YES Alumni Albania

29/03/2026

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!

📢 The window for YES Alumni Project and Professional Development grant programs is closing fast.

🚀 Don’t leave your project idea on the drawing board or put your growth on hold.

🗽 As we approach the 250th Anniversary of U.S. Independence, applications focusing on this historical milestone are especially welcomed this year.

✅ All applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026, 5 PM Eastern Time via https://bit.ly/3ZQfLy3

📚 Last minute resources available at https://bit.ly/40tlQAw

❓Contact us at yesalumni@americancouncils.org if you have any questions.

27/03/2026

Apply to be a mentor or mentee in the Alumni Mentoring Program 2026 (second cycle) by April 5!

The Alumni Mentoring Program is a virtual capacity-building, leadership, and professional development program that will strengthen the YES and FLEX alumni network and support the career development of junior alumni by matching junior alumni mentees with senior alumni mentors, engaging them in at least three virtual professional development trainings, and facilitating international networking among all program participants. Pairs will be required to meet at least once a week for five weeks - May 16 to June 20, 2026.

Both mentors and mentees will be offered suitable virtual professional development training sessions led by expert trainers. Mentors and mentees will be matched according to their professional fields, as well as other areas of interest and expertise, depending on participants’ needs and priorities.

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mentoring2026application

26/03/2026

Your career growth matters!

💼 This is your reminder that YES Alumni are eligible to apply for up to $250 in funding to cover the costs of professional development opportunities.

Alumni can apply to fund their participation in a workshop or a professional certification that move the needle for their future.

⏳ The clock is ticking! Apply before the April 1st deadline at 5 PM Eastern Time.

🔗 Apply now at https://bit.ly/3ZQfLy3

📖 Need help writing your proposal? Visit https://bit.ly/40tlQAw

🗣 Contact us at yesalumni@americancouncils.org if you have any questions.

26/03/2026

🎤 Want to improve your public speaking skills?

YES Alumni Albania invites you to an online workshop focused on building confidence, organizing your ideas, and communicating effectively with your audience.

💡 Learn practical tips you can apply in presentations, school, and everyday communication
🗣️ Understand how to structure a strong and clear speech
🎯 Improve the way you connect with your audience

🗓️ Saturday, March 28
⏰ 11:30 - 13:00 via Google Meet
🔗 Join us at: http://meet.google.com/uyh-jtcg-zpk

25/03/2026

🚀 Discover how AI can match students with the right opportunities.

YES Alumni Albania invites you to an online webinar presenting UniMatch, an AI-powered platform that supports students in identifying relevant study and career pathways based on their interests and goals.

💡 Learn how the idea was developed and why it matters
🤖 Explore how AI connects students with jobs and scholarships
🎯 Understand the platform’s key features and applications

🗓️ Today
⏰ 5 PM
🔗 Join us at: https://meet.google.com/bho-zctq-mpu

24/03/2026

🚀 YES Alumni, it’s time to turn your ideas into action!  
 
Applications are officially open for both YES Alumni Project and Professional Development Grants! 
 
👤 Apply for up to $250 for your individual projects. 

👥 Group grants of up to $3000 are available for larger initiatives. 
 
🗽 As we approach the 250th Anniversary of U.S. Independence, applications focusing on this historical milestone are especially welcomed this year. 
 
🗓️ Submit your application by April 1, 2026, 5 PM EST at https://bit.ly/3ZQfLy3 
 
📚 For grant writing tips and inspiration, visit the resource library at https://bit.ly/40tlQAw 
 
❓Contact us at yesalumni@americancouncils.org 
if you have any questions.

23/03/2026

⏳ Would you like to enhance your time management skills?

💡 Join the fourth A.I. Alumni Insights Webinar at 14:00 (Universal Coordinated Time) on March 26 for an exciting session about AI and Time Management. Let’s explore how to streamline and automatize our workflows with AI tools.

📲 Register and catch up on the previous sessions via the link in our bio.

💌 Contact us at virtual@americancouncils.org if you have any questions.

11/02/2026

⏳ The first A.I. Alumni Insights Webinar is just around the corner.

🤖 Join us at 17:00 (Tbilisi Time) on February 12 to explore the State of AI in 2026!

✅ Learn how current models can enhance your workflow
✅ Explore their practical limits

⭐ Register to receive the Zoom link: http://bit.ly/49Zk6TV

❓Contact us at virtual@americancouncils.org if you have any questions.

30/01/2026

🚀 Would you like to explore AI tools and leverage their power in your studies, career, and community projects?

✨ Join the A.I. Alumni Insights Webinar Series from February 12! This biweekly virtual experience is designed specifically to help alumni utilize AI to study smarter and work more efficiently.

🔹 Whether you are a beginner or already using these tools, you will gain real-world skills you can apply immediately.

🗓️ Learn more and register by February 5: http://bit.ly/49Zk6TV

❓Contact us at virtual@americancouncils.org if you have any questions.

14/09/2025

Eligible YES Alumni – don’t miss your chance to join us in Tirana, Albania for the AI for Future Innovators Workshop, happening November 7–9!

Explore cutting-edge AI tools, connect with fellow changemakers, and shape the future of innovation.

Deadline to apply: September 21
👉 Apply now: http://ais.americancouncils.org/ai4fi

01/09/2025

🌍 Calling YES Alumni Innovators!

Join us in Tirana, Albania, on November 7-9, 2025, for the AI for Future Innovators Workshop!

This 3-day program will introduce you to artificial intelligence and machine learning, explore how algorithms shape our digital world, and equip you with practical skills to build simple AI tools. Learn about ethical tech use, privacy, and responsible innovation, while connecting with fellow alumni from across regions.

▫️Who can apply?
YES alumni from eligible countries in Europe, South America, and Asia.

🗓️ Applications open September 1 and close September 21, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to lead the future of tech!

23/08/2025