Event review: Inspiring meeting with State Secretary Dr. Mark Speich (NRW) in Skopje / North Macedonia

On September 12, 2024, we had the honor of hosting an event with young Macedonian graduates in collaboration with Career Transition Support North Macedonia (WUS) and GIZ North Macedonia (Young Professionals) for a delegation of the State Chancellery of North Rhine-Westphalia.

A high-profile delegation from the State Chancellery of North Rhine-Westphalia took part in the event, led by State Secretary Dr. Mark Speich and Ms. Eva Durstewitz-Marshall, Dr. Charlotte Lulf and Mr. Kevin Maaß took part.

They were led by Prof. Dr. Valentin Mircheski (UKIM), Dimitar Kaljoshevski (WUS) and Oliver Nacheski (GIZ) were warmly welcomed. The discussions highlighted the importance of promoting Macedonian graduates for the labor market, which these programs have contributed to the professional development of Macedonian graduates.

Mental Health - How to get over the trauma? (SDG 3)

Seminar "Mental Health - How to get over the trauma?" (SDG 3) englischsprachig

While the concept of mental health is gaining in public awareness in countries of the Global North, it is often not clear and associated with shame in countries of the Global South, often in countries with poverty and war. This reflects the contrast between fundamentalist understandings of religion and scientific approaches. The seminar provides an insight into the programmes offered (by the university and institutes, e.g. on the experience of flight) and addresses the issue of help. The meanings and possibilities of how healers, religion etc. are used as resources in different parts of the world are also discussed here.

German Federation for Arts Education and Cultural Learning

Name of the Organization
BKJ - Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung e. V.
Department/Institute
jugend.kultur.austausch global
Contact

Greifswalder Straße 4
10405 Berlin
BE
Germany

Telephone
+49 30 4848 60 53
E-Mail
global[at]bkj.de
Description of the Organization

The German Federation for Arts Education and Cultural Learning (Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung - BKJ) is the umbrella organisation for cultural education in Germany. More than 50 nationwide specialist organisations and state associations have joined forces in the BKJ. With their offers of cultural education in the fields of visual arts, digital media, film, photography, literature, music, rhythm, play, dance, theatre and circus, they are committed to diversity, inclusion, voluntary work, international exchange and successful educational landscapes. We advise specialists and teachers in the field of (non-formal) arts education on technical and conceptual questions and on support programmes, also at the intersection with an education for sustainable development and transformative learning for global justice. Youth organisations based in Germany can apply to us for funding for individual programmes, for example for international exchanges in the field of cultural education or for educational alliances at local level.

Oikocredit Förderkreis Hessen-Pfalz e. V.

Name of the Organization
Oikocredit Förderkreis Hessen-Pfalz e. V.
Contact

Bergerstraße 211
60385 Frankfurt am Main
HE
Germany

Telephone
+49 69 74221801
E-Mail
hessen-pfalz[at]oikocredit.de

Organisationstyp

Diakonisches Werk Teltow-Fläming

Name of the Organization
Diakonisches Werk Teltow-Fläming
Contact

Kreisbahnplatz 1
14913 Jüterbog
BB
Germany

Telephone
+49 3372 44 17 10
E-Mail
corinna.block[at]dw-tf.de

Organisationstyp

German Federal States in Development Policy (Brochure)

In addition to the respective development policy activities and objectives of the German federal states and the contact details of the departments of the federal state ministries responsible for development cooperation, the brochure also contains the resolutions of the Minister Presidents' Conferences from 1962 to 2017 on development policy.

Careertraining Albania

Objectives

Our aim was to strengthen the educational elite in Albania and to ensure a new generation of well-trained specialists. Therefore, we provided scholarships for students in their final year of studies, during the stage of their labour market entry, and for their business start-ups. The goal is to give young Albanians an opportunity to develop occupational prospects in their home country. During 2016 and 2020 we offered application trainings in different university cities in Albania and internship grants to state university students in the transition period between study and work.

Recap of the seminars in 2018

In 2018, 51 graduates and master students received a scholarhsip for internships in companies, agencies and social institutions. Their internships were accompanied by seminars and coachings as well as personal coachings.
Furthermore 97 students took part in various application trainings that took place in six different university cities of Albania.

Recap of the seminars in 2017

In 2017, 55 graduates and master students received a scholarhsip. Their internships were accompanied by seminars and coachings as well as personal coachings. In cooperation with the DIHA, the scholarhsip holders attended an internship day.

Furthermore, 105 students took part in various application trainings.

The Seminars were well-received by all scholarship holders, and instructors. Both sides were satisfied with the general outcome of the workshops, and gave positive feedback as well as suggestions for further improvement.

Recap of the seminars in 2016

 

At the end of 2016, all 49 scholarship holders of the first round gathered for the training courses in Durres (19-20 November 2016) and Shkoder (09-11 December 2016). Depending on the type of scholarship, the seminars focused on business start-ups, career selection, or a preparation for internships.

The course on “How to make your Internship a Success” was held on both occasions. At the beginning of these two-day training sessions, the participants were shown how to evaluate themselves in order to recognize their strengths as well as areas in which they can still improve. Afterwards, the course continued with informing the scholars about the general application process, and the requirements of the labour market. Furthermore, the students were taught specific skills and competences necessary for preparing for internships and a future profession, respectively.

The seminar on career selection and job application took place in Shkoder. Among other things, it entailed a survey of various services and sources aimed to help with the career selection. Similar to the course on “How to make your internship a Success”, the participants learned different methods to conduct a self-assessment at the beginning of this training session. Here, it served the purpose of developing an individual career plan based on the scholar’s distinctive competences and qualifications. On the second day, the seminar focused on applications. Therefore, it was elucidated how to write a letter of motivation and a CV for the designated place of work.

The workshop on start-up businesses in Durres pointed out different steps that need to be taken in order to start a business. In addition to exercises on networking and team building, financial and legal aspects of a start-up business were foregrounded. Participants also learned how to test and validate their business ideas, and became adept at product development.

The Seminars were well-received by all scholarship holders, and instructors. Both sides were satisfied with the general outcome of the workshops, and gave positive feedback as well as suggestions for further improvement.

Macedonia & Kosovo: Final Event and Certificate Ceremony 2024

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The certificate ceremony, as the final event of the Career Transition Support Program by World University Service of Germany (WUS) on behalf of the North-Rhine Westphalian state chancellery is announced. Distinguished guests from Germany and Macedonia will be attending the ceremony.

VENUE: Hotel Park & Spa

TIME: 18:00- 21:00 o' clock (please make arrangements to arrive best until 17:00 o'clock)

This event is tuition free. For those coming from outside Skopje more than 2 hours’ drive by car we offer (only if needed) financial support for overnight stay and transportation fees. Your support on this point by checking for the cheapest and most convenient solution will be highly appreciated.

We are looking forward to a successful program and to meeting you, soon! More information can be provided by northmacedonia@wusgermany.de or boger@wusgermany.de.

How to find an internship – for international students

Day Event: "How to find an internship – for international students"

*in cooperation with International Office and Career Centre Plus of JLU Giessen

**event will be held in English

In this day event you will get information on legal regulations and advice on how to find an internship in Germany and abroad. International students and alumni present their experiences finding an internship. You will get to know STUBE’s BPSA programme, which covers the travel costs for a study visit or an internship abroad. The seminar is organized by the International Office and the department of Career Service of JLU Giessen in cooperation with STUBE Hessen.