By giving them access and opportunities to progress their careers, pursue their aspirations, and establish themselves as role models for women and girls in their communities, TechWomen strives to empower, connect, and assist the next generation of women leaders in STEM. By empowering women and girls to realize their full potential in the tech sector, TechWomen supports the United States’ global commitment to improving the rights and participation of women and girls around the world.
WORTH
Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States
Domestic airfare from San Francisco or Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Housing in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, California, Emeryville, California or Chicago, Illinois during the mentorship period
Meals and incidentals
Hotel stay in Washington, D.C.
Public transportation to the participant’s host company
Local transportation to group program events in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.
ELIGIBILITY
Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Please note that internships and other unpaid work experience does not count toward the two-year professional experience requirement.
Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four-year university degree or equivalent.
Be proficient in written and spoken English.
Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe at the time of application and while participating in the program.
Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.
DEADLINE: January 13, 2023
To apply and for more information, visit here
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