, or developing your individual skills. We wanted to recognize that you are the reason this community is special, whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or have joined recently.
Wondering how to make the most of being part of the YLAI Network? We’ll give you three ideas:
- Build your skills with new resources every week. We hear from so many of our members about how an article or online course has helped them with a problem, or how they’ve been inspired by stories from other members.
- Connect and learn from one another online and in person. Make sure your profile is updated so we can share events and opportunities near you, and stay tuned for more ways you can connect to other Network members online.
- Connect with your committed YLAI Network team! We are here for you and want to hear from you! We’d like to use this opportunity to welcome to our newest team member, Cameo, and show you just how excited the rest of us are to connect with you in the coming months.
Your YLAI Network team: Alex, Melanie, Antoinette, Cameo, and Melissa
One of the reasons we’re dedicated to making the YLAI Network an even greater community is the chance to celebrate your achievements. We look forward to staying in touch!
Best,
The YLAI Network team
P.S. Did you enjoy the piece on taking charge by networking? This article is now available en español.
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