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— Do you want to take your leadership skills to the next level? —

— Do you want to network with other talented, high-achieving women? –

Apply by July 10, 2017 for the 2017-2018 Program!

21世紀の日本を担う女性リーダー大募集！

アメリカ大使館とTOMODACHI Initiativeが意欲あふれる女性向けに少人数制メンターシッププログラムを開講。高い目的意識を持った日本の女子大学生とビジネス・教育・非営利セクターなど各界で活躍する中堅・若手日本人女性リーダーがペアを組み、リーダーシップ・人材育成の専門家の指導のもと、リーダーシップスキルを学びます。次世代女性リーダーのネットワーク作りを奨励するプログラムへのご応募をお待ちしています！

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Program Background

U.S. Embassy Tokyo and the TOMODACHI Initiative, with dedicated support from MetLife Japan, launched the TOMODACHI MetLife Women’s Leadership Program (TMWLP) in 2013 with the objective to develop the next generation of globally active women leaders. Over a 10-month period, highly-motivated Japanese female university students work to hone their leadership skills. The students attend regular group sessions hosted by the U.S. Embassy that provide training in leadership development and financial empowerment by MetLife Japan. The students are also paired with female mid-career professionals as mentors to have one-on-one support and networking opportunities. They are also invited to attend special seminars in with members of government and business leaders as well as to visit Washington, D.C. and New York for a weeklong study trip.  Mentors and mentees are expected to attend the Annual Conference in Tokyo.

2017-2018 Program: Tokyo

Meetings will typically be held from 1800-2100. All sessions will be conducted in English.

Tokyo: September 15, October 20, October 27 (Financial Literacy, optional for mentors), November 17, February 8.

May 26-27, 2018: Mentors and mentees are expected to attend the capstone TMWLP Annual Conference in Tokyo. The program will cover travel and lodging for those outside of Tokyo.

Eligibility & Selection Process

All participants must be Japanese citizens or permanent residents; available for the entire program; fluent in spoken English; and interested in networking with other women, advancing women in the workforce, and making a positive change in Japanese society.

Eligibility for Professional Participants

• Female mid-level professionals (9+ years professional experience)
• Professionals with overseas educational/work experience are strongly encouraged to apply
• Open to all industries and sectors (including private, non-profit, government and academic)
• Committed to developing the next generation of women leaders by serving as a mentor

Please submit your applications via email by July 10*, 2017 to TokyoTMWLP@usjapancouncil.org

Find and download the TMWLP mentor application from here: http://usjapantomodachi.org/programs-activities/entrepreneurship-leadership/tomodachi-womens-leadership-program/

*The deadline is extended to till July 10 for only mentors.

Results will be announced by August 14, 2017.

Please visit the TOMODACHI Initiative website for more information:

http://usjapantomodachi.org/programs-activities/entrepreneurship-leadership/tomodachi-womens-leadership-program/