ANNOUNCING ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH LEADERS IN CANADA

Hello One of the most extraordinary youth programs in the world will embark on another fantastic journey with 242 youth leaders from around the globe. Through the generosity of the Government of Japan, 12 Canadian youth (11 participants and one National Leader) will be selected to participate in the 2017 sailing of the Japanese ship, the Fuji Maru, for the once-in-a-lifetime experience known as The Next Generation Global Leaders Program “The Ship for World Youth Leaders” (previously known as The Ship for World Youth). The Next Generation Global Leaders Program “The Ship for World Youth Leaders” serves as a unique cross-cultural exchange program that aims to provide participating youth with the opportunity to enhance the leadership and management skills necessary to excel in an increasingly globalized world. Onboard, delegates will be engaging in a series of expert-led seminars, participant-led workshops and cultural activities. This unique cross-cultural program will travel by cruise ship from Japan to Fiji and New Zealand, and takes place from January to March, 2017. Participating countries for SWY 2017 are: Federative Republic of Brazil, Canada, Republic of Costa Rica, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Fiji, India, Japan, Republic of Kenya, New Zealand, Kingdom of Tonga, Ukraine The Canadian Ship for World Youth Alumni Association is organizing the recruitment. Please note that English is the working language of the program. Applicants must be between the ages of: 18 and 30 for Participating youth (as of April 1st, 2016) (Deadline 1 September, 2016) 30 and 39* for National Leader (Deadline 15 August, 2016) INFORMATION SESSION in TORONTO - JULY 31st TIME: 12-1:30pm, July 31st, 2016 LOCATION: CSI Regent Park - 585 Dundas St East, Toronto - 3rd Floor - Meeting Room 1 FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1744146349131664/ INFO SESSION CONTACT: SUN 647-262-5836 - sun@therealsun.com INFORMATION SESSION in OTTAWA - AUGUST 5th TIME: 5:30-6:30pm, August 5th, 2016 LOCATION:Information and Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan in Canada - 255 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9E6 FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/662335263914179/ INFO SESSION CONTACT: MIKE 905-730-0422 - michaellafleur1@gmail.com *** For security purposes at Embassy, those interested in Hamilton Session are asked to register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ship-for-world-youth-information-session-tickets-26594447709 These information sessions are open to potential candidates interested in applying to the Next Generation Global Leaders Progam, "The Ship for World Youth Leaders" (SWY). Alumni from previous batches of SWY will be hosting the information session, providing background, sharing their experiences of being on the ship, and other information you will need to know to about about applying to the program, and to answer any questions you may have about the program to help better prepare you for your application! Application forms, deadlines, Info Sessions and other pertinent information are available by visiting: http://www.swycanada.org https://www.facebook.com/SWYCAN/ https://twitter.com/swycanada For further information, please contact: Sarah Pinchevsky – SWYAA Canada President Email: info@swycanada.org Tel.: +1-5145022355