Training course: #LIMPACTYOUth: Lead and Influence with Impact

Location: Caux, Montreux, Switzerland

Dates: 29 June – 5 July 2022

Number of participants: 30 participants

Participating countries: Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Other countries in the world, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU

Organizer: Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP) (Others)

Apply: here

Deadline to apply: 1 June 2022

Date of selection: 2 June 2022

Inquiries about this training course: Ingrid Gazquez at i.gazquez@gcsp.ch

Costs:

Participation fee

100 EURThe Geneva Leadership Alliance has launched this initiative with the support of Movetia which covers the main budget lines. We have, as well, partnered with Initiatives of Change which manages the Caux Palace to get the best possible rates.

On top of that, we would like to ask participants for a 100 EUR fee. Why?

The fee will help us to cover budget items like communications experts and diversity embodiment experts, personal assessments for participants, and extra materials to make this experience unforgettable.We believe that paying a symbolic amount will generate engagement and appreciation in participants.We will consider case by case in case selected PAX can’t commit to contributing to that fee, offering a sliding scale.

Accommodation and food

Yes, the main grant comes from Movetia, the Youth Swiss Agency. Accommodation, travel expenses, and food are covered for 30 participants.

Travel reimbursement

Travel will be reimbursed.

#LIMPACTYOUth: Lead and Influence with Impact

An in-depth opportunity for YOUTH to expand their leadership skills to lead and influence and increase their impact.

During this 7 day course, you will explore practices that will motivate, focus and equip you and those around you. This highly-rated course has been running for 7 years with the most recent face-to-face edition given an overall 5 out of 5 rating by the participants. This edition is focus on YOUTH just because the next generation deserves the right attention.

After completing the course, previous online #LIMPACT participants experienced on average a 40% improvement in influence capability and knowledge compared to pre-course measurements. You will emerge from this experience better equipped to help yourself and the people you work with getting results and achieve meaningful impact.

Methodology

The program’s course will be based on non-formal education and activities involving intercultural dialogue and communication, using a highly interactive approach.

Participants’ prior experiences as young leaders will be important and used in the development of the learning process.

Active teamwork, outdoor activities, and plenary discussions, as well as theoretical inputs, will characterize the program.

Self-reflection time will be an important piece of the programme.

This course is partly funded by Movetia, the Swiss Youth Agency. We are accepting applications from participants from partner countries and are willing to accept extra European participants with interesting profiles that are willing to pay the full fee that covers all expenses (2200 EUR).