What is LEAP and eMentor?

Managed by the Air Force Culture and Language Center, part of Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala, the Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) is a career-spanning program to sustain, enhance and assist with the utilization of the existing language skills of general purpose forces (GPF) USAF Airmen. The objective of LEAP is to develop cross-culturally competent leaders across all Air Force specialties with working level foreign language proficiency.

LEAP’s eMentor program is computer-based online language and culture training provided in a virtual environment to LEAP participants. LEAP participants can attend class from anywhere there is a sufficient internet connection available. All classes are live, follow a set schedule and are facilitated by a highly qualified, native speaking, language instructor (the eMentor) in a cohort of other participants within a language. Participants require a computer, webcam, headset and internet connection to access the online classroom and participate in training. (see details)