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Tips On Exploring New Countries
An old saying holds that, “Traveling is the only thing you buy which makes you richer.” Experts say traveling is the best way to break down prejudices and experience new things. With traveling you encounter other cultures, their histories, their way of life, their customs and habits.
Opportunity To Volunteer In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
The Bonobo Conservation Project of World Wide Fund for Nature is looking for a volunteer for the term of 6 months at least to support their research and ecotourism activities with two groups of habituated bonobos. Deadline to apply is December 17th.
Refugee Crisis: Interview With A Manager Of Few Refugee Camps Kilian Kleinschmidt
YT magazine's contributor Sabiha Kapetanovic recently had the opportunity to talk with Kilian Kleinschmidt or “the Lion in the desert” as people from Mogadishu like to call him. The reason is that first, as he said, in Somalia everyone has a nickname, and second, people in Mogadishu see him as a hero.
Interview With A Former Refugee Camp Manager Kilian Kleinschmidt
YT magazine's contributor Sabiha Kapetanovic recently had the opportunity to talk with Kilian Kleinschmidt or “the Lion in the desert” as people from Mogadishu like to call him. The reason is that first, as he said, in Somalia everyone has a nickname, and second, people in Mogadishu see him as a hero.
Four Ways You Might Be Tanking Your Job Interview
How to ace a job interview? What does an employer want to see in a young job seeker? Here are tips from an expert with over a decade of experience in developing and managing youth employment programs in the U.S. This article is the first in a four part mini-series called ‘Become a Pro in the Hot Seat at the Job Interview’, prepared by Shea Ki founder of Upgrade My Interview™especially for YT magazine.
Study Finds A Link Between Your Job And Your Waist Size
A study conducted by the University of Australia, the University of Adelaide and Central Queensland University has found that those whose positions at work require a lot of decision-making tend to have a larger waist size. Linked to a lower BMI and smaller waist size are positions in which job holders have the freedom to use their skills, referred to as skills discretion.
Save The Date: International Interns Day On November 10
Work experience has become the most important prerequisite for a successful job application. According to a recent report nearly 50% of the recruiters highlight that graduates with no working experience are unlikely to be successful during the selection process. While youth websites are stuffed with internship offers, the quality of the offered internships should be the number one priority in the minds of the candidates.
The Difference Between Being A Volunteer And An Intern & Why It Matters
There are many young people who need to get a foot on the job ladder, but the problem is that the current economic climate breeds an abundance of qualified graduates, yet a limited number of graduate vacancies.
#YTGlobal Faces: Chief Macroeconomist At The ILO Ekkehard Ernst
#YTGlobal is about to start and this is the last pre-event interview that we would like to share with you. Ekkehard Ernst is a prominent expert in the field of labour market. Besides giving a speech during "Challenging Youth Unemployment" plenary session, Mr Ernst is also an expert for employment projects presentations. For those of you who can’t join us in Barcelona, you can watch Mr Ernst's speech during our live stream tomorrow from 9:30 to 11:00 (CET).
The Story Of How Young Zimbabweans Are Beating High Unemployment Figures
While youth unemployment rates in many sub-Saharans countries hover around 60 percent, the figure in Zimbabwe so high that many of the country's youth find themselves crossing the border to neighbouring countries such as South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia in search of a better life. It is estimated that about two million Zimbabweans now live in South Africa. But in the face of those surging unemployment rates a rare breed of entrepreneurs is emerging who have taken it upon themselves to juggle books with a splash of water and a taste of beef to live a life worth comparing to their European counterparts. But how do these Zimbabweans combat youth unemployment? How do they survive in a declining labour market?
Transforming Our World: Where Do We Stand And Where Are We Going?
This Saturday, is70 years since the UN was formally inaugurated. The foundational conference, held in San Francisco from April to June 1945, hosted representatives of 50 nations, 850 delegates, a total of 3500 staff, and more than 2500 press representatives, making the San Francisco Conference perhaps the greatest international gathering in the history of humanity. As a result, the United Nations Charter was signed and, upon its ratification by the majority of the signatories, the United Nations came into existence on 24 October 1945.
A Teacher By Profession, Salesman By Trade, And Comedian By Nature
For some, education is the preserve of those fighting for better life. For others, it is just a continuation of life. While for some, getting a good education is simply what was ordered by their parents.
Players On The Sidelines: Who Will Replace Hipsters?
Youth Time magazine 31st issue is out. The new topic is Culture crisis. Subscribe here. We publish full version of one of the articles online. This time it is very interesting and thoughtful piece on subcultures. Sometimes it is good to look at the reflection in society’s mirror and think a little about where in the mosaic we will be when the mirror gets broken and falls to pieces.
#YTGlobal Faces: Trainer And NGO President From Italy, Silvia Crocitta
Time goes by fast. There are just a few weeks left before YT’s biggest event of the year – the Global Youth Forum. We have already revealed some details of the event’s program, but have mentioned nothing yet about our guest lineup. And today we are about to start. Over the next three weeks we will publish a series of interviews with #YTGlobal’s prominent speakers and experts..
7 Most-Innovative Start-ups In Netherlands
Enchanting Art Of Nineteen-Year-Old Andreea Farkas
It’s really hard to find a definition for art in our time. However, there are some people who really feel it and who may represent its “incarnation”. One of them is Andreea Farkas, an awesome young artist, painter, and fashion designer who was really excited about the idea of sharing with us some of her „behind the scenes “ artistic moments and thoughts as an introductory article for a brand new art column.
United Kingdom has a very thriving start-up scene
United Kingdom has a very thriving start-up scene, having one of the main 'Financial Centres' of the world as a capital city, as well as being one of the top-destinations with the some of the best universtities in the world, for sure the potential and the space for launching new ideas and start-ups may be way much easier , adding here the industrial and technological tradition that 'The Island' have for sure makes sense why it is listed as one of the main Start-up Hubs of the world. Here we have listed 7 from the long-list of start-ups that are taking the scene of start-up culture in UK.
Startups in UK: 7 Most-Innovative
The UK has a very thriving start-up scene, having one of the main 'Financial Centres' of the world as a capital city, as well as being one of the top-destinations with the some of the best universtities in the world, for sure the potential and the space for launching new ideas and start-ups may be way much easier , adding here the industrial and technological tradition that 'The Island' have for sure makes sense why it is listed as one of the main Start-up Hubs of the world. Here we have listed 7 from the long-list of start-ups that are taking the scene of start-up culture in the UK.
How This Generation Is Changing The Concept Of Work
By 2025, millennials will form 75 percent of the global workforce. Soon, they will dominate the world’s workplaces and permeate its corporate culture. A generation that was raised on mobile devices and social networks, millennials are shaping and changing the concept of work.
Youth Job Creation Summit
Examine job creation strategies on the 2nd International youth job creation summit 2015. The event will be held 8 – 11 of November in Morocco. The summit is fully funded, but all participants are expected to pay for the costs of their travel. Hurry up to apply, it is only two days left.























