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An announcement from ACIC: Youth Opportunity- Professional Practice

ACIC (Atlantic Council for International Cooperation) Professional Practice Workshop invites post-secondary students in social justice and international cooperation (or similar fields) to participate in a knowledge and skill development workshop on March 4, 2023.

 

The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn important skills and knowledge related to practice in the international and global cooperation sectors.

 

The workshop will bridge the gap between knowledge and action by engaging students to foster skills, access resources, and build their knowledge around global issues, helping to build confidence to engage on these issues with their local communities.

 

In addition, students from Nova Scotia and across disciplines will come together for a day of co-learning and networking, including training and conversations related to personal profile building for employment, reducing harm in international cooperation, unique paths to employment, skills mapping, and more.

 

Why get involved: 

  • Engage with peers and experienced professionals working in international cooperation 

  • Learn about careers, locally and internationally, that contribute to better communities 

  • Combine theory and action to strengthen your understanding of praxis in relation to International Cooperation 

 

To apply for this program, participants will:

  • Be between the ages of 18-29

  • Be living in Nova Scotia

  • Be pursuing a career in international cooperation or a related field 

 

Important details:

  • Lunch is provided

  • Travel bursaries are provided for those living outside the Halifax area

 

For more information, contact Jackie at 902.431.2311 or jackie@acic-caci.org

The deadline to register is February 27, 2023