Question 1

What is LEATID?

Accepted Answer

The Kaplan Leadership Initiative in Latin America is part of LEATID Latam, the Training and Development arm of JDC – Latin America. LEATID Latam works to promote and sustain Jewish life in Latin America by strengthening institutions and communities by supporting its leaders, both professional and volunteer.
For more information, please visit www.leatidlatam.org/directores

Question 2

What are the qualifications to join the Kaplan Leadership Initiative?

Accepted Answer

Kaplan Leadership Initiative Fellows fulfill the following requirements:
Between 27-40 years old.  
Hold an academic degree
Currently hold professional leadership positions in Latin American Jewish organizations and/or communities
At least 5 years of professional experience in Jewish communal/educational frameworks.
Speak and understand English at a sufficient level
Be supported by the organization he/she works for to participate in this program.

Question 3

How much does the Kaplan Leadership Initiative cost for participants—and what is included in that cost?

Accepted Answer

The Kaplan Leadership Initiative in Latin America is partly funded by Ed and Carol Kaplan.
For more information, please contact your regional program manager at  directores@leatidlatam.org

Question 4

How are fellows selected from the pool of applicants?

Accepted Answer

Applicants who meet all the qualifications (detailed above) have to fill out the application form at www.leatidlatam.org.
Selection process features interview with the progra, staff, English proficiency test, competency evaluation with external expert, and interview with the ledears of teh organization the applicant is representing.

Question 5

What kind of time commitment is required from Kaplan Leadership Initiative fellows?

Accepted Answer

Each cadre of fellows participates in the initiative for 14 months. This period includes 2 regional seminars and one international seminar. These seminars generally last several days and include intensive skills training, collaboration and, of course, time to get to know each other. Outside of these 2 seminars, additional activities meetings, and learning opportunities take place during the program.

Question 6

Where are the fellows from?

Accepted Answer

The Latin America Kaplan Leadership Initiative fellows are from a wide variety of Latin American countries, including the Carribean. We strive to accept participants with a wide diversity of backgrounds, professional experiences and approaches to being Jewish.
Applicants must apply to participate in the fellowship in the geographic region in which they live: Latin America, Europe and the Former Soviet Union. If you live in Buenos Aires, for example, please apply through the Latin America page of this website.

Question 7

What type of certification or degree is issued to fellows upon completing the Kaplan Leadership Initiative?

Accepted Answer

Fellows who participate in all 3 seminars and complete all program tasks will be awarded with the certificate of completion and other relevant certificates based on the training they undertake.

Question 8

What are the dates for next year’s three seminars?

Accepted Answer

For more information please visit www.leatidlatam.org/directores or send an email to directores@leatidlatam.org

Question 9

If I am unable to attend one of the seminars, am I still eligible to join the Initiative?"

Accepted Answer

No, each Kaplan fellow is required to attend all 4 seminars. We can work with you to explain to your supervisor why this program is important and how it will contribute to your work.

Question 10

I applied to the Kaplan Leadership Initiative in the past, but was not accepted. May I apply again?"

Accepted Answer

Yes! If you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to re-apply.

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