Are You Ready to Build a Future in Latvia?

Young Leaders Academy is a selective program designed to help the most ambitious international students turn their time in Latvia into real career opportunities.If you are serious about building a future here - this program is for you.

What’s This All About?

Young Leaders Academy helps you take control of your future in Latvia with a clear plan forward.You’ll define your goals, build a clear career roadmap, understand the Latvian job market, and connect with mentors, professionals, and employers who can open real doors.Limited to a small, selected group of participants for a focused, high-impact experience.

Why Join?

You’ll get to:🧠 Gain a clear, actionable plan for your future in Latvia
🌐 Access real networking opportunities with companies and professionals in Riga
🧩 Work on real challenges that increase your visibility to employers
🎯 Build confidence through structured goal-setting and leadership development

Who Should Apply?

This program is for you if:You’re a international student or recent graduate in Latvia
You’re ambitious, curious, and driven to succeed
You see your future in Latvia - and want to make it happen
You care about growth, impact, and community

What to Expect?

🚀 Session #1 - Defining Your Path Forward
May 16
➝ Interactive workshop on leadership and self-development
➝ Practical goal-setting exercises
➝ Defining your personal direction and long-term vision in Latvia💼 Session #2 - Breaking into the Job Market
June 13
➝ Insights into the Latvian job market and key industries
➝ How to position yourself as an international student
➝ Work on real company challenges and present your solutions directly to employers and entrepreneurs
➝ Direct exposure to potential job opportunities🌐 Session #3 - Building Your Network
August 8
➝ Meet and engage with experienced professionals & industry leaders
➝ Strategic discussions on career growth and integration
➝ Real-world networking experience to build lasting connections in Latvia❗ Selected participants are expected to participate in all 3 sessions.All sessions will take place on Saturdays to avoid overlapping with studies or work.

Apply Now

✍️ Application deadline: May 1
📬 Participants who are selected for the interview round will be informed by May 8What if your time in Latvia became a launchpad, not just a chapter?

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About BrainGain Latvia

We’re a community of globally-minded driven professionals working to make Latvia a magnet for ambitious talent.
We all have studied, worked or lived abroad at some point in our paths. So we understand the grit it takes.
Through mentorship, community events, and initiatives like this program, we support returning migrants, arriving expats, students and young professionals in building meaningful career networks — right here in Latvia.

This program is implemented with the support of the Society Integration Foundation (SIF)