Language and Leadership Education for Advanced Pathways for Youth Program (AM LEAP) (2024-2026)

The goal of the AM LEAP program is to incorporate Armenian youth and young adults aged 16 to 35, including at least 70% from Nagorno-Karabakh, into the community of English language learners and diversify their career and employability skills so they can aspire to more opportunities in education and employment. The program also aims to promote an understanding of U.S. culture and democratic values resulting in more engaged, competent, and responsible citizens of Armenia and the world.

The program consists of two objectives and components, the joint impact of which will improve participants’ English language and social skills, help them to form new connections, teach them about available cultural and educational exchange programs, assist them in becoming more informed and more competitive in today’s demanding academic and labor markets.

Objective I: 150 Armenian youth and young adults, including at least 70% from Nagorno-Karabakh, in 6 groups of 25 individuals will be engaged in 8-month intensive English courses, tailored to their needs.  

Objective II: 150 Armenian youth and young adults, including at least 70% from Nagorno-Karabakh will participate in at least 4 skills training activities on Career Development, Oral Presentation and Pitching, Entrepreneurship, and Media Literacy to improve skills and capacities and gain increased access to education and employment opportunities.

Funder: Department of State, American Embassy Yerevan