The Korean National Commission for UNESCO is recruiting participants for the Youth Session of the UNESCO International Forum on the Futures of Education 2024, which will be held from December 2 to 4, with the Youth Session taking place on December 4. We encourage the active participation of youths who are interested in UNESCO activities and the futures of education.
1. Eligibility
- 24 Youths aged between 19 – 34 (as of December 4, 2024) of Korean or foreign nationals residing in Korea.
- Applicants must be able to communicate in Korean or English.
- Interest (and deep understanding) in UNESCO activities and the Futures of Education Report.
- Applicants must be willing to actively collaborate with other team members.
- Mandatory to attend regular meetings (including Orientation).
2. Application
- Due date: ~July 21 (SUN), 2024, 11:59 P.M.
- How to apply: Submit the application through the Google Survey. (Scan the QR code within the poster OR https://forms.gle/qSRujDYWA6mSZj7p8)
| Content | Schedule | Note |
| Application Submission | July 21 (Sun) 23:59 P.M. | Google survey |
| Shortlist Result | July 25 (Thurs) | |
| Online Interview | July 29 (Mon) ~ 31 (Wed) | Zoom |
| Final Result | Aug 2 (Fri) | |
| Orientation (*mandatory) | Aug 13 (Tue) | UNESCO Hall, Myeong dong (offline) |
3. Activity Description
- Conduct team-based pre-forum activities exploring one of the various topics within the UNESCO Report from the International Commission on the Futures of Education from a youth perspective.
- Present findings at the Youth Session(December 4) at the UNESCO International Forum on the Futures of Education 2024(December 2-4)
- Detailed topics include: social contract, strengthening education as a common good, solidarity, lifelong learning, etc.
4. Youth Session Overview
- Date: December 4 (Wed), 2024 10:00-11:00 a.m. (※ subject to change)
- Venue: Suwon Convention Center, Suwon
- Group: 4 groups of 6 people each (assigned by Korean National Commission UNESCO)
- Language: English, Korean, French interpretation provided
- Topic: Based on UNESCO Report from the International Commission on the Futures of Education (TBD)
- Pre-forum activity: From August 13 to December 3, 2024 (4 months)
- Online meeting: Progress monitoring once in a 2 weeks (More than 80% of attendance is mandatory)
- Offline meeting: Presentations & feedback from experts in October & November (mandatory)
- Benefits
- Opportunity to present at the UNESCO international forum
- Certificate issued upon completion of activity
- Activity allowance for each team
- Group meeting venue provided by Korean National Commission for UNESCO
5. Contact
- Task Force of International Forum on the Futures of Education, Korean National Commission for UNESCO
- Email: futures.edu@unesco.or.kr
- Tel: 02-6958-4221, 02-6958-4222
6. Link
- Application Form: https://forms.gle/qSRujDYWA6mSZj7p8
- Overview of UNESCO International Forum on the Futures of Education 2024: https://www.unesco.org/en/renewing-education-transform-future
※ Detailed activities may be subject to change depending on internal and external circumstances.
※ Submitting false information may result in disqualification or rejection.