If you always fancy yourself a leader making a change in your community, then The Young African Leaders Initiative is for you. YALI was launched by President Barack Obama as the U.S. government’s signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) is hosted by the University of South Africa at the Graduate School of Business Leadership in Midrand, South Africa.
The RLC SA aims to create critical thinkers who can solve complex, multidisciplinary problems; foster entrepreneurial and innovative thinking; and encourage cross-border communication and multicultural collaboration. The RLC SA develops the skills of young African leaders by providing core training in contemporary African issues, as well as specialized training in three key areas: Business and Entrepreneurship; Civic Leadership and Public Management.
Criteria:
– Age (18-35)
– Demonstrated commitment to positively impact their communities, countries, and the African continent
– Proven experience and track record in Public Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, or Civic Leadership
– Citizen of: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia or Zimbabwe.
– Ability to commit to a 20 weeks online training program.
– Access to a computer and internet access.
– English language proficiency
“All changes began with one person and it begins with you”.
– 2016 YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa program participant
Application for the online program is open until 8 February 2017 (23:59, South African Time Zone). To find information and to apply, visit the YALI RLC SA website: www.yalisouthernafrica.melimu.com
