Applications Invited for International Youth Summer School 2020

About the Organization:

Youth Time International Movement is an internationally oriented non-profit, non-political organization which actively represents a platform of dialogue between cultures and generations. Youth Time International Movement provides opportunities to take part in various projects, to help youth acquire new knowledge and skills in social and public sphere as well as to build up relations with other young social leaders. Youth Time International Movement vision is to give a chance to youth of all nationalities, creeds and genders who wish to make a positive impact both in their society and globally.

International Youth Summer School 2020

Youth Time International Movement is officially opening the Application Call for Participants for its International Youth Summer School 2020. This Summer School is organized in partnership with the University of Iceland and City of Reykjavik.

The theme this year is: Future Skills for Workplace Sustainability: Preparing for Transition.

Technology and Innovation has already brought great change to the job marketplace leading to a disruption of the skills that are needed. Not only is this happening now, but it is happening rapidly, and it is continuing to evolve on a near daily basis with the introduction of robotic automation, technical innovations and digitalization set to cost millions of jobs worldwide.

The International Youth Summer School in Iceland will help to prepare young adults for the changes that are pending now and likely in the future. They will learn and analyze the most influential trends in the development of the different areas in global society and what the outline of skills, education and training for sustainable future global development will be. They will study how to avoid becoming an obsolete figure in an ever-developing world and explore new ways to ensure that the role of young adults as working professionals remains sustainable.

Who is eligible?

• Young people 18-35 from around the world;
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking);
• Master’s/PhD students, social entrepreneurs, young professionals, persons working at/with startup incubators and/or accelerators;
• Workers with youth, young professionals who work in education sphere;
• Show proven evidence of interests in Future Skills, workplace sustainability and participation of the international youth community, and/or involvements in related fields;
• Preferred backgrounds to include social and business enterprises, startups, non-profits, social activists, artists, educators, young researchers, scholars and students.

What can you expect from the event?

• Participate in educational and interactive talks and become inspired through workshops conducted by esteemed honorable guests.
• Gain valuable new skills, knowledge and experiences that will serve as a solid foundation for your future entrepreneurial endeavors.
• Have a fruitful working and immersing experience in the beautiful city of Reykjavik and Icelandic culture.
• Have a unique opportunity to meet with like-minded people from across the globe.
• Network with renowned professionals in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, finance, science and technology.
• Take part in a fantastic cultural exchange program which includes trips to see some of Reykjavik’s most iconic attractions and Icelandic outstanding nature.
• The program, food, and twin room shared accommodation in a student hostel are partially covered by Youth Time International Movement. Please take into consideration that travel costs are at your own expense.
• Join each other in celebration at our welcome reception and farewell party.

How to apply?

1. Fill out the Participant Application form entirely.

2. Submit your up-to-date CV

3. Make a one-minute video answering the following questions:

• What is your motivation for applying for the Future Skills International Youth Summer School?
• How do you see the possible involvement of the young people of the development Future Skills for Workplace Sustainability?
• How do you plan to use the knowledge and skills gained during the Summer School?

The event will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland from June 25th-30th 2020.

The application call will close on April 24th 2020, results will be announced on May 1st 2020.

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