October 30, 2011
Interview with Fab-Ukozor Somto Sharon, winner of the ITU Young Innovators contest
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MS2C (Mobile Skills to Cash) is essentially an Application platform that connects young Nigerians willing to provide services or products to Companies or Individuals who need those services, as well NGOs and Government bodies focused on skill acquisition, extension services or SME funding. The young folks can interact via sms or smart phone clients.”
Fab-Ukozor Somto Sharon, recently won the ITU Young Innovators contest. She was in Geneva, Switzerland with other young innovators from across the world where she presented her MS2C idea and emerged winner of the prestigious contest.
October 25, 2011
Young people to write new UNAIDS strategy on youth and HIV
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(Press Release)
UNAIDS will use crowdsourcing technologies and social media platforms to engage young people in developing AIDS policy
GENEVA, 25 October 2011—The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is launching CrowdOutAIDS.org, an online collaborative project to crowdsource its new strategy on youth and HIV—a first in the UN system.
Crowdsourcing is a technique used to rapidly engage large numbers of interested people to develop strategies, solve problems or propose relevant and fresh ideas. With around 3000 young people aged 15-24 becoming infected with HIV daily, leveraging new modes of communication and online collaboration with young people is essential for an effective response to HIV.
October 21, 2011
Sauvé Scholars Program 2012-2013 open for Young Leaders
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Applications are now open for the 2012-2013 Sauvé Scholars Program. A great opportunity for energetic young leaders from across the globe who want to change the world to spend nine months in Montreal, Canada.
- Are you a highly motivated independent thinker between 23 and 31 years of age?
- Do you have demonstrated skills as an agent of change?
- Are you seeking the time and opportunity to:
· -Grow, both personally and professionally?
· -Enhance your ability to effect change?
· -Undertake or complete an important project or field of study?
Youth Leadership and YLEAD Empowerment Program by @graceiheji
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Originially Published in The Nation (Disgeneration Column) on Oct 9 2011 via Jennifer Ehidiamen. Visit her Blog at Disgeneration
Guest Writer: Grace Ihejiamaizu
That young people constitute the majority of the Nation’s population is a well known fact. There is no doubt also that the future of the nation rests on the shoulders of the youths. Without youths, the nation’s future and existence is threatened. Youths are like the catalysts that will lead to progress and change especially in the economy of the nation. They are the hub of the nation and the agents that will foster development. Their concerns and needs must therefore be taken care of if we must have sustainable development in Nigeria. It is however overwhelming that most of our youths do not have the necessary leadership skills to serve as agents of change in Nigeria. The value system and principles of ethics seem to have been swept down.
Recognizing these challenges, RYPE Initiative has introduced the “Youth-Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Academic Development (YLEAD)” program supported by the Michelle Obama’s Young African Women Leader’s Forum. YLEAD begins with a 5-day intensive training program for 15-24 year old secondary school leavers who are awaiting admission or JAMB examination.
YLEAD goes beyond the training program to provide mentoring and place these young people on internship programs to learn various skills. YLEAD also creates the platform for them to develop and start their own small businesses. It is positively aimed at engaging young people and helping them develop their personal, leadership and entrepreneurial skills for positive engagement. We want to help them utilize the one year period that they have to stay at home before enrolling in a University Program.
The essence of this program is to infuse independence, self-awareness, ethical values, leadership and entrepreneurial skills into young people. Instilling these values and skills in them at a young age would help them recognize the challenges we face and develop problem-solving ideas to make a difference in Nigeria. In the long term, it would curb youth restiveness and unemployment. Rather than engage in criminal activities, idleness and other unproductive activities, we want young people to use their inherent talents and leadership capabilities to initiate innovative ideas that will develop into small sustainable businesses in Nigeria. Entrepreneurship is key in the growth of any nation’s economy and must be encouraged.
Since the youths are the ones who would meet the specific manpower needs of the nation, then they must be inspired, empowered and prepared to become leaders, movers and shakers of Nigeria and the world at large.
Bio: Grace Ihejiamaizu is the founding coordinator of Y-LEAD, a youth empowerment program for young people in Calabar. For more information on how to get involved, please visit: http://youthleadcamp.wordpress.com
October 18, 2011
The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI): Opportunity to work for UNICEF - APPLY!
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The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for dynamic professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. As part of UNICEF's global talent management strategy to achieve its current and future goals, NETI focuses on attracting, selecting, developing and retaining new talent from entry to mid-career levels to grow and to develop in the organisation. NETI participants will work actively in a multicultural environment within the development and humanitarian arenas, while contributing to delivering results for children.
The NETI Programme is currently recruiting suitable candidates in the following areas: Communication for Development, Social and Economic Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Education.
Apart from recruiting suitable candidates for the NETI programme, UNICEF is also seeking qualified applicants in the following areas: Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Child Protection to be included in the Talent Groups.
For full programme details and information on how to apply, please visit the NETI website at: http://www.careersatunicef.org/neti/
New and Emerging Talent Initiative
The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for dynamic professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. As part of UNICEF's global talent management strategy to achieve its current and future goals, NETI focuses on attracting, selecting, developing and retaining new talent from entry to mid-career levels to grow and to develop in the organisation. NETI participants will work actively in a multicultural environment within the development and humanitarian arenas, while contributing to delivering results for children.
The NETI Programme is currently recruiting suitable candidates in the following areas: Communication for Development, Social and Economic Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Education.
Apart from recruiting suitable candidates for the NETI programme, UNICEF is also seeking qualified applicants in the following areas: Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Child Protection to be included in the Talent Groups.
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October 11, 2011
YouWIN! Business Plan Competition #Nigeria
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For more information on how to APPLY, visit www.youwin.org.ng
The Nigerian President, President Goodluck Jonathan has formally flagged off YouWiN!
YouWiN! stands for Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria. It is an innovative business plan competition aimed at job creation by encouraging and supporting aspiring entrepreneurial youths in Nigeria to develop and execute business ideas.
The You WiN!) Programme is a collaboration of the Ministries of Finance, Communication Technology, and Youth Development that will launch an annual Business Plan Competition (BPC) for aspiring young entrepreneurs in Nigeria, in line with the Federal Government’s drive to create more jobs for Nigerians.
For more information on how to APPLY, visit www.youwin.org.ng
Deadline: November 3, 2011.
Get your business started TODAY! Take advantage of this great opportunity to create more jobs in Nigeria and reduce the problem of Youth Unemployment.
Get your business started TODAY! Take advantage of this great opportunity to create more jobs in Nigeria and reduce the problem of Youth Unemployment.
October 06, 2011
#APPLY 2011 Unilever Future Leaders Programme (Graduate Trainee Programme)
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Unilever Nigeria is accepting applications for its 2011 Unilever Future Leaders Programme (Graduate Trainee Programme).
This programme is for young graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who have completed the NYSC Programme.
The Unilever Future Leaders' Programme® is all about harnessing your potential. You'll come into an organisation where you can make a measurable difference to our business performance. You'll be encouraged to lead, to suggest, to challenge how we work. You'll join an environment where you can be creative and be yourself. Their graduate programme recruits the people who will see this business into the future, developing into leaders with a difference.
Deadline for Applications: 11th October 2011
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