More Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs

Happy Day! Check out these great opportunities we have hunted down for you.

Represent Australia & Travel

Ever heard of SWY? The Ship for World Youth program is an amazing and life changing experience run for young people by the Japanese govt. And guess what, there is an opportunity for you to get involved! Jessica Kiely-Schebesta knows all about this program as she was part of it in 2005 and she raves about it all of the time!
Australia has been selected by the Japanese Govt as one of the 13 countries that will participate in the 22nd Ship for World Youth (SWY22) program. The Japanese Embassy is now seeking a 12 member delegation of Australian young people between the ages of 18 to 30 from all walks of life. If you think you’ve got what it takes for this 2 month cross cultural exchange program then apply now. More info and application forms http://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/e_web/education/Ship.htm
If you have any further questions about the Ship for World Youth program please contact communication@swyaustralia.org

Media Opportunities

1. We have been contacted by a journalist looking for someone who has sourced their own work/career mentor through INFORMAL means, NOT a formal workplace program. They are interested in how you found them and how the relationship works. They are not looking for people matched by agencies, just individuals who have set up this relationship of their own accord. Contact Sue White at reachsuewhite@gmail.com for this opportunity.

2. Have you had a good experience working as a volunteer that led to paid work and/or another positive work outcome? Contact Sue White via email with a few details of your volunteering experience – where it was, why you did it and what the result was. Sue reachsuewhite@gmail.com

Young Entrepreneur Camps – QLD

Edgeware has a new set of their UPLOAD young entrepreneur camps coming up in September in QLD. Their sessions are interactive, hand-son and you work with expert trainers and real-world entrepreneurs. UPLOAD camps are all about helping young people to equip themselves to navigate turbulent times and to create meaningful, sustainable and responsible employment and life pathways. More info and registration details here http://www.edgeware.com.au/upload.htm

Fed Government Contracts

If you are in the housing/construction or education industries then there are currently massive Fed govt contracts available and up for grabs to tender for. The following 2 projects are underway:
- Improving the quality of facilities in Australian schools.
- Improving the quality and building new social house homes
Opportunities exist for local subcontractors and service providers of all disciplines to the building industry along with opportunities for suppliers of locally manufactured building products. The Industry Capability Network (NSW) Ltd welcomes registrations of interest against both these projects from suitably qualified companies who wish to participate. The two separate registration portals exist for these projects. Go to www.housingnsw.icn.org.au and or www.nswber.icn.org.au Interested businesses are welcome to register on both sites if relevant. For more information and enquiries contact ICN on (02) 9025 3150 or e-mail enquiry@icnnsw.org.au

Build Your Leadership Skills in the UK

This opportunity is perfect for young social entrepreneurs.
The British Council, through the Global Changemakers programme, is organising a week-long Global Youth Summit in the UK in November 2009. A group of 60 outstanding candidates from around the world including Australia will be selected to attend high-level leadership and media training in the UK. Furthermore, a group of the delegates will be selected to present their findings at the World Economic Forum at Davos in January 2010 to an audience of world leaders in politics, business and independent sectors. Applications for participation in the Global Youth Summit will be open online from 1 to 21 August 2009 at www.global-changemakers.net. Or contact Amrit directly amrit.gill@britishcouncil.org.au.