News

We are delighted to inform you that from 22 June – 24 June 2011, UNI-Europa Youth will conduct the 6^th Summer School for youth activists from UNI-Europa affiliates.



The Objectives of the Summer School are the following:

1. To strengthen the union movement through young, well trained leaders

2. To mainstream young workers’ issues into UNI-Europa’s affiliates

3. To increase the active participation of young people in the structures and activities of UNI-Europa’s affiliates

4. To raise the confidence of young activists

5. To improve young activists’ negotiation skills

6. To improve young activists’ presentation and communication skills

7. To help young activists to identify their personal goals and targets



The 3-Day Programme will focus on enhancing the young activists’ skills in the following areas:

1. Communication Skills

2. Presentation Skills

3. Negotiation Skills



Through the use of interactive training methods, such as simulation exercises, video training, case studies and discussion groups the participants will practise their newly acquired skills.



The international environment of the seminar with participants from all over Europe will also improve the young activists’ understanding for cultural differences as well as tolerance and solidarity.



Interpretation

The Seminar will be conducted in English only. No interpretation will be provided. Participants need to have a sufficient level of English to be able to follow the Seminar.



Venue

The Seminar will take place at the Hotel Ilica in Cesme, near to Izmir in Turkey. , http://www.ilicahotel.com/eng/



Flights & Airport Transfer

Flights and transfer from the participant’s home to the venue are not included in the price and have to be organised by the sending union.



Airport

The nearest airport is Izmir which is located about 50 minutes from the hotel.



Arrival and Departure time

As the summer school will commence at 09.00 on 22 June, all participants are requested to arrive at the hotel before 20.00 on 21 June. We will meet in the hotel bar area for a drinks reception and allow participants to get to know each other and break the ice. Departures should be on 25 June.



Participation Fee

The cost will be 475 Euro per person which includes 4 nights stay in the hotel, breakfast & lunch Dinner is not included in this rate. (Price is based on arriving 21 June and departing 25 June) The participation fee must be paid to UNI before the deadline or the participation will be cancelled. Details will be provided when you register.



Cancellation

Any cancellations received after 20 May will mean that the full participation fee may be charged to the respective union unless a substitute is found.



Expenses and Insurance

Travelling and subsistence expenses of participants are the responsibility of the affiliate concerned. UNI cannot take out insurance coverage for participants.



Registration

In order to ensure the desired quality of the seminar the number of participants must not exceed 25. Registrations will be confirmed in the order they are received. According to the UNI-Europa Youth Rules Participants must be no older than 35 years of age.



Registration Deadline

Kindly complete the enclosed registration form and return before 20 May 2011 to Colin Medland by fax: +41 22 365 21 21 or by e-mail: youth@uniglobalunion.org.