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Alternative Education: A Glance at World Schooling

World Schooling combines that thirst for adventure with education. It's time to take a dive into this alternative way of education.
ZeroToOne High Impact Leaders Fellowship

ZeroToOne High Impact Leaders Fellowship

Undergraduate students and recent graduates from Africa are invited to participate in a six-week online fellowship. This program will provide experiential learning opportunities for career development to youth aged 16 to 30. The deadline is on 9 November 2020.
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How The Healthy Teen Project are Combatting Eating Disorders in the USA

Eating disorders among young people possess an obstacle not only for themselves, but for their families as well. While, among professionals, there is a general agreement that there is no single cause for eating disorders. We spoke to Katie Bell, ANP/PMHNP, Co-Founder of the Healthy Teen Project, in an exclusive interview with Youth Time, to find out how they address physical, emotional, and nutritional health when supporting people with this illness.
Volunteer For Concordia Normandie Maine

Volunteer For Concordia Normandie Maine

Young people aged 18-30 are invited to participate in an environmental volunteering programme in Le Mans, France. The program will take place over 51 weeks starting on 1 December 2020.
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Free Online Courses – Finance

Across the world, from the US to the UK, the finance industry is expanding, giving more opportunities to people looking to forge a path in this field. Here, we show you the best free online courses to improve your skills, no matter your ability.
Remote Fundraising Internship at United Way of America

Remote Fundraising Internship at United Way of America

Current university students are invited for a remote internship that will take place in January – April 2021. Candidates will work with United Way, the largest non-profit organization that focuses on community-based projects in education, health, and financial literacy. Application process is ongoing.
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Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation

Journalists with at least five years’ experience are invited to attend a year-long paid fellowship in journalism innovation at Harvard. Fellows will attend seminars, shop talks, master classes and benefit from the resources offered by the institution. The deadline is on 1 December 2020.
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Healthcare Policy Internship in Brussels, Belgium

The European Healthcare Distribution Association is accepting applications for a mandatory 6-month internship, starting in March 2021. Candidates should show practical skills, high motivation for work, flexibility, a dynamic attitude, and team spirit. The deadline is on 18 December 2020.
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Funded ‘Birds of a Feather Flock Together’ Project

Birds of a Feather Flock Together project is inviting youth to participate in a 11-month volunteering opportunity in Zagreb, Croatia. Participants will conduct nature conservation fieldwork and produce educational content. The deadline is on 8 November 2020.
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Emotional Growth & Therapeutic Boarding Schools. How Do They Work?

Emotional Growth schools and Therapeutic Boarding Schools (TBS) must be signs of just how much are new generations appreciating the importance of mental health. But what is their program and what does the therapy within the therapeutic stand for in these schools? Read on to find out.
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Multiple Internships at New York Azure Pottery Studio

New York-based Azure pottery studio is seeking interns to join the company on marketing campaigns, artistic work, and teaching. This is a 20-25 hour a week commitment available from May through August, with the possibility of extension into the fall of 2021. Application process is ongoing.
Young woman studying an online course / Photo: Vlada Karpovich

Free Online Courses – Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain

According to many experts, in the time we live, it’s going to be cryptocurrencies to the rescue, most especially for the youth. Even JP Morgan, which is the largest investment bank in the world, based on recent reports by major finance magazines, is all fired up for these investments. This very bank, in the past, was many a time seen waging a war of words on cryptocurrencies. In this article, we will have a look at some of the more interesting free online courses to understand cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
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Frontier Economic Internship in Cologne, Germany

Current students or recent graduates with a bachelor degree in economics are invited to take part in a 8-12 internship at Frontier, an economics consultancy that works across Europe. Interns will benefit from exposure to analytical projects and the opportunity to launch their career upon completion of the internship. The deadline is on 29 January 2021.
7 Psychological Types of Team Members

7 Psychological Types of Team Members

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an expert that seeks to take their work on a new level, you may wonder whether it’s time to start building a team around you. Teams tend to become ecosystems for growth and development as members influence the performance of each other. It is especially important to find the right people who will complement each other’s strengths rather than cause unnecessary discomfort. In this article, we will learn more about building a team and psychological types that team members may possess.
World Development Information Day

World Development Information Day in a Nutshell

In this Youth Time piece, you will read about the marking of World Development Information Day, its background, relevance and ways to observe it, as well as how development is related to nowadays’ technology and its proper usage. The article also takes a concise look at Sustainable and Development Goals established by the United Nations targeting a better socio-economic world, and not only, for every one of us, by 2030.
Pens created out of paper

Project Syahi: Reducing Plastic Waste and Challenging the Patriarchy

In this piece you will read about an exceptional initiative - Project Syahi, which involves pens created out of paper which is upcycled from the waste generated in various commercial sectors. Youth Time had a unique opportunity to speak with Purva Pasricha, Executive Member of Enactus Kirori, who elaborates more about how these pens are crafted, how they protect the environment, as well as how women working with them are at the same time challenging patriarchy norms and becoming more financially independent.  
Two young scientist working in laboratory

Johns Hopkins Summer Science Internship

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for the summer internship program at Johns Hopkins. The three-month internship will cover the techniques and experiences required for research projects in medicine and sciences. The program will take place from 30 May 2021 – 7 August 2021. The deadline is on 1 February 2021.
Rez at the first Global Refugee Forum in the UN Palace of Nations in December 2019

Kurdish Human Rights Hero, Rez Gardi: Wanting More Than Safety Seemed Ungrateful

She was born stateless in the slums of a refugee camp in Pakistan. There were no Disney fairy tales before the bedtime. Instead, Rez Gardi (29) was raised listening to stories about her parents risking lives to defend the rights of Kurds. She grew up fighting the wrong labels, cruel assumptions and prejudices that have set her life path: Rez became the first ever female Kurd who graduated from Harvard Law School and is now teaching refugees around the world that nobody has the right to crush their dreams.  
10 Inspiring Young People to Follow in 2020

10 Inspiring Young People to Follow in 2020

Young people seem to often get the short end of the stick. Their lives are governed by rules created by older people who often underestimate them. While their lives are severely affected by the choices made by adults around them, they rarely have a say in policies that will impact their lives. Despite being unable to vote or have full independence, the following teenagers are trying and succeeding at making a difference. These inspiring young people are following their passion and taking the world by storm!
Portrait of a young nutritionist

Free Online Courses for Nutritionists and Dieticians

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics along with the Commission of Dietetic Registration had forecast way back in 2010 that Dieticians and Nutritionists will be very much in demand. Even though the workforce in these professions is not yet in critically short supply, the need is way above average compared to many professions and is to continue in the times to come. In this article, we talk about some of the important aspects of the profession and free online courses that help add to your qualifications and knowledge.

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It’s needless to emphasise the role of social media in modern times. We are all aware of its importance for our lives, daily routines and even our choices and behaviors. Given this importance, no wonder people are trying to get a career out of social media knowledge. But what is it that you need in order to succeed?