Backgound:
ACTIS, in collaboration with the Alliance for Global Sustainability (a university partnership between the ETH Zürich, MIT Boston, University of Tokyo and Chalmers University), the Swiss Academy of Technical Sciences (SATW) and the Environmental Engineering Group from Serbia, is pleased to announce the opening of the applications for the 2012 Youth Encounter on Sustainability (YES) course in Serbia.
The YES course aims to sensitize participants to the complex issues of sustainable development in a global context, through course work, field trips, workshops, group work, and discussions in a practical, international learning experience, combined with social and cultural activities. The course brings together an inspiring group of upper level students and young professionals from different disciplines, cultures and nationalities to learn together in a unique environment. The program builds on 10 years of experience successfully running YES in 10 different countries. ACTIS is an ETH spin-off organization created specifically to expand the YES program and related activities.
Costs:
• CHF 400.- for students from non-OECD countries (including all Eastern Europe & Balkan countries)
• CHF 900.- for students from OECD countries
• CHF 1300.- for young professional (studies terminated / working)
Eligibility:
The YES Serbia basic course with the focus on “Democracy, Privatization and Common Goods” is designed for upper level undergraduate (3d year minimum) and graduate (Masters and PhD) students, as well as young professionals from all regions, the private, public and NGO sector. Participants from any country and any field of study should demonstrate a high dedication to sustainability. The full program will be conducted in English and applicants must demonstrate a working proficiency in the language. Participants should not be below 22 and above 33 years of age.
Duration: from 29 June – 16 July 2012 (18 days)
Deadline: 10 April 2012
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