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Apply Now: World Heritage Youth Forum 2016
Young people from the 21 member states of the current World Heritage Committee are welcome to apply for the World Heritage Youth Forum 2016 which will be held from 29th of June to 12th of July in Istanbul, Turkey. Participation is fully funded including travel expanses. Deadline to apply is March 25.
Unusual Professions: Brilliant Gemologist
While on the most popular career list for 2016, dominate professions related mailny to the areas of IT and medicine, such as Network System Analysts, Programmer, Software Engineer; Physician, Medical Assistant, Veterinary Technicians, Physician and Surgeon and so on..., there are occupations, which are quite interesting and fetch good income. These are lesser known areas and consequenty have lesser competition. In this series, every Wednesday at 16:00 CET, we would like to introduce you to those professions worth more than just a good look.
Combatting Sexist Hate Speech: Why Youth Should Act
Last week, from February 9-12, the No Hate Speech Movement organized a seminar linked to implementing of the Gender Equality Strategy of the Council of Europe. The event took place in the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg and was called “Combatting Sexist Hate Speech”. The idea was to bring together human rights activists, researchers, and policymakers to deepen the understanding of sexist hate speech and identify appropriate responses.
In Pursuit For A Better Life: Few Stories Of Sub-Saharan Youth
While European and American youth plunder themselves in vast resources, African youth are not being left behind as they use the minimal resources at their disposal to find creative ways of erking out a living during their spare time. Youth Times correspondent Farai Diza has extensively travelled through many sub Saharan countries that include Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe and discovered that spare time among youths in all the above countries is mostly about racking in some income.
Mobility Of Non-EU Youth In Europe: A Step Forward
After years-long consultations, ministers of home affairs and justice of the EU countries came to an agreement on common entrance and residency rules for non-EU students and researchers, which will significantly liberalize travel and mobility for young people from non-EU countries.
Design Thinking: The Muddled Method Which Changed The Concept Of Business
Perhaps you, like many others, associate the word design with some kind of visual styling of a product, building, or printed material for the purpose of attracting clients and increasing sales. However, for the majority of modern managers and businessmen the concept of design has become a new way of thinking that allows them to handle a variety of intricate problems in a non-trivial way.
Twenty-First Century Of Sleep Deprivation
Sleepless nights have become an increasingly frequent way of handling an extraordinary workload while maintaining a social life. The extreme proponents of this approach sleep only 4 hours a night. How and with what consequences?
Studying Abroad: Five Interesting Student Exchange Programs
Exchange programs for students have proved to be a great way for youth to enrich their student days, gain valuable experience, meet new people, and have genuine fun. Studying abroad can also be life changing as it can stand out on your CV and give you great career opportunities in the future. We have done a little research for you and herewith offer a versatile list of five great exchange programs for you to consider.
The Power Of Non-formal Education: Learning Opportunities In The EU In 2016
At least one in five young individuals from Denmark, France, Cyprus, Sweden, and the United Kingdom participates in available non-formal education activities, while Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Slovakia, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia register much lower percentages. This is one of the main findings of the EU Youth Report 2015, which has revealed that the understanding and acceptance of non-formal education as an integral part of personal and professional growth is still rather low in the “eastern” parts of the Union.
Get Experience In Communications And Events
The network of major European cities - EUROCITIES is offering a work experience placement communications & events as part of the communications team for a period of up to six months, starting on 1 March 2016. Deadline to apply is February 1.
Youth Employment In Europe: What Will It Be Like In 2016?
When your neighbor loses his job, it’s a recession. When you lose your job, it’s a depression. This is how some humorous economists have described the financial crisis that hit the globe almost a decade ago. But the joke might not be so funny to millions of young Europeans who, due to the crisis, have been unemployed for years and have few prospects of finding decent jobs soon.
Ms. Cecilia Vazquez And Her Contribution To Galician Youth And Spanish Society
If you happen to go to Spain and wish to dedicate yourself to youth, students, and active citizenship, one of the most relevant areas where positive developments respecting youth are occurring is the Spanish Region of Galicia, a small but very beautiful part of Spain where people know where and how to focus and are receptive to development, from the rural areas to the Galician cities.
Take A Fully Funded Summer Course At The University Of Oslo
The University of Oslo offers a unique opportunity for international students - the International Summer School (ISS). 23 courses from art to international politics. Every year ISS welcome over 550 students from about 90 countries. The deadline for scholarship applicants is February 1, and the deadline for self-financing applicants is March 15.
EU Commission Offering Paid Traineeships
The European Commission open applications for a paid traineeship of 5 months starting on 1st October. There are about 1.300 places available. Trainees will receive a monthly grant of €1,120 and reimbursement of travel expenses. Deadline to apply is January 29.
The Adventurous Life Of Mathilde In South Africa
Nowadays, many young Europeans are thinking about volunteering as a strategy for learning and for developing skills and competencies for a global job market which interfaces with the world at large. A fine example of a young person who is experiencing adventure while taking on serious responsibilities is Mathilde Barre Moreira, a wonderful newbie in the pace-setting system of volunteering in South Africa.
5 Free And Low Cost Volunteering Programs To Contribute To Society
In today's society, the concept of volunteerism has been misused through the attempts of many organizations to commercialise it through the well known volunteer and travel for free programs.
Apply Now For UN Academic Impact Global Youth Forum
UN open applications for United Nations Academic Impact Global Youth Forum 2016. 60 students from UN countries will be selected as delegates. Participation is fully funded. Deadline to apply is March 31.
The Story Of A Charming Moroccan Nomad
In the world of traveling, women can also be fearless, adventurous, and real experts, able to show us the most scenic routes to the most fabulous places and take us on breathtaking journeys. Houda Chaloun, an intrepid experienced traveler from Morocco, has been traveling the world for a long time. She has almost always been on a global quest to do the thing she loves the most and fill her life with new experiences, challenges and unique stories to share. In this interview we asked Houda 5 questions to know more about herself, her motivations to become a world traveler and what it means to be a traveler according to her.
Study Danish Language In Denmark For Free
International Students from various countries can apply for a scholarship under the Cultural Agreements programme to attend a Danish Summer Language Course. Participation is fully funded. Deadline to apply is March 1.
7 Ways to Fund Your International Conferences/Events
Whether you are a student or young professional, there are a lot of chances where you have to travel internationally for an event or a conference, but face financial pressure and might miss such events. All I can say is I have been one of those lucky people who had a lot of funding in my student life for these events and I can share some of the knowledge of how the masters of sponsorships and “yours truly” managed to secure those funds. Read on to find 7 of those ways which have worked for most of us.
























