{"id":1690,"date":"2024-08-24T14:14:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-24T14:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/int.atadc.org\/?page_id=1690"},"modified":"2026-09-21T16:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T20:48:42","slug":"the-youth-cultural-ambassadors-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atadc.org\/tr\/the-youth-cultural-ambassadors-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Gen\u00e7 K\u00fclt\u00fcr El\u00e7ileri Program\u0131"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We invite all high school students in <\/strong><\/em>DC, Maryland and Virginia<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/strong> for “The Young Cultural Ambassadors Program\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Enrollment for the 2026-27 Young Cultural Ambassadors Program is now open.<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Please apply for the program by midnight Sunday, October 4!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gen\u00e7 K\u00fclt\u00fcr El\u00e7ileri Program\u0131<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>

The American Turkish Association of Washington, DC (ATA-DC) is excited to invite local high school students from the DC-MD-VA (DMV) region<\/strong><\/mark> to apply for the 2026-2027 Young Cultural Ambassadors Program (YCAP).

If you\u2019re eager to broaden your cultural and professional horizons horizons, strengthen your communication,
diplomacy, and problem solving skills, and make a meaningful impact in your community, this program is perfect for you!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About YCAP<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>

Launched in 2017, YCAP engages a select group of high school students from the DMV metropolitan area in a variety of fun, cultural, and educational activities designed to foster volunteerism and cross-cultural dialogue.

In 2020, the program transitioned to a hybrid format allowing more students to participate for an entire academic year with broadened curriculum on leadership, civic engagement, and problem-solving.
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To date, more than 240 students have reaped the benefits of this enriching program. Through the program, YCAs grew as leaders, gained hands-on experience through internships, and successfully earned admission to the colleges of their choice.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Program Highlights<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>

This year, up to 45 high school students will have the opportunity to:

– Explore Turkish culture through engaging events and volunteer activities.

\u2013 Join a hybrid program running from October to April, featuring both virtual activities and in-person
events, including the DC Turkish Festival on Sunday, October 19, on Pennsylvania Avenue NW.\u2013

– Participate in virtual meetings with topical experts, learn about various professions, skills and building valuable networks.

– Receive recognition on the ATA-DC and Turkish Festival websites, along with certificates of appreciation and community service hours.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Join?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5><\/div>

This program offers an incredible opportunity for students interested in:

– Contributing to their communities through volunteer service.

– Developing communication and diplomacy skills.

– Enhancing leadership abilities through individual and team assignments and other program sessions and activities.

– Learning about different professions and their requirements.

– Making new friends while immersing themselves in Turkish culture through arts, crafts, dance, music, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For questions & inquiries:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>

Contact YCA Program Coordinators at:

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Program Requirements<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

Selected participants will be expected to:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Attend a virtual orientation on Thursday, October 8, at 8:00 PM EST (for 1 hour).<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Volunteer at the DC Turkish Festival on Sunday, October 18, 2026.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Complete majority of the program curriculum, which includes participation in hybrid speaker sessions and
individual and team assignments over eight months.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The program requires a total commitment of approximately 30 hours from mid-October 2026 to May 2027, averaging about one hour per week.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Se\u00e7ilen t\u00fcm YCA'lar ATA-DC ve T\u00fcrk Festivali web sitesinde tan\u0131nacak ve te\u015fekk\u00fcr belgeleri alacaklard\u0131r. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Important Information<\/strong>
L\u00fctfen bunun \u00fccretsiz bir g\u00f6n\u00fcll\u00fc pozisyonu oldu\u011funu ve toplum hizmeti saatlerinin bir par\u00e7as\u0131 olarak say\u0131lmas\u0131 i\u00e7in okul y\u00f6netimleri taraf\u0131ndan onaylanabilece\u011fini unutmay\u0131n. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Must be currently attending high school<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Must be a U.S. resident (DC-MD-VA or nearby states).<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Must have reliable transportation to events, which will primarily be metro-accessible.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Turkish language skills or prior volunteering experience are NOT required!
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Application<\/h3><\/div>

Please register at this link before midnight Sunday, October 4
Accepted candidates will be asked to pay a registration fee:
ATA-DC Members: $30
Non-Members: $60
Registration fee covers activities from October through May.<\/p>

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We look forward to your application and to welcoming the next generation of Young Cultural Ambassadors!<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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