AMIDEAST is engaged in several innovative programs that target economically disadvantaged youth across the Middle East and North Africa, challenging them to develop their communications skills, learn new skills and expand their outlook on life. 

AMIDEAST believes that these programs are critical to advancing the broader goals of economic development and civil society in the region and is deeply committed to assisting these students to achieve greater personal, academic and professional success. 

Entrepreneurship can play a critical role in creating economic opportunity and changing lives. AMIDEAST is committed to working with local, regional, and international partners to advance entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa through programs and initiatives that raise awareness and provide training opportunities for men and women alike.

Our work in this area includes:

AMIDEAST training centers in several countries offer programs for business professionals, students, and executives interested in increasing competence in basic business skills and advanced management techniques.

Our centers offer courses, workshops, and seminars for individuals seeking to improve their skills and effectiveness in the workplace.  Topics include team building, global communications, public speaking, human resources management and technology integration.  AMIDEAST Centers also offer training in performance-based management practices. Taught mainly in English, these programs improve English language proficiencies in areas relevant to professional success.

Program Summary

The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access Program) is an exciting initiative of the U.S. Department of State. This highly effective training program is designed to provide a significant English-language learning experience to bright non-elite 14- to 18- year-old students. Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, it also has the goal of improving students’ appreciation of U.S. culture and values, encouraging critical thinking and open-mindedness, and improving performance in regular school classes. Launched in 2004, the Access Program is worldwide. AMIDEAST is currently serving over 6,000 youth in nine MENA countries: Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia, the West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.

English language skills open doors of opportunity

Interest in learning English- the leading language of business communication across the region- is growing exponentially. Our programs assist students of all ages and backgrounds to acquire confidence in oral and written English.

We offer both general English language training and specialized instruction for professionals in specific areas. We design courses tailored to the specialized needs of individual organizations, businesses, and government agencies. In addition, AMIDEAST is involved in training English teachers and providing technical assistance to large and small businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.

The GRE preparation course is designed to help students do their best on the GRE and to improve their chances of gaining admission to graduate school. This course is designed to build confidence and sharpen test-taking skills. By examining each area of the GRE in depth, students will know what to expect and be able to expect and set goals for improving their performance level. By the end of the course, students will be given a full practice test that simulates the GRE real exam. The GRE course is a 42-hour course divided into verbal and quantitative sections of 21 hours each. The verbal section covers the following areas: analogies, antonyms, sentence completion, reading comprehension and analytical writing assessment. The quantitative section covers: math review (arithmetic, algebra, and geometry), quantitative comparisons, discrete quantitative problems and data interpretation.

Through English language training and professional skills development, AMIDEAST is helping to develop global communication and workforce skills necessary to support successful regional economies. 

We work with men and women of all ages who are eager to expand their opportunities.  We also partner with businesses and public agencies to train workers in specialized English and provide basic business skills to youth and others seeking to transition into the job market.