Your Big Year is challenging young leaders across Canada, the USA and the world! If you want to make your mark on the world, make long-lasting friendships, learn new skills and make a real impact – Apply now for the Your Big Year (Virtual) Travel Impact Challenge!
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
Our 4-day (Virtual) Travel Impact Challenge is an online, dynamic program designed to bridge cultural divides, increase engagement with the travel and tourism industry, and provide young people with a transformative, hands-on and collaborative way to meet and work with peers from around the world. In addition, by participating you will learn about future career possibilities in tourism, hospitality, and marketing directly from industry professionals.
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You will be building a toolkit of cultural awareness as a global citizen. Skills will include how to work collaboratively with others from diverse backgrounds, leadership, and communication, as well as learning more about travel, tourism in relation to sustainability, inequality, and technology.
Eligibilities
They will select up to 100 youth (50 based in North America, 50 based worldwide). They seek self motivated, diverse participants who bring to their work passion, energy and a desire to learn. They don’t measure people by traditional credentials, but rather seeking people that align to their values:
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You value the power of travel (even if you haven’t had the opportunity to travel yet!)
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You are passionate about making a change
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You are eager to learn about different cultures directly from peers with different backgrounds
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You want to work with like-minded people
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You wish to grow as a young professional in an online experience
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You wish to grow personally through this opportunity, including understanding yourself and your passions
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You want to make an impact in your life and in your world!
Application Process
- All announcements of successful applicants will be sent via email from [email protected] prior to the event.
- Participants are required to confirm their participation in the program within 48 hours upon receiving this email to finalize their attendance in the program.
Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here.
Application Deadline: July 20, 2021
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