Events and Opportunities
The YTILI Fellowship Program engages young European entrepreneurs in a series of professional development and leadership activities that are designed to strengthen the transatlantic relationship and encourage European businesses, governments and civil society to develop their innovation ecosystems.
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October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022 US PavilionUnited Arab Emirates
WorldChicago is committed to identifying Youth Ambassadors and Cultural Performers who reflect the rich diversity of the United States.
RegisterCITIZEN DIPLOMACY UNITING THE WORLD - How is Citizen Diplomacy uniting the world? Hear from our program alumni – from around the world to Chicago.
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Our programming and the contributions of our volunteer hospitality and professional hosts provide enriching opportunities for global idea-sharing, networking, and professional development
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Being a homestay host changed my life
“I have had hundreds of people come stay with me and I had at least one hundred people come through WorldChicago. In these days, when everyone is battening down the hatches and pulling up the draw bridge in this moat mentality, I choose to be open. I choose to be hospitable.” - Roland Kulla
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See the World in a New Light
“I am a Fellow. For those who do not know what that means, the professional fellows exchange program was made by the State Department, and my chosen one is headed by an organization called World Chicago. 15 professionals in the entrepreneurship and tech sectors are chosen to go from their home countries in the Balkans to Chicago for a 4-week fellowship, followed by a week in Washington to show off our experiences.” - Pro Fellows Blog by Maja, Bosnia & Herzegovina
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