The EMK Center has officially launched the second phase of its highly anticipated Emerging Leaders Graduate Program for the year 2024. This program is designed to shape recent graduates into impactful leaders, providing them with crucial skills for leadership roles and fostering their professional development, as stated in a press release.

The application process involves submitting a Google Form, followed by the selection of the top 20 performers who will participate in a 3-day in-person challenge. The assessment will cover a range of skills, including presentation, planning, teamwork, budgeting, creativity, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. From this, four outstanding individuals will be chosen to join the EMK Center as Emerging Leaders for a 6-month period, with a gross salary of up to Tk35,000 per month. Their responsibilities will include collaborating with the Program Team, overseeing tasks, monitoring activities, coordinating external programs, and supporting program-related administrative duties.

The application timeline is as follows:

• 1st Round: Accepting applications via Google Form from December 28, 2023, to January 25, 2024.
• Shortlist Announcement: Scheduled for the First Week of February.
• 2nd Round: A 3-day Physical Competition set for the Second and Third Week of February 2024.
• Winner Announcement: Expected in the Last Week of February 2024.
• 6-month job contract as Program Executive: March to August 2024.

Eligibility criteria include being a fresh graduate or a young professional with under two years of experience from recognized Bangladeshi universities. Only Bangladeshi nationals holding a Bachelor's Degree are eligible, and previous top 20 ELGP participants are not allowed to reapply.

The selected Emerging Leaders are expected to commence their roles on March 1, 2024. Office hours for this position are from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm, potentially extending based on workload and deadlines, and observing closures on Fridays, Saturdays, and government holidays.