Friday, May 27, 2011

Professional development opportunity

The English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) program is an adult scholarship and professional development opportunity which may be of interest!

EHLS is an intensive, advanced English and professional skills program that prepares nonnative English speakers for careers with the federal government. The program involves 6 months of full-time study at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, followed by two months of part-time study which can be completed remotely. Participants improve their English through study of research and presentation skills, meeting participation and facilitation, and professional writing. The program also provides support for participants who are seeking employment with the federal government.

Full scholarships, a living stipend (during the full-time portion of the program), and a relocation reimbursement are available for qualified applicants. EHLS is currently seeking US citizens who are native speakers of Arabic, Balochi, Dari, Hausa, Hindi, Igbo, Mandarin Chinese, Pashto, Persian Farsi, Punjabi, Somali, Swahili, Turkish, or Urdu.

Please visit http://www.cal.org/ehls/ for more information and contact ehls@cal.org with any questions.

EHLS and the NLSC are initiatives of the National Security Education Program (now the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, or DLNSEO).

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