The U.S.-Jordan Leadership Exchange Program (UJLEP) supports a new generation of collaborative, innovative, and values-driven Jordanian leaders who drive success and growth in their economy and civil society, while strengthening ties between the United States and Jordan.
Selected fellows with demonstrated high potential in eight key economic and social development disciplines will participate in leadership training in Jordan, travel to the US for a tailored practicum and cultural experience with a U.S. host organization, and engage in follow on projects in their home communities in Jordan.
The eight UJLEP disciplines are: business and entrepreneurship; civil society; community engagement; women’s empowerment; diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA); civic participation; public health; and environment and climate change.
Goals
- Young, diverse, and high-potential Jordanian professionals build skills to become creative, collaborative, and values-driven leaders.
- Jordanian leaders increase and practice technical and leadership skills through a transformative U.S. exchange experience and better understand the value of U.S.-Jordan cooperation.
- Build a sustainable network of Jordanian leaders working to expand the economy and civil society of their country and help others understand the value of bilateral cooperation.
Project Activities:
- Leadership Training in Jordan: Fellows engage in eight weeks of in-person training in Amman, identifying core values and building peer networks.
- U.S. Exchange Experience: Fellows spend four weeks in the U.S., participating in tailored practicums, visits, volunteer work, and cultural activities to deepen skills in their chosen disciplines.
- Action Projects: Fellows implement innovative Community Action Projects in their home communities, applying lessons learned during the U.S. practicum.
- Graduation Conference: Fellows showcase their Action Projects’ results and impact during a graduation conference, connecting with stakeholders from the U.S. and Jordan.
- UJLEP Alumni Network: Post-Fellowship, alumni access ongoing professional development, networking, and collaboration opportunities, supported by the U.S. Department of State and affiliated partners.
- Community-Based Initiatives (Small Grants Program): Alumni can apply for small grants to fund projects designed collaboratively with their U.S. hosts.