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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Application for TechWomen Award, 2015.

TechWomen is a professional mentorship and exchange program developed in response to President Obama’s efforts to strengthen relations between the United States and the Middle East and Africa.

TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) mission is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange that assist in the development of peaceful relations. 
TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.

Requirement for 2015 TechWomen Award:

TechWomen participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below.
Applicants must

1. Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math)
2. Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four year university degree or equivalent
3. Be proficient in written and spoken English
4. Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen, or Zimbabwe at the time of application, and while participating in the program
5. Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa
6. Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa lottery in the past five years
7. Not hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident

Preference will be given to applicants who

  • Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work
  • experience, volunteer experience, community activities, and education
  • Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls
  • Have limited or no prior experience in the United States
  • Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities
  • Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity. 
TechWomen encourages people with diverse backgrounds and skills to apply, including individuals with disabilities.

Award  Details:
The TechWomen Award Program's covers the following costs;
  • Round-trip international airfare from participant home country to the United States
  • Domestic airfare from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
  • Housing in San Francisco or Mountain View, California during the mentorship
  • Meals and incidentals
  • Hotel stay in Washington, D.C.
  • Ground transportation to the participant’s host company
  • Local transportation to group program events in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C.
The application deadline is February 10, 2015.
Click here to apply

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Obama Plans to Defend Up to 5 Million illegal Immigrants in US from Deportation:

President Obama as soon as next week will announce executive action on immigration reform that would defer deportations for up to 5 million people living in the U.S. illegally.

Obama's plans aim at rebranding the immigration policies to lift the threat of deportation for as many as 5 million undocumented immigrants, whom are mostly parents of U.S. citizens or children brought to the country as minors.

Obama’s actions will also expand opportunities for immigrants who have high-tech skills, shift extra security resources to the nation’s southern border, revamp a controversial immigration enforcement program called Secure Communities, and provide clearer guidance to the agencies that enforce immigration laws about who should be a low priority for deportation, especially those with strong family ties and no serious criminal history.

The White House has refused to publicly comment on the scope of the president’s executive action, saying he would not announce his actions until he returns from a weeklong trip to Asia.

Immigration advocates, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of a public announcement, said final details of the plan remained in flux.
While, Some Republicans say Obama’s immigration efforts could thwart plans to pass a budget during the lame-duck session of Congress.




Monday, November 10, 2014

Hurry!! JOB Opportunities with IREX

The following are current job opportunities with IREX both local and international.
Click on any of these position that is applicable to your area to read more about the requirements and how to apply.

DOMESTIC OPPORTUNITIES
Position Title
Location
Closing Date
Washington, DC
11/14/2014
Washington, DC
11/30/2014
Washington, DC
11/21/2014
Washington, DC
11/14/2014
Washington, DC
11/21/2014
Washington, DC
11/27/2014
Washington, DC
11/30/2014
Washington, DC
11/20/2014
Washington, DC
11/27/2014
Washington, DC
11/17/2014
Washington, DC
11/21/2014

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Position Title
Location
Closing Date
Amman, Jordan
11/13/2014
Egypt
11/28/2014
Indonesia
11/15/2014
Indonesia
11/15/2014
Indonesia
11/15/2014
Indonesia
11/15/2014
Jordan
11/28/2014
Morocco
12/31/2014
Morocco
12/31/2014
Morocco
12/31/2014
Turkey
11/10/2014

RECURRING OPPORTUNITIES
Position Title
Location
Closing Date
Washington, DC
12/20/2014
Washington, DC
12/31/2014
Worldwide
6/1/2015
Worldwide
6/1/2015
Worldwide
12/31/2014
Worldwide
12/31/2014


Thursday, November 6, 2014

Obama defiant, vows immigration action this year:

WASHINGTON (AP)- President Barack Obama's determination to act alone to change the immigration system promptly drove a wedge Wednesday into the post-election commitment from the president and Republican leaders to find common ground under the new political alignment.

Obama defiantly stood by his pledge to act on his own to reduce deportations, grant work permits and improve border security by the end of the year despite resounding election victories by Republicans strongly opposed to his plans. The Senate's likely majority leader next year, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., declared that such a move would amount to "waving a red flag in front of a bull."                           Read more on: http://news.yahoo.com/obama-firm-vow-act-immigration-202842589--politics.html