FLEX Alumni Program

⏰ Only 3 Days Left to Apply!

Don’t miss your chance to join the Virtual Workshop for Youth Leaders in English Teaching (WYLET) for YES & FLEX Alumni!

📚 May 25 – June 5 | Online
WYLET will prepare you to lead dynamic English conversation clubs, improve your teaching and facilitation skills, explore AI tools for lesson planning, and share American culture.

✨ Why apply?
• Hands-on training in lesson planning & classroom management
• Student-centered, engaging activity design
• Grow confidence in public speaking & facilitation
• Connect with inspiring YES & FLEX alumni worldwide
• Build leadership and teamwork skills

🕒 Deadline: April 26, 23:59 ET
🔗 Apply now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/virtualwyletyesflex

🚨 Don’t wait — apply now!

Join the sixth and final AI Alumni Insights Webinar at 13:00 (Coordinated Universal Time) on April 23 for a dynamic session on project management and AI in action.

💡During the session, participants will explore practical approaches to using Notion for project management and hear insights on implementing AI-focused educational projects from experienced senior alumni.

👋 In addition, there will be an opportunity to interact, exchange ideas, and hold discussions with fellow alumni in breakout rooms!

📲 Register and catch up on previous sessions: https://www.virtual.americancouncils.org/ai-course

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]

Interested in teaching, leadership, and English education? This opportunity is for you!

Apply by April 26 to participate in the Virtual Workshop for Youth Leaders in English Teaching (WYLET) for FLEX and YES Alumni — a dynamic online program designed to help you lead engaging and impactful English classes and conversation clubs.

This virtual workshop, taking place from May 25 to June 5, will bring together 30 FLEX and YES alumni for an intensive, hands‑on learning experience focused on best practices in English language instruction.

What to expect:
🌟 Training in lesson planning and online classroom management
🌟 Strategies for organizing and leading effective English conversation clubs
🌟 Guidance on teaching grammar, targeted language points, and presentation skills
🌟 Practical applications of AI tools for lesson planning and classroom support

Participants will attend three 1.5‑hour virtual sessions per week, along with independent work and mentorship support from experienced WYLET alumni.

📌 Put your skills into action:
As a required follow‑on activity, participants will co‑lead a one‑hour English conversation class for FLEX finalists preparing for the 2026–2027 program year — gaining real teaching experience while supporting future exchange students.

Interested? 👉 Apply by April 26, 23:59 ET

🔗 Link to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/virtualwyletyesflex

How to lead responsibly in the age of AI?

Join the fifth A.I. Alumni Insights Webinar at 13:00 (Coordinated Universal Time) on Thursday, April 9 for a powerful session on AI Ethics in Technology and Business.

🤖 As AI evolves, the critical question shifts from what it can achieve to how it should be used, whom it is designed to serve, and how it can be developed responsibly.

💡 In this session, the facilitator will explore how to navigate the ethical challenges of AI, offering practical insights into responsible decision-making, leadership, and building systems that serve people. Participants will learn how to approach real-world trade-offs, develop ethical frameworks, and lead with intention in an AI-shaped future.

📲 Register and catch up on previous sessions: https://www.virtual.americancouncils.org/ai-course

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]

⏰ LAST CALL TO APPLY FOR FLEX ALUMNI GRANTS 2026!

Tomorrow is the final deadline to apply for the FLEX Alumni Project and Professional Development Grants. Submit your application on time!

🗓️ Deadline: April 1, 2026, at 5 PM EST!
🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/3ZQfLy3
📚 Access project toolkits & inspiration at https://bit.ly/40tlQAw

📩 Have questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Don't miss the opportunity to apply for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), which awards funding for teams of U.S. government-sponsored exchange alumni to carry out projects that support U.S. policy objectives.

Find out more about this year’s competition, including deadlines and where to apply, by connecting with your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Each U.S. Embassy and Consulate manages their own AEIF competition in line with strategic priorities and foreign policy goals.

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!

📢 The window for FLEX Alumni Project and Professional Development grant programs is closing fast! Don’t leave your idea on the drawing board!

✅ All applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026, 5 PM Eastern Time.
🔗 Submit your application now at https://bit.ly/3ZQfLy3
📚 Last minute resources are available at https://bit.ly/40tlQAw

❓For questions, contact us at [email protected]

⏳ 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 automate our workflows with AI tools.

📲 Register and catch up on the previous sessions: https://www.virtual.americancouncils.org/ai-course

💌 Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

💡 Have an exciting project idea? FLEX Alumni Project Grants are here to help you turn it into reality!

From skill-building workshops to impactful service projects, the FLEX Alumni Program supports innovative ideas led by FLEX alumni. 🤝 Team up with fellow alumni and make a lasting impact!

🗽In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of U.S. Independence, projects connected to this historic milestone are especially encouraged this year.

🗓️ Remember the deadline is April 1, 2026 (5 PM Eastern Time)
🔗 Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3ZQfLy3
📚 Find project toolkits at https://bit.ly/40tlQAw

❓For questions, contact us at [email protected]

It’s National West Virginia Day! 🌄

The only state located entirely within the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia is all about rugged beauty, rich traditions, and truly unforgettable views.

🗻 Did you know? “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was adopted as an official state song in 2014 — a fitting honor, given that nearly 80% of West Virginia is forested and undeniably “Almost Heaven.”

Take a look at FLEX alumni experiences in this beautiful state!