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This 2016 Summer joining International Consulting Program in Taiwan

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National Sun Yat-sen University

International Consulting Program in Taiwan

http://www.studyintaiwan.org/teep/?program=international-consulting-program-in-taiwan

This summer, National Sun Yat-sen University offers you a chance to understand more of companies in Taiwan! Come and learn about Taiwan culture and get a chance to be part of a consulting team for a leading company in Taiwan!

You can experience an actual consulting process during 2 months! Professional and current consultants will accompany you to deal with the case. Well known and outstanding enterprises will be your client. Moreover, you have an opportunity to stay and work in the company after finishing doing the program.

Other than consulting, we will arrange three trips for you to go around and enjoy the beautiful scenery in Taiwan.

Additionally, we provide Mandarin class for you to improve Chinese ability. A test will be taken first to understand your ability in Chinese. Students will be divided into different levels for training. This will be a huge advantage for a foreign student if they consider working in Asia.

Worrying about your expenses and accommodation? NT$10,000 will be offered as a subsidy for your daily life and plus, you can get familiar with Taiwan culture and lifestyle by staying in a host family.

—Benefits from this Program
-NT$ 10,000 of Subsidiary per Month
-Possibility to Work in Taiwan
-Professional Consulting Experience
-Cultural Trips and Activities
-Mandarin Class

CROUCHING TIGERS PROGRAM 2016-APPLY NOW!

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 Welcome to join us in 2016
http://nckucrouchingtigers.weebly.com/crouching-tigers-2016.html

Location

1 University Road,
Tainan City 701,
TAIWAN

Institute of International Management
National Cheng Kung University

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Working with Taiwan international enterprises, IIMBA is recruiting talented international youths from emerging and developed countries to Taiwan for a short-term study and potential internship opportunities.
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Program Sessions
There are three sessions this year:
Session 1 : 2-week program in May-June followed by the internship
Session 2 : 4-week program in July-August followed by the internship
Session 3 : 2-week program in September-October followed by the internship 
*Courses are designed by the companies and the duration may vary
*Internship period, depending on supporting firms, will approximately last for two months.
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Program Expense
During the period, the costs of accommodation, tuition and field trips will be covered. Selected participants are responsible for travel expense (including airfares and visa fee), insurance premium and living expense. During the internship period (for students who are offered internships), the participated companies will be responsible for the accommodation and living expense, or alternatively the companies may pay for the airfares for compensation. Depending on the internship or job offer contract, the expenses may vary.
*If the company chooses to pay for the airfares, it will have to be the run trip tickets of the shortest route from student’s most recent location to Taiwan, and the receipt should be presented.

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Here is some more information about the application process
You will need to provide:
1.  PERSONAL INFORMATION 
2. Emergency Contact
3. EDUCATION (currently-enrolled school)　
4. REFERENCE
5. PDF Files:
    a. Transcript for all semesters (required)
b. Essay (approximately 250-300 words, required): Brief backgrounds of self-introduction
c. Essay (approximately 250-300 words, required): Intention to apply for Crouching Tigers program?
d. One reference letter (optional)
e. Language certificate (optional)
6. .jpg file (less than 1MB)
     Applicant’s headshot (required)

Student Journalism Training Opportunity from AAJA

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VOICES Program Trains Student Journalists

Dear Professors, Faculty and Friends,

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is accepting applications for the 2016 VOICES program, open to current college students, graduate students and recent grads.

The program will take place August 8 – 13 during the week of the 2016 AAJA National Convention in Las Vegas. VOICES is a multimedia journalism training fellowship for college and graduate students, where they will be mentored by professional journalists and be expected to produce and complete news assignments at the 2016 convention. Transportation, convention registration and hotel expenses will be covered for the students selected.

Visit AAJA VOICES for more information. Students of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply before the application deadline of Sunday, April 10.

I encourage you to pass this information along to any students you think may be interested in the program. Please contact me at DanielG@aaja.org with any questions.

Thank you,

Daniel Garcia

AAJA Program Associate

415-346-2051 x104

Learn more about the last year’s program and visit the VOICES website.

March 18 Deadline for the Tri-College NEW Leadership Development Institute for Women

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Tri-College NEW Leadership Development Institute

NEW Leadership Development Institute:

…empowering a new generation of women leaders.

 

June 8 – 12, 2016 – hosted at Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

  • Intensive 5-day residential program
  • Limited to 40 participants
  • No costs for participation and possible scholarships for childcare and travel
  • Applicants who are interested in politics, leadership, public service, or community service, and have a desire to develop their own leadership skills are encouraged to apply.

Whether or not you view yourself as a leader now, if you desire to create positive change in your community, YOU should apply!

Youth Ambassador Program in City of LA, USA

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Open Enrollment Application- City of Los Angeles Youth Ambassador 2016-2017 Cohort

The City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission (City HRC), a neutral city department that mandates inter-group relations and impacts policy, is honored and pleased to announce the 2016-2017 open enrollment period has begun for our very popular, City of Los Angeles Youth Ambassador Cohort program.

The Youth Ambassador Cohort (Y.A.) program is an exciting opportunity for Los Angeles high school student’s 9th-11th grade from all socio-economic backgrounds and sectors of Los Angeles, to build leadership skills and get involved in public policy and civic engagement. The program has (12) workshops that occur on one Saturday per month and requires a one-year commitment. It uses the City of Los Angeles’ government landscape, including City Hall, Council Chambers, City Departments and their resources in a live classroom setting and culminates with an Inaugural experiential five-day trip to Washington D.C., where YA Cohort members tour the White House, meet with White House cabinet members, members of the U.S. Congress and tour the national monuments.

The objective is to equip each Youth Ambassador with a diverse cross-cultural experience and a global perspective and expertise on education, civic-engagement, leadership and volunteerism.

Interested students must submit their applications by the 5 p.m. on Friday April 1, 2016 deadline. Download the application form here!

This is a great opportunity for youth engagement. Please share this fantastic opportunity with your youth populations, constituents, neighborhood organizations, neighborhood councils and youth serving organizations. This will be our 6th year offering the Y.A. program and each year we see a significant increase in demand from youth all over the city.

The Youth Ambassador Cohort program has a 100% retention rate. Over a six year span all of our alumni have been admitted and accepted into a four-year university, including but not limited to the following ones: (Harvard, Stanford, Dartmouth, Yale, Northwestern, UCLA, USC, LMU, UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Cal State LA, Northridge, Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU), Dilliard University, Georgetown University.)

Partners & Sponsors:

The City of Los Angeles, members of the City Council, the Commission on the Status of Women, the Housing & Community Investment Department (HCID), LAUSD, Loyola Marymount University (LMU), USC, UCLA, SC MUN, Google, members of the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra (LAYO) the White House, members of the United States Congress.

Eligible candidates must reside in Los Angeles, must be current high school students (grades 9 through 11), and must demonstrate interest and commitment to meeting the Youth Ambassador Cohort program goals. Interested students must complete and submit their application no later than by April 1, 2016.

Win a Scholarship for Summer School in Latvia!

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Deadline: 4 May 2016
Open to: citizens from countries which have signed an Agreement with the Latvian State Education Development Agency and citizens who come from countries that offer scholarships to Latvian students, researchers and teaching stuff
Venue: Latvia (June through August, 2016)

Description

You can now apply for one of the seven Summer Schools to be organized this summer in Latvia: “Esthetics of Latvian Identity: Signs in Sacred Art” organized by Latvian Christian academy, “SUMMER SCHOOL OF LATVIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2016” by University of Latvia, “International Tourism Events Management” (ITEM)  by Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, “Sustainable and Smart city”   by Turiba University, “Riga Summer School 2016: Living Together with Difficult Memories”   by Communication Studies Department, Faculty of Social Sciences, “.TA_KA+./10 DAYS OF ARCHITECTURE AND MULTIMEDIA ARTS/”  by RISEBA University  and “W-Scape” by Latvia University of Agriculture. The State Education Development Agency  of the Latvian Government is inviting applications for scholarships from students, researchers and teaching staff of several countries for studies, research and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs) in the 2016/2017 academic year.

Scholarships are awarded in any subject available at Latvian HEI. The Evaluation Committee of VIAA takes the decision on granting of Latvian scholarships. The organizing HEI informs all scholarship candidates about the final granting decision in June. Scholarships are offered for the duration of the summer school.

Eligibility

Citizens from countries which have signed an Agreement  with the Latvian State Education Development Agency (Valsts izglītības attīstības aģentūra – VIAA) can apply for the Latvian governmental scholarships for the summer schools:

Also, citizens from countries that offer scholarships for Latvian students, researchers and teaching stuff, but who do not have the formal agreements and co-operation in education and science are still welcome to apply for these scholarships. These countries include:

Costs and Scholarships

The amount of the scholarship being granted by the VIAA for the summer school in Latvia is EUR 711 per person. The participants of the summer school will have to cover the travel expenses to/from Latvia by themselves.

How to Apply?

The mode of applying is by post. Information on how to apply for the scholarship for participation in summer schools can be found on the website of the HEI organizing the summer school session.

  • Application form for the summer school;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Motivation letter;
The application deadline is 4th May, 2016.

Contact person:
Ms Aija Jakovica, 
Senior Specialist of the International Cooperation Programme Unit 
Telephone: + 371 67814331, e-mail: scholarships@viaa.gov.lv
Valsts izglītības attīstības aģentūra (VIAA, State Education Development Agency)

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The GCM Global Youth Summit 2016 are now open!

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Deadline:  31 March 2016
Open to: young social entrepreneurs, community activists and volunteers from across the globe
Venue: 24-30 July in Switzerland

Description

The  GCM Global Youth Summit 2016 will be bringing 60 Changemakers aged 18 to 23 for a life-changing week of training sessions, networking and workshops. We will invite the strongest candidates to participate at the Summit, assessing their track record of social entrepreneurship, community activism and volunteerism, whilst ensuring gepgraphical and gender representation.

The Global Youth Summit will take place 24-30 July in Switzerland, and we are accepting applications!

Eligibility

We are looking for the most inspiring young social entrepreneurs, community activists and volunteers from across the globe. Participants must be between 18 and 23 years of age on the dates of the summit.

Costs

You will need to pay for your application fee (please make sure to copy the Unique Transaction ID number provided by PayPal and paste it on the online application form), fill in an online application form and make a 2 minute application video (you can read the video instructions here). Should you want to read the questions on the form before you actually go online, you can find the pdf here.

If you are selected, your flight (from your country’s main airport), board and lodging costs will be covered for the duration of the summit.

Additional personal expenses, as well as visas to enter Switzerland (for those who require one) will not be covered.

Application

The application process is now live. We suggest you prepare by reading these guidelines for your video, prepare your answers for the written application form, and making sure you have a PayPal account or credit card ready to be able to pay the 35 USD  application administration fee.

In order to apply, register HERE.

The official web-page.

Long Term European Voluntary Service Programme in Georgia

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Call for the volunteer in hosting EVS project

This is a fantastic opportunity for youth from Erasmus+ Programme countries to contribute to the social change and to carry out a period of full time international voluntary service in Gori, Georgia. EVS period: 2016 September – 2017 June

It is expected to host volunteer, who:
• Is 18-30 years old;
• Excellent written English skills. Because English language will be one of the tools of activity;
• Has the attitudes and values of human rights;
• Has motivation to work with civic engagement campaign.
• Is interested to work in civil society organizations in developing social youth activities;
• Has analytical and organizational skills;
• Motivation to communicate clearly and effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds;

The activities in which volunteer could be involved

The main roles of the volunteer will be directly linked to running activities, raising awareness and mobilising the young people concerning specific topics (mobility, european and active citizenship, interculturality, etc.), and international projects (in particular youth exchanges). The first month of service will be dedicated to discovery, observation of how the organization functions and involvement in the staff’s actions. Then, step by step, the volunteer will be encouraged to offer her/his ideas which will be carefully considered by the staff. If they effectively match with the Kartlosi’s goals and are approved by the team, they will be confirmed. The volunteer will be able to manage a personal project and will be supported in creating it. The volunteer will be supported by the Kartlosi staff in each of her/his tasks. The volunteer will occasionally be able to get involved in other activities. During Kartlosi events, the volunteer can participate with the rest of the staff in their activities. If some specific topics interest the volunteer, she/he can become more involved.

About the placement

Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli region and the centre of the homonymous administrative district. The city and the region have been affected by the Tskhinval/i conflict and 2008 August war. Gori population is around 50 000 inhabitants. The distance from the capital to Gori is approximately 80 km. 50 minutes to drive by car, minibus or train.

 

If you want to apply for this project send your CV and specific motivation letter in English. 

If you have any questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing.

E-Mail: info@qartlosi.org

The deadline to apply : 1 April, 2016.
About us

The mission of the Public Union “Bridge of Friendship Kartlosi” is to support sustainable development of local communities in Shida Kartli Region and contribute to the peace process on the settlement of Tskhinval/i conflict and carry out a dialog between communities divided in the result of conflict. To support local population and youth in civil life and give possibility of realization their selves in different field of activities and topics via our activities we try to support local civil population, encourage development of their professional potential, and raise participation of youth in local life. More information: https://europa.eu/youth/volunteering/organisation/58001551025_tr

Youth Opportunity in USA

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USA Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is now accepting applications for youth to join their Police & Youth Engagement Project this April in Washington, DC.

The Police & Youth Engagement Project aims to improve relations between youth and law enforcement. Youth selected to participate will attend a two-day workshop in DC, all expenses paid, in order to give feedback to law enforcement leaders. Feedback will inform the curriculum of a national law enforcement training institute.

Youth between the ages of 16-24 who have experience interacting with law enforcement are encouraged to apply. Get all the details and apply by March 4.  http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2568558/Youth-Advisor-Application

Imagine Peace Summer Camp 2016, Greece

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Deadline:  1 March 2016
Open to: participants between the ages of 17 and 25 years old, linked to youth or community projects in their own community
Venue: 24–31 July 2016 in Ancient Olympia, Greece

Description

The British Council along with the International Olympic Truce Centre and under the auspices of the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace, is organizing the Imagine Peace Summer Camp.

The Summer Camp will take place in International Olympic Academy Facilities in Ancient Olympia, Greece, from 24 July until 31 July 2016. Participants need to arrive in Athens on the 24th July and depart from Athens on the 31st July in the evening or 1st of August.

The overall aim of the Imagine Peace Summer Camp is to engage young people in interactive workshops and sport activities that promote the Olympic Values (Respect, Excellence and Friendship) as well as peace, intercultural dialogue and respect in diversity.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • between the ages of 17 and 25
  • able to communicate in English
  • available and fully committed to taking part in the Imagine Peace Summer Camp
  • involved in youth or community projects in their own community and be motivated to implement youth initiatives for peace building following the event
  • curious, open-minded and appreciative of diversity.

Costs

The assisted places scheme covers all programme costs within Greece including accommodation, meals and transport between Athens and Ancient Olympia.

Participants are expected to cover their own international travel costs to and from Athens and any related personal expenses.

Application

Fifty participants from more than fifteen countries from around the world with different cultural and political backgrounds will come together for one week from 24 to 31 July 2016 in Ancient Olympia to take part in a series of educational workshops and sports activities that aim to promote equality and peace, and explore the role of sport in the peaceful resolution of conflict.

Participants will be divided into groups of up to seventeen people, which will be balanced in terms of gender and reflect the diversity of participants’ communities. A team of experienced facilitators, volunteers and Olympic champions will facilitate the programme. The deadline for the assisted places is until Tuesday, 01 March 2016, 23:59.

In order to apply, register HERE.

For further information, please contact: Eleni Senta via Email Eleni.Senta@britishcouncil.gr or Tania Vitsou via Email about@olympictruce.org

The official web-page.