The Young International Development Expert Programme

London • Ages 15-18

30th - 31st January 2021

Live & Online

The Young International Development Expert Programme takes students aged 15-18 on an immersive exploration through the development world, from humanitarian relief work to sustainable development initiatives. The programme brings experts from NGOs, aid charities and the Department For International Development (DFID) to UCL to coach you through a series of interactive simulations, seminars, case studies and Q&A sessions.

The programme includes an opportunity to design and carry out a simulated humanitarian relief project in which you enter a crisis zone, design a relief strategy and complete the challenges set before you. You will also research and advocate environmental policies on an international stage.

The programme takes place over two days – Saturday dedicated to Human Development and Sunday to Environmental Development. You can choose to attend either one or both days.

Attendance will give you a competitive edge in the race for the best universities and jobs in international development and a ‘super-curricular’ experience to add to your CV and UCAS application.

HIGHLIGHTS

An Immersive experience of a Career in International Development:

International Development Experts will coach you through a series of live, interactive simulations
Design and execute a humanitarian relief project in a simulation of an unfolding crisis
Carry out a post-disaster evaluation and pitch your long-term strategy for sustainable development
Represent a multilateral organisation at the next Earth Summit 2020 and advocate for a new set of climate commitments
Advise a business on their environmental and sustainability strategies

Career Coaching for Students Aspiring to Work in International Development and the Environmental Sector:

Receive invaluable advice on what it means to work in the development sector and how to break into the industry
Guidance by experts on university choices, internship opportunities and what you can be doing right now to boost your employability and gain valuable experience

An Audience with Experienced Professionals in the World of Humanitarian and Environmental Aid:

Q&A time with a panel of international development experts to answer all your burning questions
Engage with experienced individuals who have worked in crisis situations as well as advised governments on international policies
Unlimited lifetime access to our depth of expertise. Students can contact us for further advice at any time

Boost Your UCAS Form and CV:

Attendance demonstrates key skills such as working under pressure, problem-solving and communication skills
Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your applications

Programme Format:

The programme involves a mixture of interactive simulations, exercises and Q&A sessions. A full timetable can be found below.

This programme will take place online, delivered LIVE by top professionals, with opportunities for you to interact and ask questions

Programme Fee:

£95/student for one day (you can choose either day 1 or 2), £165/student for both days. Places are limited. If 2 or more places are booked students receive a 10% discount. Enter code GROUP10 at checkout to benefit from this.

For a full list of terms and conditions, please click here.

TIMETABLE

Day One: Human Development

11.00am	The World of Human Development	- Enlarging people’s freedoms, opportunities and well-being - Life ‘on the ground’ - The key players, challenges, pressure and expectations
11.30am	Designing a Humanitarian Relief Project	- Understand what makes a good and bad intervention - Encounter the four key components of development projects: Humanity, Impartiality, Independence and Neutrality - Learn the difference between ‘parachuting in’ vs. sustainable development
12.00pm	Crisis Response	- Respond to a ‘live’ unfolding humanitarian crisis - Understand the processes and pitfalls involved in dealing with disasters - Take on a variety of roles to overcome the challenges thrown at you throughout the crisis
1.15pm	Lunch break
2.15pm	The Impact of Intervention	- Impact evaluation and future intervention direction - Analyse the morning’s humanitarian intervention, re-evaluate your methods and identify unintended effects
3.15pm	Long-Term Strategy	- Short-term humanitarian aid vs long-term solutions - Consider responsibility and sensitivity to the local context - Develop a long-term strategy and pitch it to the board of directors
4.15pm	Career Coaching: Breaking Into Human Development	- Coaching on breaking into Human Development - A-Level, degree and university choices - How to stand out: skillsets, work experience and extra-curricular activities
4.45pm	Panel Discussion	- Live panel Q&A with Human Development Experts - Receive valuable advice - Hear their real-life experiences - Inspirational stories
5.30pm	Close

*exact programme subject to change without notice.

Day Two: Environmental development

11.00am	The World of Environmental Development	- Dedicating your life to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our times - Science vs politics - The key players, challenges, pressure and expectations
11.30am	The Researcher	- Environmental scientists shaping responses to climate change - Act as a Researcher in a case of deforestation in South America - Analyse a collection of data to assess the damage in the area - Interpret the data given from different sources and create an action plan for the future
12.30pm	The Environmental Policymaker	- Environmental development and the government’s role - The importance of the SDGs and international cooperation
1.00pm	The Climate Change Summit – COP26	- Learn how to turn science into persuasive arguments - Influence government to adopt climate commitments - Make your case for the policies you’ve developed to a range of stakeholders
1.45pm	Lunch Break
2.45pm	The Environmental Advocate	- Learn how to have an impact outside government – through civil society, grassroots movements, business, and more - Find out what makes an effective campaign - Understand the motivations behind corporations ‘Going Green’
3.15pm	‘Going Green’: Sustainable Development and Big Business	- Work alongside a client to improve their environmental impact - Use your climate knowledge and their business strengths to develop an action plan - Present your strategy and receive feedback
4.15pm	Career Coaching: Breaking Into Environmental Development	- Coaching on breaking into Environmental Development - A-Level, degree and university choices - How to stand out: skillsets, work experience and extra-curricular activities
4.45pm	Panel Discussion	- Live panel Q&A with Environmental Development Experts - Receive valuable advice - Hear their real-life experiences - Inspirational stories
5.30pm	Close

*exact programme subject to change without notice.

Venue & Dates

Programme Date

Live & Online: 30th - 31st January 2021

You can attend this programme via our state-of-the-art, interactive online platform from anywhere in the world. All the content will be delivered in a live, interactive manner and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions of our experienced professionals. All you need is an internet connection; we will send you full details of how to access the programme well in advance.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

This programme is for students aged 15-18 who have the passion and ambition to both learn about this career, and start boosting their UCAS/college applications & CVs. If you are a student who is slightly older or younger than our guidelines, then please do get in touch with us to discuss your specific situation.

There is no application process, and you can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”. We operate on a first-come first-served basis and programme places are limited; we are usually full a couple of months in advance of the programme date. No prior knowledge or experience is required to join this programme as we build your know

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