Moldova
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Business Education. Formal training in entrepreneurship.
OR
• Experience working in a start up or social enterprise, or running a small business
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• Experience developing business plans
OR
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills
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• Experience facilitating adult training
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Previous experience co-teaching topics related to economics or business in formal university settings.
Volunteers live primarily in independent apartments but may live with a host family if communicated and discussed ahead of time. Housing is located near the work site, but Volunteers should be aware that rush-hour commutes can take up to an hour.
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Community Economic Development
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Education
Moldova
9
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PCR
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Review the current business education curriculum and identify areas for improvement or enrichment.
Apply, test, and refine curriculum adjustments.
Teach English business education classes to roughly 100 students.
Develop and facilitate activities or events with an emphasis on entrepreneurial education and financial literacy.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as an English club for professors and a book club for students.
After a two-week orientation, you will stay in the capital city where you will primarily collaborate with a Department of Modern Languages professor at the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova. You will work with the partner to assess their needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps Moldova will equip you with basic Romanian language skills during the orientation and you may work with a local tutor who can continue building language skills to help you connect with the community.
Gain international teaching experience at one of the country’s top universities.
Learn basic Romanian phrases and practice communicating with colleagues, students, and the community.
Help shape the growth and development of Moldova’s future business leaders.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
