Program Description
The Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawai'i, provides a unique opportunity for established professionals aiming to broaden their focus on leadership education and development. The program creates a collaborative environment for a small team of up to four individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
ALP participants engage in a co-designed program that blends structured activities with independent work, research, and professional exploration. The East-West Center's campus becomes their focal point, featuring involvement in activities alongside the EWC’s Leadership Program. Moreover, participants can attend seminars, fostering connections with a wider network of professionals, research fellows, and students. To this end, fellows shall develop a Professional Development Plan that details the scope of involvement and interaction in the program and expected outcomes. The development of and adherence to this Plan will be monitored by the Leadership Program Senior Manager.
Tailored for individuals with 10-15 years of professional experience who are transitioning or expanding their careers to focus on leadership education and development within any sector, eligible candidates should exhibit a track record in leadership, a passion for personal and professional reflection, and a commitment to the Asia Pacific region's future prosperity and sustainability.
Key Components
- Collaborate with the Leadership Program team to co-design and deliver sessions within EWC leadership programs.
- Enhance individual career development by self-designing a space for research and exploration aligned with professional and personal interests
- Interact with other ALP fellows and the Leadership Programs team on peer coaching, leading to an acceleration of learning through diverse perspectives, insights, and shared challenges.
- Network with research fellows, visiting scholars, professionals, practitioners, and students.
- Participate and engage in East-West Center seminars, events, and programs.
- Ideal for professionals unable to take extended sabbaticals
Eligibility Criteria
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, indicating a clear trajectory of advancing responsibility and impact within relevant roles.
- A leadership track record in professional, public, or personal realms.
- Interest in leadership education and development or a related field.
- International experience, language skills, and a commitment to the Asia Pacific region's future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to send academic transcripts of English language proficiency scores with my application?
No. The Advanced Leadership Program is intended for individuals with at least twelve (12) years of professional working experience. Academic transcripts are not required in order to apply for this program. Likewise, the TOEFL and IELTS are not required in order to apply for this program. English language proficiency will be determined by the Selection Committee during the interview stage.
What sort of visa is used for international participants attending the ALP?
Selected candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents will be required to enter the US on a J-1 visa sponsored by the East-West Center.
Can I bring my family with me?
The ALP is an unaccompanied program. Due to safety and liability reasons it is not possible for spouses and/or children to join participants at any time during the program. When the ALP is not actively in session (i.e. either immediately prior to or after) and in accordance with any visa stipulations, ALP fellows are welcome to live off-campus and invite friends and family members to visit the island (note: only active program participants may stay in EWC dorms - friends, spouses and dependents are not authorized to reside in EWC dorms). Visitors will be required to independently apply for appropriate US entry visas. The East-West Center will not sponsor visas for non-US ALP fellows. The participant is responsible for all costs involved.
Program Description
The Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawai'i, provides a unique opportunity for established professionals aiming to broaden their focus on leadership education and development. The program creates a collaborative environment for a small team of up to four individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
ALP participants engage in a co-designed program that blends structured activities with independent work, research, and professional exploration. The East-West Center's campus becomes their focal point, featuring involvement in activities alongside the EWC’s Leadership Program. Moreover, participants can attend seminars, fostering connections with a wider network of professionals, research fellows, and students. To this end, fellows shall develop a Professional Development Plan that details the scope of involvement and interaction in the program and expected outcomes. The development of and adherence to this Plan will be monitored by the Leadership Program Senior Manager.
Tailored for individuals with 10-15 years of professional experience who are transitioning or expanding their careers to focus on leadership education and development within any sector, eligible candidates should exhibit a track record in leadership, a passion for personal and professional reflection, and a commitment to the Asia Pacific region's future prosperity and sustainability.
Key Components
- Collaborate with the Leadership Program team to co-design and deliver sessions within EWC leadership programs.
- Enhance individual career development by self-designing a space for research and exploration aligned with professional and personal interests
- Interact with other ALP fellows and the Leadership Programs team on peer coaching, leading to an acceleration of learning through diverse perspectives, insights, and shared challenges.
- Network with research fellows, visiting scholars, professionals, practitioners, and students.
- Participate and engage in East-West Center seminars, events, and programs.
- Ideal for professionals unable to take extended sabbaticals
Eligibility Criteria
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, indicating a clear trajectory of advancing responsibility and impact within relevant roles.
- A leadership track record in professional, public, or personal realms.
- Interest in leadership education and development or a related field.
- International experience, language skills, and a commitment to the Asia Pacific region's future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to send academic transcripts of English language proficiency scores with my application?
No. The Advanced Leadership Program is intended for individuals with at least twelve (12) years of professional working experience. Academic transcripts are not required in order to apply for this program. Likewise, the TOEFL and IELTS are not required in order to apply for this program. English language proficiency will be determined by the Selection Committee during the interview stage.
What sort of visa is used for international participants attending the ALP?
Selected candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents will be required to enter the US on a J-1 visa sponsored by the East-West Center.
Can I bring my family with me?
The ALP is an unaccompanied program. Due to safety and liability reasons it is not possible for spouses and/or children to join participants at any time during the program. When the ALP is not actively in session (i.e. either immediately prior to or after) and in accordance with any visa stipulations, ALP fellows are welcome to live off-campus and invite friends and family members to visit the island (note: only active program participants may stay in EWC dorms - friends, spouses and dependents are not authorized to reside in EWC dorms). Visitors will be required to independently apply for appropriate US entry visas. The East-West Center will not sponsor visas for non-US ALP fellows. The participant is responsible for all costs involved.