Knowledge and Information Sessions to build awareness of issues faced by youth that adversely affect their ability to thrive in society. These sessions will inform participants about opportunities that exist to enhance their growth and development. It will also help develop self-awareness and resilience.
Training in Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) and the use of Social Media which will allow them to use these tools to effectively advocate for themselves and others, and create positive change in their communities in a responsible and ethical manner.
Leadership and Advocacy Training to promote consensus building and inclusion, facilitate connectedness and build capacity for problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building.
Community Engagement Projects where participants will apply the knowledge and training gained during the previous year of the project. Youth will have the opportunity to develop and frame projects within a context but with a youth perspective, approach, and language.
Potential participants must complete and submit the “Youth Speak UP” application form.
The project runs for a period of two (2) years, during which time you’ll be engaged in learning opportunities which only require you to commit a minimum of three hours a week.
Applicants must also submit either a short essay (no more than 250 words) via email – youthspeakuptt@sta.uwi.edu or youthspeakuptt@gmail.com or a short video (no more than 2 minutes) via YouTube or Google Drive link, to support their application. The title of both the essay and the video should contain only the applicant’s name and address. A link to the video should be sent together with the application. The essay should be attached to the application.
The Youth Speak UP project invites youth, resident in Trinidad and Tobago and aged16-29, to submit applications to participate in this training programme. Selected participants must submit the completed Youth Speak UP application form by March15th, 2021.Allapplications must be accompanied by either an essay or a video saying just why you should be selected to participate in the Youth Speak UP programme.
Your essay should not exceed 250 words. It should be saved using your name. It should also begin by stating:
You essay should be submitted to youthspeakuptt@sta.uwi.edu or youthspeakuptt@gmail.com
Your video should not exceed 2 minutes. It should be saved under your name. The video should begin by stating:
The video must be uploaded to021.Allregistrants will be advised by March 26th, 2021 whether they have gained entry to the programme.DeadlinesThedeadline for submitting completed applications is March 15th 2021.Applicantswill be informed of the results of the selection procedure by March 26th 2021.
The deadline for submitting completed applications is March 15th 2021. Applicants will be informed of the results of the selection procedure by March 26th 2021.
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