MANILA – Education lies at the core of ASEAN’s development process, creating a knowledge-based society and contributing to the enhancement of ASEAN competitiveness, which is why the YSEALI Generation: ASEAN Education for the 21st Century Workshop will be held from 12 to 16 December 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Up to 80 YSEALI members will participate in an interactive workshop to learn about education issues in the region, develop their professional skills, and connect with fellow young leaders across ASEAN. Participants selected will be provided with roundtrip flights, meals, accommodations, and transportation within Thailand.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be between the ages of 18-30
• A citizen and resident of ASEAN (Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam).
• Evidence of commitment to improve ASEAN education in your home country
• Evidence of commitment to conduct a follow-up project during 2016
• First-time participation in a YSEALI U.S. or regional exchange program
• Be proficient in English
• Demonstrate interest in cross-border collaboration
Don’t wait! Applications are due at www.YSEALIEducation2015.org by midnight Bangkok local time on November 4, 2015. (Eagle News Service/Embassy of the United States of America)
