SABIT Program "Regional Economic Development: SME"
SABIT is currently recruiting candidates for “Regional Economic Development: SME” program.
Please find below programs description and requirements to potential candidates.
Regional Economic Development: SME
This program is designed for professionals with responsibility for the economic development in their regions. SABIT invites representatives of professional associations, chambers of commerce; SME associations, representatives of local authorities responsible for the economic development in their regions.
SABIT provides trainees the opportunity to become familiar with a U.S. industry sector and its regulations, make contacts to establish valuable business relationships, learn about innovative technologies, equipment, and services, and understand market-based business concepts.
The three-week program will begin with a number of days of theoretical training which may include sessions on policy, legislation, business skills, business plan development, cross-cultural negotiations and management for global business. This will be complemented by site visits and meetings with a cross-section of U.S. companies in the regional economic field and supporting associations.
The program is opened for participants from Ukraine, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia and Central Asia.
Candidates must be in position of a significant decision making responsibility and have several years of industry experience. Knowledge of English language is not required to participate in this program.
The program dates are October 21 – November 9, 2017.The deadline for submitting applications is August 18, 2017.
Applicants for this SABIT program must be in positions of significant decision-making responsibility in their employing organizations and have several years of industry experience to be considered for participation.
SABIT covers expenses related to travel from Kyiv or Istanbul to Washington and back, accommodation, medical insurance and 400 USD stipendium for the whole period. Successful candidates should cover visa fee and meal expenses.
To apply for these programs, a participant should fill in application form, prepare letter of recommendation and send it to the following e-mail address: Nataliia.shknyeyeva@trade.gov before the program deadline. I’m ready to answer all questions and can be reached by phone + 38 063 298 82 67; +380 44 521 52 22 or by e-mail.
Application form is also available at the SABIT web-page: http://www.sabitprogram.org/index.php?option=calendar&Itemid=73
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