Dearest members, The European Youth Parliament Greece is proud to open the call for trainees for its 1st International Training. The event will be held in the city of Athens from the 4th to the 6th of May under the theme “Investing in the individuals of the future” and head-organised by Mr Nikos-Pavlos Kotzias (GR) with Ms Maria Manolescu (RO) as Head-Trainer. We are looking for 30 trainees, both Greek and international, to take part in the training and make use of the learning opportunity provided. The training is divided into four different tracks; Charing, Media, Organising and EYP Methodology & Skills. Modules for each track will be developed based on a needs analysis of selected trainees and adapted to their level of experience, as well as learning objectives. Chairing: The chairs track aims to equip participants with the essential skills, knowledge and attitudes to be excellent chairs, as well as confident and capable to share their experience in chairing with others, be it through training on chairing (as trainer or board members) or supporting their peers in future events. The level of the training will be adapted to the experience level of trainees. It is mostly targeted at individuals with some chairing experience and in a position to, in the near future, support others in their learning experience. Media: The media track aims to equip participants with the essential skills, knowledge and attitudes to be excellent media team members/editor assistants/editors, as well as confident and capable to share their experience on media with others, be it through training on media (as trainer or editors/editor assistants) or supporting their peers in future events. The level of the training will be adapted to the experience level of trainees. It is mostly targeted at individuals with some media teams experience and in a position to, in the near future, support others in their learning experience. Organising: The organisers track aims to equip participants with the essential skills, knowledge and attitudes to be excellent organisers, as well as confident and capable to share their experience in organising with others, be it through training on organising (as trainer or head-organiser) or supporting their peers in future events. The level of the training will be adapted to the experience level of trainees. It is mostly targeted at individuals with some organising experience and in a position to, in the near future, support others in their learning experience. EYP Methodology and Skills: This track aims to equip participants with skills and attitudes useful in EYP in any and all roles, such as feedback, debriefing, project management, team work, leadership and so forth. Participants will also discuss the basic concepts pertaining to chairing, media and organising. It is targeted at individuals enthusiastic about EYP and wish
to learn more about the different ways in which they can advance and develop through our organisation. The participation fee for trainees has been set at 30 euros. Accommodation will also covered. Please keep in mind that all travelling expenses to and from the event shall covered by the participants themselves. Applicants are required to arrive in Athens by am, May 5th and depart after 8pm May 6th. However, there will be a welcome event the night of the 4th, open to all the participants of the session.
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In order to apply please follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Create an account/log into the Members’ Platform; Ensure that your contact details and session history are both up to date. Find the event page; On the application tab, select trainee and fill in the questions accordingly; Submit you application before Sunday, April 8th, 23:59 EET.
All applicants will be informed about the selection outcome individually after the selection has concluded. The selection panel will consist of the Head-Trainer, Ms Maria Manolescu, Head-Organiser Mr. Nikos-Pavlos Kotzias and the Designated Board Member of the Executive Board of EYP Greece, Mr Stefanos Mantzarlis. For further information on the event, please read the Concept Paper. For any inquiries, feel free to contact us at m.manolescu@eyp.org or trainings@eypgreece.org We are looking forward to receiving and reading your applications! Best of luck,
Maria Manolescu
Nikos-Pavlos Kotzias
Stefanos Mantzarlis-Arzimanoglou
Head Trainer
Head Organiser
Designated Board Member of the Executive Board of EYP Greece