Description
The FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program aims to celebrate America's 250th anniversary by showcasing U.S. leadership in education, advanced manufacturing, and digital skills. The program will launch with a summit in Washington, D.C. and include a U.S. exchange for approximately 100 higher education officials, commerce leaders, and policymakers from countries strategically important to U.S. industry. The successful applicant will provide responsive and flexible programming with activities tailored to U.S. priorities for vocational-technical education and commercial diplomacy. Some key aspects of the program include:
• Promoting cultural exchanges and enhancing understanding between participants and their host communities
• Providing opportunities for participants to engage with other cultures
• Fostering a more favorable opinion of the United States government
• Increasing understanding of U.S. culture and values
• Enhancing the ability of participants to recognize and counter disinformation