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Summer Volunteer Programme In Lisbon

Young people from all over the world are welcome to apply for a social program called Live it Lisbon! which is aimed at people who want to live, work, and create bonds with international peers. The program consists of partaking in volunteer community work in Lisbon, and it will allow you to contribute to helping communities in the Portuguese capital. The deadline to apply is 15 June.

Young Interns Against Unpaid Work: “Yes, We Can’t!”

Young interns who work in EU institutions in Brussels want to be paid for their work. They have been protesting and lobbying for months and have even brought the case to the court. What are their complaints about and will Brussels accommodate their demands?

Weekend Picks: Insightful Books About Tragic Geniuses

We often admire people with extraordinary gifts, those whom society often deems geniuses for their contributions to the progress of mankind. Among such path-finding minds are Nicola Tesla, Albert Einstein, and Mozart. However, there have also been geniuses who did not have the best interests of humanity in mind. In other words, they were dark personalities with tragic endings to their lives. The books which we have selected for you this week serve to remind us that great knowledge is not always put to a good use, and could be more of a curse than a blessing.

How To Look Better On CV

Few Tips On How To Look Better On CV With Limited Experience

Having a presentable CV can pave roads to successful employment and even those with limited professional experience can build up a strong resume if they know the right way to do it. BBC Capital’s correspondent Barna Cherian, a second-year university student from India, researched the topic and came up with interesting results.

The International Youth Friendship Camp

The International Youth Friendship Camp

Young people from all over the world are welcome to apply for the International Youth Friendship Camp. IYFCamp is a platform camp designed for participants to assemble and meet other young people and to have meaningful experiences by engaging in significant activities. This year’s theme for the event is “The role of the younger generation in making the world a better place”. The camp focuses on international friendship, social awareness, and cultural exchange. The IYFCamp will take place on 21 – 26 August, in Bali, Indonesia. The deadline for all application is 30 June.

South African Young Adults Embrace Free WIFI Hotspots As A Tool For Personal Growth

Like most technological gadgets and instruments, the internet has gradually expanded its importance, withstanding the test of time. Instigated as a rollout cable that could only be accessed by the 'elite' who owned telephone lines, the internet is now easily accessed wirelessly. This has made it easier for users to access it on their laptops, tablets, and cellphones while on the go. But the internet isn't free, and as a result most South African young people struggle to catch up with the world online.

Summer traveling

Summer Traveling: Tips How To Earn On Trips

A lot of people have the travel bug, but not all of them consider transforming their passion into a job that can pay bills and more vacations. Here are some tips how to do it.

Rotary Peace Fellowships

Each year, the Rotary Foundation selects up to 100 professionals from around the world to receive fellowships to study at one of the world’s peace centres. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops leaders who become catalysts for peace and conflict prevention and resolution. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses. Deadline to apply is 31st of May.

Customer Service, Or How To Survive Dealing With People On A Daily Basis

Customer Service, Or How To Survive Dealing With People On A Daily Basis

There is no job without difficulties of its own, but especially demanding are those which involve interaction with people. For instance, if you sell hot-dogs on a street corner, the actual act of selling is far more complex than making the product. It should not come as a surprise that employees who work with people have shorter working hours, as is the case in my company in the power industry, where I handle the ownership of electricity meters. A fairly easy administrative job becomes a lot harder when you have to deal with people who come from various walks of life, and that is why my office is open to the public six out of the eight hours that we work each day. If you serve the public in every sense of that word, then stress seems almost inevitable, unless you formulate a clear set of rules to which you must strictly adhere. Based on my experience, here are some of the guidelines that can help you to achieve a stress-free working day.

UNFCCC Internship Opportunity

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is looking for three interns in knowledge management. The internship is for a period of minimum two to maximum six months. The application process for the internship is ongoing.

Learn To Be Sensitive To The Cultural Needs Of Others, YT Expert Explains How

The following trainer has been with Youth Time on several occasions in the past. As these were all enlightening performances, we are happy he will once again be sharing his experience with the participants at the Youth International Summer School Beijing 2017, this time in his Communicating Across Cultural Diversity Workshop. Meet Hrishabh Sandilya, a Prague-based entrepreneur, academic, and commentator, who according to his own words combines his love for cities, with a passion of social entrepreneurship and teaching politics.

Paid Internship At Facebook

Facebook offers opportunities to work with huge amounts of data each and every day. The company is looking for Data Engineer interns with the mindset to use a variety of tools and platforms to move Petabytes of data across systems and build the core tables needed to perform analysis. In this role, the work of an intern will broadly influence the company’s data consumers and analysts.

The Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Humphrey Fellowship Program is designed for professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and the Fellows’ home countries. The closing date for the applications is October 1, although the deadlines vary by country.

Three Great Books Written By The Youngest Writers of All Time

We often hear the expression, “It is never too late to start.” This week, we present to you three authors whose professional motto must have been, “It is never too early to start” At a time when most people are still debating their life choices, these young people were already writing books which would bring them international popularity and prosperity.

Youth Assembly At The United Nations

Youth from around the world are invited to apply for this year’s Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations, scheduled to be held in New York, USA on August 9 - 12. The conference will provide a platform for youth from around the world to learn and share practical knowledge and skills with experienced professionals and fellow attendees through dynamic panels and workshops. With most delegates coming from far-flung parts of the world, the Youth Assembly has proven to be an embodiment of unity and diversity on an international scale. The deadline for registration is June 15.

Applications Are Open For Nantes Creative Generations Forum

Young people from all over Europe are welcome to apply for the Nantes Creative Generations Forum which is designed specifically to encourage innovative citizen initiatives, openness to Europe, and meetings and networking between young people. In order to be considered, candidates should fill out the application form by 18 June.

Young South African Agro-entrepreneur Inspires Youth To Venture Into Farming

Farming is normally regarded as the preserve of older citizens as it takes a thorough dosage of patience to yield any results. But a new wave of young agro-entrepreneurs has emerged at a crucial time when international development agencies are lobbying for younger people to take to the fields.

Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships

The Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships at Harvard offer short-term research opportunities to individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism in some new way. The application deadline is September 29th. 

Learning Leadership By Experiencing Powerlessness. Interview With International Summer School Trainer Bogdan Vaida

We continue to acquaint you with the team of trainers and experts who will be sharing their knowledge with us during the Youth International Summer School, Beijing 2017. Meet Bogdan Vaida, a young experiential trainer from the Romania who uses the appealing catchphrase: ‘I teach students how to become their own teachers’ and at the openings day of the event, will moderate The Labyrinth workshop. Let’s find out what Bogdan is made of and what he’ll be offering us at the event.

Academy Robert Bosch Fellowship At Chatham House, London

Chatham House is inviting applicants for the Academy Robert Bosch Fellowship (Russia and Eurasia) in the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs. The fellowship is for a 9-month term from mid-September 2017 to mid-June 2018. Deadline for the application is May 31.

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