YES Alumni Albania

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

21/08/2025

📢 City/University Representative Applications Are Open!

Have you successfully completed the YES program and are ready to take on a leadership role in your city or university? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve as City/University Representatives (CRs/URs)! 🌍

As a CR/UR, you will take an active role in initiating and guiding alumni activities and community projects in your city or university, while also gaining hands-on experience in event planning, project coordination, and community engagement that will contribute to both your personal development and professional growth.

If you are ready to take initiative and make an impact in your city or university, we encourage you to apply by completing the form in our bio and sending your CV to yes.alumni.al@americancouncils.org by August 27. 🗓️

21/07/2025

29/06/2025

Last Chance! Just 1 Day Left to Enter the YES Alumni Photo & Video Contest! ⏰

This is your final reminder to share what makes your YES alumni experience unforgettable! Submit up to three photos, one per category, and showcase your leadership, friendships, and most meaningful moments. 📸

🏆 Two winners will be chosen in each category and awarded YES-branded prizes! 🎁

🗓️ Deadline: June 30 at 11:59 PM EST
📍 Submit here: https://tinyurl.com/YESPVC25

27/06/2025

Only 3 Days Left to Enter the YES Alumni Photo & Video Contest! 🎉

Submit your most powerful photos and videos that reflect your YES alumni experience. From unforgettable memories to acts of leadership and community, we want to see how you’ve grown through the program. You can submit up to three photos for a chance to win exclusive YES-branded prizes!

🗓️ Deadline: June 30 at 11:59 PM EST
📍 Submit here: https://tinyurl.com/YESPVC25

19/06/2025

The YES Alumni Photo & Video Contest is officially open! 🎉

This annual competition invites all YES alumni to share meaningful photos and videos that highlight their experiences as members of the YES alumni community. Submissions should reflect the goals and spirit of the YES alumni program and will be accepted in three distinct categories: Learning and Leading, Unforgettable Moments, and Friendship and Community. 📸

Alumni may submit up to three photos (one per category). Two winners will be selected in each category and each winner will receive YES-branded items such as backpacks, sweatshirts, and more! ✨

🗓️ Deadline: June 30 at 11:59 PM EST
📍 Submit here: https://tinyurl.com/YESPVC25

12/06/2025

The YES 2024–25 participants arrived in Albania after successfully completing the YES program, ready to begin their journey as alumni. 🇦🇱🇺🇸

25/01/2025

On January 24, Gledisa Perleka ‘11, Klejtia Mocka ‘23, Suelv Sulo ‘22, and Alumni Coordinator Sefeda Lazaj ‘20 spent a memorable day with 37 senior residents at the “Të Qëndrojmë së Bashku” community center in Tirana.

The alumni listened as the seniors shared their life stories and the lessons they had learned over the years. The seniors expressed admiration for the alumni and their accomplishments, showing particular interest in their experiences with the YES program, asking them questions about life in the United States and how it shaped the alumni’s perspectives.