IDEAL 2025 Applications Are Open! 

Ever heard about the IDEAL Workshop? 

The IDEAL Workshop is an annual event for FLEX/A‑SMYLE, YES, and ALEX alumni living in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, and YES Abroad Alumni who spent their exchange year in any of these countries. This workshop provides alumni with opportunities to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and develop impactful community projects inspired by what they learn. 

What makes IDEAL 2025 special? 

This year’s IDEAL Workshop will take place in Skopje, North Macedonia, from April 4-8, 2025. The program focuses on the following key themes: 

  1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its Impact on Society, Ethics, and the Future of Work 

  2. Popular Culture, Cultural Heritage, Storytelling, the Arts, and Critical Thinking 

  3. Career Planning and Employment Skills 

  4. Mental Health 

  5. International Relations 

If you are excited to explore these topics, connect with alumni across countries, and give back to your community through impactful projects, this workshop is for you! 

Eligibility 

All FLEX/A‑SMYLE, YES, and ALEX alumni living in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, and YES Abroad Alumni who spent their exchange year in any of these countries are invited to apply. 

Important Dates 

Apply By: December 30, 2024, 11:59 PM ET 

  • Workshop Dates: April 4-8, 2025 

  • Participants are required to implement community projects inspired by the workshop between April and June 2025

Ready to apply? 

Click the link https://ais.americancouncils.org/ideal  

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to make an impact! 

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