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Urgent – 12 young people wanted to represent Canada on the Next Generation Global Leaders Program “The Ship for World Youth Leaders” – Press Release
Experience Japan, Fiji and New Zealand on a 6-week life-changing program on a ship with 242 youth leaders from around the world!
Montreal, 18 July 2016 – One of the most extraordinary youth programs in the world will embark on another fantastic journey with 242 youth leaders from around the globe. Through the generosity of the Government of Japan, 12 Canadian youth (11 participants and one National Leader) will be selected to participate in the 2017 sailing of the Japanese ship, the Fuji Maru, for the once-in-a-lifetime experience known as The Next Generation Global Leaders Program “The Ship for World Youth Leaders” (previously known as The Ship for World Youth).
The Next Generation Global Leaders Program “The Ship for World Youth Leaders” serves as a unique cross-cultural exchange program that aims to provide participating youth with the opportunity to enhance the leadership and management skills necessary to excel in an increasingly globalized world. Onboard, delegates will be engaging in a series of expert-led seminars, participant-led workshops and cultural activities.
This unique cross-cultural program will travel by cruise ship from Japan to Fiji and New Zealand, and takes place from January to March, 2017.
The Canadian Ship for World Youth Alumni Association is organizing the recruitment. Please note that English is the working language of the program. Applicants must be between the ages of:
- 18 and 30 for Participating youth (as of April 1st, 2016) (Deadline 1 September, 2016)
- 30 and 39* for National Leader (Deadline 15 August, 2016)
Application forms, deadlines, Info Sessions and other pertinent information are available by visiting:
For interviews with past participants of SWY or further information, please contact:
Sarah Pinchevsky – SWYAA Canada President
Email: info@swycanada.org
Tel.: +1-5145022355
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