The U.S. Embassy is accepting applications for the 2017 Entrepreneurship Boot Camp program for applicants who are ready to develop their skills to be effective entrepreneurs and leaders in their communities.  This program is an intensive 8-week course designed to provide pre-launch and early-stage entrepreneurs with a strong foundation for business planning, launch and startup operation. Guided by an expert small business facilitator from the United States, participants will work individually and in teams to develop their private enterprise or social enterprise/NGO concepts. Coursework and discussions will cover identification of market opportunities, financial planning and management, human resource management, supply chain management, service/product development and delivery, sales, and the marketing feedback loop for continuous growth and development. The course will be enhanced by participant discussion about operating within the context of the Algerian business environment.  For more information and to view the application, please visit: