The
ultimate goal of this project is to educate youth of Mediterranean
countries together on ICT and make them use technology to improve
regional peace and harmony.
Which
countries join?
Turkey,
Israel, Spain, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria, Palestine
What is
the aim of Cisco Mediterranean Youth Movement?
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Improvement of the youth attendance and education level
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Development of
youth IT capacities from different regions of the countries in order
to foster their academic and professional development, make them
ready for the business world
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Providing IT training in local youth centers on a voluntary basis
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To
improve friendship and cooperation among youth groups from different
countries through the use of technology
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Development of relations and cooperation between youth of
Mediterranean over the Internet
The role
of youth in the project
The
activities of this movement are;
1.
Participants
are subject to a comprehensive IT education with Cisco Networking
Academy Program. Their technical education is supported with education
on English, leadership, and social responsibilities. Both instructors
and participants are chosen among young and training is given and taken
on a voluntary basis.
2.
Youth from
different countries develop a common online environment with the
facilities of Internet and information technology. It is aimed th at
the young make academic, industrial, and technological leadership as
well as regional collaboration and cooperation. Participants are
supplied with multi-media technologies, online communication equipments,
a common radio station and online games in order to keep in touch.
Which
qualifications are expected from instructor nominees?
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Good
level of English
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To
have some education on Information Technologies (academic and/or
adult education)
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Minimum vocational high school degree, being a university student or
a Bachelor degree is a plus
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Having
some experience on education
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Being
ambitious to be volunteer
How can I
join?
Mediterranean Youth Movement Turkish Branch is to be implemented by
Youth for Habitat NGO. Volunteer Cisco Academy Instructors are to be
educated at first stage of the project. |
