International Internship program for Future Leaders in Turkey (Fully Funded)

An opportunity to attend an international training Course in Turkey for a week with the aim of training participants on local governance and making them leaders in the future. The program will be organised and fully funded by the Federation of Municipalities of Turkey. 

About the Program

The International Local Authorities Internship Program is an international training program organised by the Federation of Municipalities of Turkey with the aim of providing outstanding training for young leaders on local governance through instructions, practical examples, social activities and some field visits to different cities in Turkey.

Since the program was organized in 2012, it provides an international training environment to a wide range of participants from all over the world, especially from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, with the aim of learning, socializing and seeing good practices along with examples of local work.

What will you learn?

- Fundamental Values of Local Governments

- Local Democracy and Participation

- Social and Cultural Activities of Local Governments

- Global and Regional Organizations of Local Governments

- Local Governments and Sustainable Development Goals

- Comparative Local Governments

- Local Authorities in Türkiye

- CV Preparation and Interview Techniques

Finance and Benefits

- There is no application or participation fee

- Travel Expenses from your country to and from Turkey will be Covered the Union of Municipalities of Turkey.

- Free accommodation and meals for all participants

- field visits and social-cultural activities for future local leaders

Who can Apply?

- Last year students or new graduates of one of these fields ( Law - political Science - Economics - Administrative Sciences - International Relations - Communication - Statistics - Urban/Regional Planning - Sociology and other related Sciences )

- Participants from all nationalities are eligible especially (European, Asian and Middle Eastern countries).

- Have a Good command of English language ( No need for English Certificate)

Required Documents

- A Copy of your Passport

- Your transcript of recorders 

Timeline

Deadline: 10 June 2022

Start of the Program: 21 August 2022

End of the Program: 27 August 2022

How to Apply?

to Apply fill in the application form in English language from HERE

For more details about the project, check the official website from HERE

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