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Dear AEGEEans,
in this edition of the Newsletter, you will find news about AEGEE's
participation in the EU Youth Conference in Dublin and about us joining the
Civil Society Platform on Mulitlingualism.
Also, you will find two new sections: Open Calls, which will show you the
opportunities there currently are to get more involved, and the AEGEEan
section, where you can find current articles from our online magazine.
Finally, in the external section, this time you can find job opportunities
from Careers International as well as an opportunity for scholarships in
Germany.
Enjoy your read!
Yours,
Comité Directeur
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News from AEGEE
AEGEE at the EU Youth Conference in Dublin
[image: EUYC]AEGEE has participated in the consultation round on youth and
social inclusion in the Structured Dialogue on Youth under the Irish EU
presidency, culminating in the *EU Youth Conference taking place from
March 11th-13th in Dublin.* Bringing together the results of the
consultation of the National Working Groups and the International Youth
Organisations, 150 young European have discussed with 100 policy makers and
came up with 21 conclusions regarding the improved inclusion of youth in
society.
Employment was identified as crucial criteria for inclusion. *Marleen
Dijkhoff, representing AEGEE* at the EU Youth Conference, says: “It showed
that young people often are most vulnerable in a transition period. This is
why one of the joint recommendations of the conference is to ensure the
transition from education to employment. Young people should be provided
with quality career guidance counselling and job coaching, paid internships
and paid apprenticeships of good quality that meet their skills and
interests.”
Another strong recommendation was to ensure equal, free of charge and
quality education from primary to tertiary levels regardless of the
students’ background.
You can find the final recommendations here:
http://www.dcya.gov.ie/documents/publications/JointConclusions.pdf
AEGEE joins the Civil Society Platform on Multilingualism
[image: Multilingualism]On Friday, 8th of March, Nico Huurman and Kathrin
Renner attended the meeting of the Civil Society Platform on
Multilingualism which AEGEE joined recently as associate member.
The platform was established in 2009 with the purpose of promoting
multilingualism in Europe and serve as a forum for the exchange of best
practices among non-governmental organisations in the fields of
multilingualism in relation to culture, media, non-formal and informal
education.
Since 2001 AEGEE has been involved in the promotion of languages in Europe
with activities such as the European Day of Languages, initiated by the
council of Europe, and language focussed Summer Universities. In 2012, a
new language working group was established. This is why AEGEE reacted to
the open call for new members to join the platform. AEGEE has been selected
and we will play our role representing especially the voice of youth there.
In this meeting of the platform, the European Commission presented the
latest developments of language policy in the context of the Rethinking
Education Strategy and the Erasmus for All proposal, as well as consulted
the members of the platform on issues such as quality assurance of language
teaching in formal education, recognition of non-formal and informal ways
of language learning and inclusivity of language teaching in Europe.
AEGEE Open Calls
OPEN CALL for Project Team – Y VOTE 2014
For already quite some time, AEGEEans have been working on the preparation
of a project on the European parliamentary elections taking place in June
2014.
YVote 2014, the new edition of on of our most succesful projects in recent
years, YVote 2009, will kick of at Agora Rhein-Neckar. Of course, the new
project will have some innovations.
The project will have the aim of turning *FIRST-TIME VOTERS AND STUDENTS
INTO ACTORS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS OF 2014 BY INFORMING AND
ENCOURAGING THEM TO PARTICIPATE*.
The new project team is still looking for team mebers for the positions of
Financal Manager, Communications Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinatoer, and
Quality Assessment Coordinator.
*
*
Read more: http://www.aegee.org/open-call-for-project-team-y-vote-2014/<http://www.aegee.org/open-call-for-project-team-y-vote-2014/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2B15th%2Bof%2BMarch>
OPEN CALL for Locals – Actions of Europe In Exchange Project
*Europe in Exchange (EiE)*, AEGEE-Europe project, aims at bringing all the
students and young people in Europe and neighbourhood countries the
possibility to take part in mobility programmes.
Europe in Exchange wants you to help to promote mobility programmes and
make easier for students to participate during 2013 (both during this and
the next semester). Therefore, we proudly invite you to collaborate with us
in organizing some of our actions at local and European level!
Read more:
http://www.aegee.org/open-call-for-locals-actions-of-europe-in-exchange-project/<http://www.aegee.org/open-call-for-locals-actions-of-europe-in-exchange-project/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2B15th%2Bof%2BMarch>
OPEN CALL Members of IT Committee (also for Non-IT)!
*IT Committee* is looking for fresh and motivated members willing to get
involved in exciting AEGEE world of IT!
ITC is open to all members who are willing to deal with AEGEE IT
infrastructure and services but not only, also to those which are
interested in how to use Web 2.0 tools or in Internet Governance topic,
which deals with topics, like privacy, freedom of expression, censorship or
copyright.
Read more:
http://www.aegee.org/open-call-members-of-it-committee-also-for-non-it/<http://www.aegee.org/open-call-members-of-it-committee-also-for-non-it/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2B15th%2Bof%2BMarch>
<https://www.facebook.com/ep.competition>
The AEGEEan Section
NetCom Times: Getting Serious about Sustainability
[image: Getting serious about sustainability]Sustainable development… Green
growth… Sustainability… The air is packed with sustainable buzzwords and it
is hard to open a newspaper these days without finding an article on some
sustainability topic. Regardless of the many empty uses ofthe word, it
cannot be denied that sustainability is thé challenge of our generation, as
was confirmed by over 40% of respondents in the recent AEGEE Survey on
sustainability.
Read more:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/03/11/netcom-times-getting-serious-about-sustainability/<http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/03/11/netcom-times-getting-serious-about-sustainability/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2B15th%2Bof%2BMarch>
The NetCom Times presents: Scare Homophobia out of Europe
[image: Scare Homophobia out of Europe]The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender (LGBT) topic is one of much controversy. In a world in which
LGBT’s can marry in only eleven countries, there is still much to be done
for equality in this field. Even within AEGEE, as the survey on homophobia
shows, 8% of the members considers violence directed at LGBT’s justified
because of their sexual orientation.
Read more:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/03/13/the-netcom-times-presents-scare-homophobia-out-of-europe/<http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/03/13/the-netcom-times-presents-scare-homophobia-out-of-europe/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2B15th%2Bof%2BMarch>
AEGEE-Utrecht: Reliable Media – Myth or Reality?
[image: reliable Media – myth or reality]The world develops constantly and
causes the changes of values, that people have. Scientists call our modern
society “information & media-oriented”, because information has recently
become the most important value. But is all the information useful?
AEGEE-Utrecht tries to find the answer to this difficult question.
<https://www.facebook.com/ep.competition>
Read more:
http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/03/10/aegee-utrecht-reliable-media-myth-or-reality/<http://www.zeus.aegee.org/magazine/2013/03/10/aegee-utrecht-reliable-media-myth-or-reality/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2B15th%2Bof%2BMarch>
Beyond AEGEE
YFJ - Youth Policy Watch
[image: YFJ]Read about the EPSCO Council’s recommendation for the Youth
Guarantee and social inclusion consultation conclusions in preparation for
the EU Youth Conference. Read also about developments of a Macedonian Youth
Council, European Equal Pay Day and much more!
Read more: http://intranet.youthforum.org/newsletters/node/48614/ypw
<https://www.facebook.com/ep.competition>
External Opportunities
Careers International Top Engineers Summits in Brussels in Berlin
*Are you open to a great and unexpected career move?*
*[image: CI]*
If you are an engineering graduate and have up to two years of experience
in a leading company, then top players from all over Europe are waiting to
talk to you about their best jobs.
Once registered, Top Engineers Europe will allow you to interact with
international recruiters in three ways:
- by watching online presentations and applying directly to up to 20
companies to be on their radar screen
- by attending the “Top Engineers Europe Summit” on 26 & 27 April 2013
in Brussels or the “Top Engineers Germany Summit” on 6 & 7 May 2013 in
Berlin and meet face-to-face with recruiters, provided that you have been
selected by one of the participating companies
- by participating in the “OneDayWith online events” between March and
July 2013 and have the opportunity to interact with employers from your
desk.
For more information, visit http://www.careersinternational.com/.
Shape Europe! Scholarships at the Studienkolleg in Berlin 2013/14
[image: Studienkolleg zu Berlin]The Studienkolleg zu Berlin awards 30
scholarships for students from all over Europe. The accepted scholars will
participate in a special programme of lectures and seminars and will work
in international and interdisciplinary teams on current topics in the
European context.
The financial support of the *Studienkolleg is 800 €.* The aim of the
scholarship is to create a European network of outstanding and talented
young citizens.
Application deadline is the* 1st of April 2013*. All applicants have to
have good knowledge of German.
For more Information, visit: www.studienkolleg-zu-berlin.de.
Europe&Me is Looking for Contributors
[image: Europe and me]Europe & Me (www.europeandme.eu) is Europe's first
online lifestyle magazine from young Europeans for young Europeans. (short
one, ideal for social media).
"Contributors" are the people who produce the content of the magazine. You
want to see your name at the top of a E&M article? You want to draw the
world for E&M? You want to use your style to mould the design of E&M? Then
you want to work at the heart of the magazine as a contributor. Most
contributors are authors or writers, some are photographers, filmmakers,
cartoonists, proof-readers, copy editors, and much more.
Find out more at: http://europeandme.eu/apply?start=3
Traineeships in the European Parliament
[image: EP]Parliament offers several options for traineeships within its
Secretariat, to provide opportunities for vocational training and for
learning more about what the European Parliament is and does.
The traineeships may be paid or unpaid and are of the following types: a
general option, a journalism option and traineeships for translators.
When applying online, you have a maximum of 30 minutes to complete each
page of the application form.
Application period: *15 March – 15 May (midnight)*
Read more:
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/aboutparliament/en/007cecd1cc/Periodos-de-pr%E1cticas.html
UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) Blog Competition on the
Environment
[image: UNEP]In 2010 the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) World
Environment Day campaign sponsored an amazing trip for a green blogger,
Tuesday Phillips, to go to Rwanda. In 2011 it was Ximena Prugue who won the
prize to go to India. For 2012, Scott Bartlett got to blog about World
Environment Day from Brazil. This year, we are looking for the next green
blogger to take the campaign to the next level.
UNEP, in partnership with TreeHugger, invites you to enter the 2013 World
Environment Day blogging competition by writing an inspiring blog on this
year’s theme: Think.Eat.Save.
The task is to call for heightened awareness and immediate action to reduce
food waste and loss across the food supply chain. There is so much to blog
about! Just consider some of these facts:
See more at: http://unep.org/wed/blog-competition/#sthash.MqK2VQpM.dpuf
BEST Students' Survey [image: BEST]Our partner BEST has designed a survey
aimed at defining the needs of students to better adapt youth organisations
to them. It's primarily adressed to Engineering students, but can be filled
out by anyone. The results are also highly valuable for AEGEE and will be
shared with us.
Contribute and fill it in until the *20th of March 2013.*
Access the survey on this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BESTstudentsurvey2013
Improve Newsletter!
We would like to encourage you to give *feedback on AEGEE’s
Newsletter.*Newsletter should serve as a source of information about
what is happening
in AEGEE and beyond. In order to improve this concept, we would like you to
fill in this short questionnaire.
*Link: **http://goo.gl/MSLZe*
Upcoming Events
NWM Istanbul: Up to the earth, Down on the sky
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18374>
*19.04.2013 - 21.04.2013*
*ISTANBUL*
We love to call ourselves dreamers believing that are able to make a
change. With dreams higher than the sky and actions firmer than the earth,
together we will make a difference.
Look @ MI (lano)! <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/151/18373>
*19.04.2013 - 22.04.2013*
*MILANO, BERGAMO*
When you look at Milano, what do you see? A mix of current affairs, culture
and tourism, offered to you by AEGEE Milano.
NWM Białystok: Recycle your mind - Refresh
experience<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18365>
*19.04.2013 - 21.04.2013*
*BIAŁYSTOK*
This Network Meeting will focus on 3 main topics: Ecology, cooperation with
other organizations, and everything that has to do with thematical work in
AEGEE.
NWM Lviv - Make it step! <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18368>
*26.04.2013 - 28.04.2013*
*LVIV*
NWM Lviv is an event to meet your AEGEE friends, to discuss up to date
issues and improve skills and obtain new knowledge.
NWM Ljubljana-Let's get back
together<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18372>
*01.05.2013 - 04.05.2013*
*LJUBLJANA*
In this Network Meeting, 30 participants will get the chance to discover
the variety of ways in which they can express themselves through AEGEE.
Learn how to become more active in AEGEE and fall in love with it!
NWM Bergamo: The gate to
Europe!<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/30/18369>
*09.05.2013 - 12.05.2013*
*BERGAMO*
Get ready to pass through the many gates of the beautiful city of Bergamo
and join your friends at this great event in perfect AEGEEan style!
External Events
Find Your Place. Empowering Youth for Active Participation through Nature
Experience<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/find-your-place-empowering-youth-for-active-participation-through-nature-experience.3406/>
*8-14 June 2013*
Training course on empowering young people to take initiative and
responsibility for themselves and their community by using outdoor
experiences, nature-based education and activities within the local
community.
Capital Europe<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/capital-europe.3404/>
*28 May - 2 June 2013*
*Cluj Napoca, Romania*
A networking event aiming to enhance activities related to European Youth
Capitals concept in general and to develop partnerships for the next two
years (2014 and 2015). Connections with the European Capitals of Culture
concept will be also tackled.
4th University Scholars Leadership
Symposium<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/4th-university-scholars-leadership-symposium.3403/>
*1-7 August 2013*
*SMX Convention Centre, PHILIPPINES**
*
The University Scholars Leadership Symposium aims to train young leaders to
do their own Humanitarian Work in their own local communities.
TC Ability - raise your ability to work with
disability<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/tc-ability-raise-your-ability-to-work-with-disability-13-18-may-2013-portugal.3378/>
*13-18 May 2013*
*Bragança, Portugal*
A course to get a better understanding of disability and develop youth
worker competencies, tools and confidence to work with disability. Reach
out to young people with disability and focus on ability rather than
disability. Gain professional skills.
Yes Learning - self-directed learning and the Youthpass process in Youth in
Action projects<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/yes-learning-self-directed-learning-and-the-youthpass-process-in-youth-in-action-projects.3401/>
*9-14 June 2013*
*Oberwesel, Germany*
Exploring and developing the competence to facilitate and support the
Youthpass process /self-directed learning in Youth in Action projects
European Projects design, management and funding: how to develop a good
learning project and get the funds –
Bologna<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/european-projects-design-management-and-funding-how-to-develop-a-good-learning-project-and-get-the-funds-bologna-03-09-11-2013.3395/>
*3-9 November 2013*
*Bologna, Italy*
This structured intense course aims to improve participants’ practical
skills in the design, management and funding of European projects related
to adult learning and education (intending for adults those above 18 years
old)
Practicing Coaching
Training<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/practicing-coaching-training.3365/>
*30 April - 6 May 2013*
*Ommen, Netherlands*
This training can be described as a coaching session that lasts for seven
days, where you have the opportunity to be coached on getting what you
want, while coaching others towards their own desires and wanted results.
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