Applications are open for the WTO Young Trade Leaders Program 2024. The program will inform young people about WTO’s work and international trade. It will help young leaders to better understand the WTO and International trade. This program gathers all the young leaders around the world between the ages of 18-30 with a strong interest in international trade. Young Trade leaders will be exceptional young leaders with a clear understanding of how trade can be of benefit to people and the planet.
Young leaders are important because they will bring New and Fresh Ideas about Trade, identify the issues, and how WTO can me it better. The selected Young leaders will Join a One year program. WTO will also invite Young Trade Leaders to attend an in-person one-day training program at the WTO in Geneva. The WTO deals with the Global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that Trade flows smoothly. More details about the WTO Young Trade Leaders Program are given below.
WTO Young Trade Leaders Program 2024 Details:
| Institute: | WTO |
| Duration: | one Year |
| Program coverage: | Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Switzerland |
| Last Date: | 5 July 2024 |
Benefits of Training Program:
WTO Young Trade Leaders Program 2024 is a Funded Training Program for students worldwide.
- Develop a greater knowledge and understanding of international trade and the WTO.
- Young Leaders will provide content for social media, blogs, podcasts, and articles about trade-related subjects.
- Make use of the WTO Secretariat’s guidance and mentoring.
- Organize a session at the yearly Public Forum of the WTO.
- Get the chance to gain from current WTO training programs.
- Obtain assistance from the WTO in planning WTO-related events in their nation of origin.
Eligibilty Criteria for WTO Program:
following conditions must be met for the candidate to be eligible for the WTO Training Program:
- The age of the candidate must be between 18 and 30 on the date of application.
- Candidate must have a strong interest in International Trade.
- Candidate must be a citizen of a WTO member
- Candidate must have proficiency in English and can communicate in English.
Documents Required for the 2024 Young Trade Leaders Program:
- Updated CV of 2 pages only.
- Briefly introduce yourself, tell your interest in the program, and the impact you think to have as a Young Trade Leader in a video of 2-3 minutes.
- Answer the question “What does trade mean for you?” in not more than 300 words.
- Applications after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Valid passport to travel to Geneva.
How to apply for the WTO Leadership Program 2024?
- The application procedure is very simple.
- Just email the following documents at [email protected]
- Shortlisted candidates will have to give an interview in July 2024.
