YLAI / Young Leaders Of The Americas Initiative

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program empowers entrepreneurs to strengthen their capacity to launch and advance their entrepreneurial ideas and effectively contribute to social and economic development in their communities. In fall 2018, 250 YLAI Professional Fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean will expand their leadership and entrepreneurial experience through fellowships at businesses and organizations across the U.S. Through the YLAI Entrepreneurship Institute and the individualized Fellowships, YLAI Fellows will accelerate their commercial and social ventures’ success and develop specific action plans to carry out upon return to their home countries. YLAI Fellows will build networks, linkages and lasting partnerships to attract investments and support for their entrepreneurial ventures. For more information, we invite you to visit ylai.state.gov/fellowship