REGISTRATION
WHY PARTICPATE?
So now that you've clicked on the registration page, you're clearly qurious about this event. But why should you participate? BRYC has been organizing annual events for youth since 2006. These events create a platform for cross-border networking, cultural exchange and cooperation between youth. Here are 8 reasons why you should participate.
You will get to:
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Travel to a new location in the Barents Region (this year's location is Vuokatti).
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Meet active youth from other countries and make new friends.
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Gain new knowledge about this year's event topic.
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Develop your skills in fields like project management, cross-border cooperation, international relations and active citizenship. A great thing to add to your academic and professional resume!
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Learn about the Barents Cooperation and the opportunities it has created for youth.
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Create networks with regional officials and other important stakeholders of the Barents youth cooperation.
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Engage in some really fun social and teambuilding activities.
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Oh and yeah... It's free! BRYC covers all participation costs for the participants.
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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
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All young people between 16 and 30 years old, living in the Barents Region, can apply to participate. You must be living in the Barents Region, in one of the following regions: Nordland, Troms, Finnmark, Norrbotten, Vasterbotten, Lapland, Oulu/Northern Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, North Karelia, Murmansk Region, Republic of Karelia, Komi Republic, Arkhangelsk Region, Nenets AO. The working language of the annual event will be English, so all participants must be able to communicate in English. An interest in fields like youth politics, active citizenship, international relations, culture, languages or project management is desirable.
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HOW TO APPLY?
Applications must be submitted through our online registration form by July 15th 2019. The registration form can be found below. Since we are only able to accept 60 participants (15 participants per country), we will be selecting the participants based on their applications, previous experience in youth work and personal motivation. The applicants will receive a final confirmation shortly after the registration deadline.
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Please note that participants under 18 must also send us a signed participation consent from their parents/guardians. The parent consent form can be downloaded below. Please send us the signed form via e-mail.
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If you have questions regarding the application process or other practical matters, please contact us HERE.
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