G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit‏, Australia

Posted on May 31, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 July 2014
Open to: participants from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UK, the USA, South Africa and Argentina
Venue: 18 July 2014 – 22 July 2014 – Sheraton on the Park Hotel (149 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia)

Description

The G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20YEA) is a collective of leading entrepreneurship support organizations representing the G20 countries who seek to promote youth entrepreneurship as a powerful driver of economic renewal, job creation, innovation and social change.

On the agenda this year,G20 YEA will look at how entrepreneurship can help reduce youth unemployment. Global unemployment is at world record rate with 73.4 million young workers worldwide reported unemployed in 2013. Youth unemployment has incredibly negative social, political and economical implications and it is a critical topic to tackle as part of the G20 summit. See video here: http://bit.ly/1snZlnu

Eligibility

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

from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UK, the USA, South Africa and Argentina. The European Union is also represented in the G20YEA
40 years of age or under (exceptions may be considered on prior application and acceptance by the summit managers)
The business founder, co-founder, majority shareholder
Or a leader in building entrepreneurship ecosystems
Clear on the outcome to build an action plan on youth employment and communiqué driven to support prosperous economic growth
High revenue or high potential business
Able to add significant value to the action plan through experience within at least one of the 6 pillars of entrepreneurship ecosystems:
Trade and globalization
Investment and access to capital
Government, taxation and regulation
Innovation and technology
Education and coordinated support
Entrepreneurship culture and equality

It is preferable that the applicant also provide a link to a 1-2 minute YouTube video introducing yourself and your business

Costs

observer registration and sponsored attendee registration at AUD1,500
members registration AUD1,100

Application

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to: marion@sierramarketing.com.au

The official web-page.

The Community ACTion Ukrainian Style 2014, Ukraine

Posted on May 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 May 2014
Open to: volunteers from around the globe (age 19+)
Venue: 11-21 July 2014, Ternopil, Ukraine

Description

CACTUS (Community ACTion Ukrainian Style) is an international English language program that involves Ukrainian and international volunteers and youth leaders, and is aimed at promoting civic society development and youth activism in the next generation of young leaders in Ukraine.

This year, the CACTUS Forum will take place in July 11-21, 2014 in the city of Ternopil in Western Ukraine. The forum is prefaced by a three-day staff training period. During this time, staff members learn more about project design, Team Time activities, social events, games, activities, and collaborate with their teaching partners to put final touches on their lesson plans. Each staff member is a team leader, a project design teacher, a teacher of an elective subject (courses agreed upon every June), social event organizer, as well as required to do other small duties such as set up coffee breaks and escort participants to different locations.

The 10 – day forum is a high-energy, all-English speaking forum in which the seventy participants are separated into six teams led by two to three staff members. The teams each have their own name, color, motto, and song. While staff members stress the importance of bonding to participants with their teammates, all participants interact with each other through their various classes so as to increase the feel of a genuine community.

The most important aspect of the CACTUS camp is learning how to identify, design, and implement a community project relevant to the participants. The Project Design classes are made up of participants from roughly the same region of Ukraine so that each participant will have one to two others to collaborate on a project with. There are usually about 12-15 regional participant groups. The teachers and mentors for each group of participants are those staff members that are geographically closest to the regional groups. Mentors assist, but do not lead, the groups throughout the entire project. During these lessons, participants learn all the steps for creating a project (identifying community needs and resources), designing the decided project (creating an action plan and assigning jobs to each participant), funding a project, and writing a grant. Unlike other current programs in Ukraine, every regional group will have the opportunity to apply for a CACTUS grant in the amount of 300-500 UAH (depending on CACTUS’ funding). After the summer forum, participants then implement their project with the aid of their staff mentors. Once the project is complete, they must properly close the grant.

Aside from Team Time and the Project Design classes, participants choose two extra classes that they are interested in. The list of offered courses varies from year to year according to staff’s desire and knowledge base. However, in its five years, CACTUS camp always offers the immensely popular Spanish language class. This past year, Photography, Spanish, Healthy Lifestyles, African Culture, World Religions, Music, Art and Poetry, Journalism, Professional Advancement, Public Speaking and Rhetoric, the Counselor in Training program, Economics, Psychology, and English Slang and Colloquial Speech classes were offered. Large periods of free time are also included in the schedule. This allows participants and staff members to bond with one another through organized and unorganized activities such as sports, games, art projects, and clubs. In addition, every night features a social event. Planned almost entirely by staff members (with one night organized by Counselors-in-Training), social events vary from scavenger hunts around Ternopil, dances, lectures about social issues, movie night, and so on. Eight out of the ten days are dedicated to classes. On the very first day this year we will also have our all-CACTUS clean-up in Ternopil and use this project as an example for the PDM activities. On a Sunday, staff members will host a picnic for participants that will end with a movie night. The final day of CACTUS will be the community service project presentations.

Eligibility

All volunteers who:

are 19 and older;
are fluent in English (any other language is a plus)
would like to discover Ukraine and meet young Ukrainian activists and people from other parts of the world and help Ukrainian youth make a positive change in their country are eligible to apply.

No special qualification is needed. Staff will be required to teach an elective class, but it is mostly up to them which one to choose.

Costs

The program covers accommodation and meals, as well as materials necessary for the lessons and other activities. Transportation to and from Ukraine will be covered by staff.

Application

Please go to http://cactusua.org/ and find the link on the homepage to fill out the CACTUS Staff application online by 31 May, 2014. Applicants will be notified of the outcomes of the evaluation by June 7, 2014 at the latest.

If you have questions, please contact us:

E-mail: cactus.ua@gmail.com

Website: http://cactusua.org/

The International Summer University in Georgia

Posted on May 19, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 July 2014 – for international participants ; 23 July 2014 – for georgian participants
Open to: participants Armenia, Azerbaijan, Albania, Belarus, Estonia, Israel, Iran, India, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, USA, Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, Arab countries, Balkans, etc
Venue: 12-18 August 2014, Bakuriani, Georgia, Hotel “Vere Palace”, Mountain Resort

Description

The New Economic School Georgia stands for private property, individual liberty and personal dignity in order to improve world in which we live and make it just, diverse and comfortable. The International Summer University will be held oin Bakuriani, Georgia, Hotel “Vere Palace”, Mountain Resort.

Dates: August 12-18, 2013

Place:Bakuriani, Georgia, Hotel “Vere Palace”, Mountain Resort.

Language: English

Organizer:
– New Economic School – Georgia

Partners:
– Freedom Works (USA)

Lecturers:

– Dr. Randal Holcombe, Professor of Economics, Florida State University, USA;
– Dr. Pierre Garello, Professor of Economics, Paul Cezanne University, Aix en Provence, director of IES-Europe, France;
– Paata Sheshelidze, President, New Economic School – Georgia;
– Gia Jandieri, Vice-president, New Economic School – Georgia;

Eligibility

Participants of the Summer School can be from:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Albania, Belarus, Estonia, Israel, Iran, India, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, USA, Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, Arab countries, Balkans, etc;

Costs

Financial Support:
NESG covers:
1. Accommodation expenditures for all participants;
2. Three times meals for all participants;
3. Travel expenditures of selected participants from following countries;

All Participants pay fee of 100 EURO;
NESG is responsible for purchasing of flight tickets for the selected participants;
NESG is responsible for accommodation reservation;

NESG is not responsible for:

– Health insurance and services;
– Tickets for not-selected participants;
– Other additional expenses;

Special offer for donors:
– An organization or person who is willing to support summer University could nominate candidates for participation or create scholarship for applicants.
– Amount for one scholarship: 380 USD + international travel expenses.

Application

Deadline:
a) for International applications: July 1st, 2014,
b) for foreign participants applying for travel grant, application deadline is June 9 , 2014
c) for Georgian participants: July 23, 2014

– Selected participants from foreign countries will be contacted before July 5.
– Selected Participants from Georgia will be announced at: July 28
– Every selected participant will receive reading materials by email and then a complimentary book: Public Choice – A Premier

– Candidates must sent CV and motivation letter to email: university@nesgeorgia.org ;
– Travel grants for foreign participants are limited. Applicants should note about their need of travel grant;
– The travel grant doesn’t include the participation fee;
– There is no visa requirement for the citizens of listed above countries;

If you have any questions, write to:university@nesgeorgia.org

Phone: + 995 322 399 375; Cell phone:+ 995 593 280 433
Email: university@nesgeorgia.org

The official web-page.

Summer Internship Opportunity in Europe!!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by RedFoxx

The Carbon Market Forum (CMF) at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels is seeking an intern to work for 6 months starting in June 2014, possibly extendible beyond this period.

Responsibilities
•   Carry out research and produce material on projects, with initial focus on carbon leakage
•   Research and draft background materials on climate change, market approaches related to climate change and climate finance
• Assist with the preparation and publication of CEPS Commentaries and other CEPS publications related to the above subjects
• Provide support to the Head of the Carbon Market Forum
•   Provide general administrative support to the Carbon Market Forum, including helping to organize CMF meetings.
• Maintain liaison with stakeholders such as business associations, environmental NGOs, etc.

Requirements
•   A degree in international relations, political science, environmental economics, European studies, or similar
•   English language skills at native-speaker level; French or another language is an asset
•   Experience with an international relations environment, multi-stakeholder process
•   Well organized and able to pay attention to detail, ability to work in a demanding environment, under pressure, take initiative and be a problem-solver
• Ability to internalize substantial amount of material and think laterally
•   Interest in climate change and market approaches to climate change, international relations
• Hard working and interested to potentially continue in this field
• Student status with an authorization to work in Belgium.

Start date: interviews will take place in the third week of January. Work will start as soon as possible after that.
Duration: Six months, extendible for twelve months for the right candidate. Compensation: Depending on the level, experience and background of the candidate. Workplace: Brussels.

If you are interested, please send your CV and a short covering letter to the attention of Andrei Marcu to andrei.marcu@ceps.eu, no later than 30 May 2014.

The Peace Conference of Youth 2014 in Osaka, Japan

Posted on May 19, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 May 2014
Open to: students who are aged 25 or under as of August 2014
Venue: 25-30 August 2014, Osaka city, Japan

Description

The Peace Conference of Youth [PCY] 2014 is not intended to be a closed debate. Ideas and proposals generated by the groups will be presented in an open discussion environment to discover the bestways to achieve “lasting peace on Earth”. It will be an environment to gauge opinions and make connections. The starting point for sustainable actions and problem-solving solutions is for young people to actually feel that the would can be changed by small actions taken by themselves. The theme of PCY 2014 is “Expanding region harmony from education”. We would like you to challenge yourselves to make a feasible Action Plan through discussions and presentations. The PCY (Peace Conference of Youth) is a program aimed to cultivate leaders who can take proactive actions and use their initiative for the achievement of world peace. Junior Chamber International Osaka (JCI Osaka) provides an opportunity for students from all over the world to learn and discover world peace, and to reach a conclusion of what needs to be done for world peace. We hope that members of PCY will use the International network constructed since 2010 in the continues effort and action to bring a permanent world peace to reality. The PCY provides an opportunity for students to learn about a number of different programs during the pre-event activities. Guest speakers will be invited for learning more about contribution to international peace as preparation at pre-PCY. Participants will be able to picture ideal world by learning what is actually done in the real world. Discussion at pre-PCY will be deepened by sharing knowledge and experience with students from different countries. All the participants build up ideas and proposals by working together and the problem-solving plans will be implemented.

Eligibility

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

Applicant must be aged 25 or under as of August, 2014. Must be an active university or graduate student who can attend all events during the program.
Former participants or students may NOT apply.
Applicant must join PCY2014.

Costs

We at PCY（Peace Conference of Youth） strongly support the fostering of young leaders able to make a change actively.
To offer students from around the world with vitality, who can look into the future, a place to play an active part in making change, JCI OSAKA will provide the following expenses needed to participate in PCY.

Transportation Expenses:

For distant participants, Shinkansen expense to Shin-Osaka or Airplane expense to Osaka.
Expense needed to move during PCY.
※We asked that transportation expense needed to move from participants home to the nearest Shinkansen station or airport, and from Shin-Osaka or airport to meeting place (Osaka) for domestic students will be personal expense.

Travel Expense:

Accommodation Fee（Designated accommodation by JCI OSAKA）
Meal Fee（Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided by JCI OSAKA during stay）

Overseas training（Domestic student only)
We will post further details as soon as details have been decided.

Application

Deadline is May 30th, 2014 (Domestic students, Exchange students studying in Japan, Students studying outside of Japan). The selection results will be sent to all applicants around the end of June by e-mail.

Download the application entry form from HERE before applying.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, contact Here

The official web-page.

The Peace Conference of Youth 2014 in Osaka, Japan

Posted on May 16, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 May 2014
Open to: students who are aged 25 or under as of August 2014
Venue: 25-30 August 2014, Osaka city, Japan

Description

Eligibility

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

Applicant must be aged 25 or under as of August, 2014. Must be an active university or graduate student who can attend all events during the program.
Former participants or students may NOT apply.
Applicant must join PCY2014.

Costs

Transportation Expenses:

Travel Expense:

Accommodation Fee（Designated accommodation by JCI OSAKA）
Meal Fee（Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided by JCI OSAKA during stay）

Overseas training（Domestic student only)
We will post further details as soon as details have been decided.

Application

Download the application entry form from HERE before applying.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, contact Here

The official web-page.

Apply for a ”Post-2015 Youth Global Strategy Meeting” in Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on May 6, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 7 May 2014
Open to: participants from all over the world
Venue: 6-8 June 2014 | Bangkok, Thailand

Description

WHY? Young people have an important role to play in the lead up to the Post-2015 Development Agenda. For the last two years, several youth organizations and coalitions have been involved through difference consultations, UN meetings, reports and other spaces.

WHAT? Given that the new development agenda is fast approaching and the importance of mobilizing across movements and regions, the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (YCSRR) is organizing a global strategy meeting for young activists involved in the Post-2015 discussions. The purpose of the meeting will be to strategize around engagement and agenda setting across youth movements, advancing young people’s demands going into Post-2015 and building upon the inter-linkages between development issues and sexual and reproductive rights.

WHO? Young people from all regions who are involved in the Post-2015 UN Process are invited to apply. The meeting is open to young people working on sexual and reproductive rights as well as those coming from other movements. Please note that young people from the Global South will have priority.

WHEN? 6-8 June 2014 | WHERE? Bangkok, Thailand

Only one person per organization will be considered. Young people from the Global South, LGBTIQ and human rights activists as well as young activists working outside of the sexual and reproductive rights movement are strongly encouraged to apply. The meeting will be in English only; translation services will not be made available. Self-funded participants must also submit a full application. LGBTIQ activists interested in the pre-meeting SOGI training must apply to both the training and global strategy meeting to be considered.

Eligibility

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

Youth aged 18 to 29 years old;
Agreement with YCSRR Principles and Values;
Active member of an organization involved in the Post-2015 development agenda discussions;
Experience in the post-2015 process at the national, regional or global level.
Demonstrated experience in advocacy;
Proficient in English;
Committed to actively follow-up for at least 6 months, in order to implement outcome strategies;
Interested in Sexual and Reproductive Rights and the inter-linkages with youth movement(s) and the Post-2015 Development Agenda

Scholarships

The meeting will include both funded and self-funded participants. A limited number of scholarships will be available for participants from the Global South.

Application

All interested applicants must complete the application form by Midnight EDT on Wednesday 7 May 2014. Incomplete applications and applications received after Midnight EDT on Wednesday 7 May 2014 will not be considered.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit 2014 in Pittsburgh, USA

Posted on May 6, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 May 2014
Open to: Accomplished undergraduate and entry-level graduate student leaders from college campuses across the world
Venue: 26 -29 July 2014, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Description

Join 50 top student leaders from across the world to learn how to be effective, ethical, and innovative leaders at the Student Leadership Summit in University of Pittsburgh campus, Pittsburgh, PA. Participants will work alongside distinguished mentors who will share their expertise and provide dynamic leadership training. Students will emerge from the academy with the skills and experience to excel as global leaders. The summit will take place on 26 -29 July 2014.

Eligibility

Accomplished undergraduate and entry-level graduate student (enrolled and/or have completed first year of graduate school) leaders from college campuses across the world.

Costs

Paid registration, room, board, and up to $500 (for international students) as need dependent.

Application

Application deadline is 16 May 2014, midnight EDT. Complete the online application HERE and upload the following attachments:

One current letter of recommendation written by a university administrator (e.g. College Dean, Director of Student Life, Departmental Chair);
Résumé (include GPA on résumé);
One-page essay (requirements noted on application).

For more information please visit the official website HERE.

OSCE/ODIHR Youth Forum 2014 in Warsaw, Poland

Posted on April 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 12 May 2014
Open to: youth leaders between the ages of 25 and 35 years old, from South-East Europe as well as Central and Western Europe, Canada and the USA
Venue: 16-17 June 2014 in Warsaw, Poland

Description

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is organizing a two-day Youth Forum on 16-17 June 2014 in Warsaw. The Youth Forum will bring together 35 youth leaders to discuss challenges to youth political participation in the 21st century and ways to overcome these. The final outcome of the Youth Forum will be a number of recommendations on how the OSCE and its institutions can better assist participating States to meet their commitments and obligations on the inclusion of youth in democratic processes.

The Youth Forum will involve three categories of young leaders – representing the following categories:

Voice: This relates to informal forms of political participation and focuses on online activism. Ideal candidates include representatives of social media groups and bloggers.
Influence: This relates to semi-formal forms of political participation and focuses on civil society organizations active in advocating and lobbying for changes to policies. We are looking for leaders who want to influence politics but do not want to do so through formal structures.
Governance: This relates to formal mechanisms of political participation such as political parties and governance institutions. Ideal candidates are leaders such as young politicians and members of parliaments, government representatives, city councilors, policy and political advisors.

The Youth Forum will exploring different forms of political participation and how these complement each other thus including youth in democratic policy work. Participants will be offered an opportunity to discuss good practices and challenges in youth political participation in the OSCE region. The Youth Forum will also offer a unique opportunity to explore and discuss the unique approach that the OSCE offers – its comprehensive cross-dimensional approach to security. The participants will be asked to actively participate during the Youth Forum in various working groups. Moreover, selected participants will be asked to actively participate in moderated online discussions ahead of the Youth Forum. The OSCE/ODIHR reserves the right to withdraw the invitation should a selected participant fail to engage in online discussion, on a weekly basis, ahead of the seminar.

Eligibility

Selection criteria:

− Young leaders aged 25 to 35;

− Gender and geographical balance;

− Minimum 2 years of experience and proven track record of involvement and engagement within their social community (i.e. involvement in the NGO sector, student’s unions, local and national political parties, online democracy and human rights associations, political parties and NGOs);

− Participants will have to submit this application form and their CV;

− All applicants will be asked to take part in a skype interview;

− English language competency

Costs

Accommodation and travel costs for the event will be covered by the OSCE/ODIHR.

Application

Please apply by submitting your offline application and recent Curriculum Vitae. OSCE/ODIHR will be selecting the participants.

Submit your application no later than 12 May 2014 to youth@odihr.pl

For more information about the OSCE/ODIHR Youth Forum and the selection procedure, please click here.

Applications are Open! Aspire Academy in Romania 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 April 2014
Open to: secondary education, undergraduate, postgraduate students
Venue: Aspire Academy: 4-11 July; Aspire High School: 3-7 July 2014; Poiana Brasov, Romania

Description

Aspire Academy is Aspire Romania’s flagship program aimed at students pursuing their undergraduate or masters degree. Aspire Romania has the mission of discovering, developing and connecting outstanding young leaders from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. Aspire Academy will take place between 4-11 July, at Hotel Sport, in Poiana Brasov, Romania.

Aspire High School is a Aspire Romania’s program dedicated to high school students, for people who are not afraid to constantly challenge themselves for the sake of bettering the world around them! In 2014, Aspire High School will take place between 3-7 July, at Hotel Sport, in Poiana Brasov, Romania.

Aspire Professional Workshop/Aspire Alumni Weekend: 5 – 6 July, 2014. The workshop will be designed as an immersion experience in which participants live together with each other, form bonds and interact with the faculty, organizers, senior board and the Aspire community at large. APW will be held in the same venue as the other programs and will share the classroom with the Aspire Alumni weekend program.

Eligibility

For Aspire Academy, they are accepting 50 undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in higher education, although please note that postgraduates will occupy fewer places on the program and must be at most 25 years old.

For Aspire High School, they will be selecting 50 students as well, enrolled in secondary education at either a public or a private institution.

The Aspire Professional Workshop targets young professionals (aged 23-30) from companies and organizations in Romania and abroad. The Aspire Alumni Weekend will gather Aspire Alumni from all generations.

Costs

The selection process is entirely needs-blind and they offer full and partial scholarships to all those who need the support! That is to say, you first apply, receive your offer, if you are a good match for Aspire programs, and only afterwards will you be able to let them know whether you need financial aid. If you do, they will then have a second interview, aimed at assessing your financial need, only. Aspire Academy and Aspire High School will incur a fee of EUR 290 and the Aspire Professional Workshop will incur a fee of EUR 100.

Application

Application deadline is 30 April 2014. Apply online HERE.

For more information visit the official website HERE.