11 June 2015

Call for 3 Romanian participants (no age limit): Training Course in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (20-28 August 2015)

GEYC is selecting 3 Romanian participants, to take part in "The Social Entrepreneurship-New Opportunities" European project that will take place in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria from 20 to 28 August 2015. The main aim of the training course is to train the youth workers and youth leaders in the concepts of social entrepreneurship and social innovations and their practical implementation as instruments of solving important social issues, that couldn’t be effectively solved with the conventional methods known. Deadline: 21 June 2015



Please notice that this call is for Romanian participants only. Other applications will not be considered.
Deadline: 21 June 2015 | Apply now!

Stara Zagora (Bulgarian: Стара Загора) is a city in Bulgaria, a nationally important economic center. Located in Southern Bulgaria, it is the administrative capital of the homonymous Stara Zagora Province. The city has a population of appr. 150 000 inhabitants and it is the fifth largest metropolitan area in Bulgaria. It is 230 km. away from the capital Sofia and 170 km. away from the Black Sea. The hotel were the training course will be held is some 15 km. away from the town in the spa resort of Stara Zagora Mineral Baths. The name of the hotel is "Shtastlivcite" (Щастливците).


About the project:
The project “The Social Entrepreneurship-New Opportunities” is an 8 days, KA 1, Mobility of youth’s workers/youth workers training and networking course  that will take place in the city of Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, and will be held in the period of 20.08.2015(arrival)-28.08.2015(departure). The training course will host 31 youth workers coming from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Turkey, Romania and Cyprus. The main aim of the training course is to train the youth workers and youth leaders in the concepts of social entrepreneurship and social innovations and their practical implementation as instruments of solving important social issues, that couldn’t be effectively solved with the conventional methods known. Other objective of the training course, the participants to be acquainted with the possibilities that the social entrepreneurship offers in tackling the youth unemployment, which is one of the biggest problems of the current European youth generation. Main educational tools during the training will be the methods of non-formal education implemented by a team of experienced trainers and educators. The participants will be in the main roles during the whole educational process.

Available places:
-3 participants with no age limit

Selection criteria:
-interested in entrepreneurship
-personal and professional motivation
-minimum 18 years old
-gender balance
-GEYC volunteers and GEYC Community applicants will have priority to participate

Deadline: 21 June 2015 | Apply now!

Timeline:


  • until 26th of June 2015: submitting the application form
  • by 1st of July: selection of participants, notifications and confirmations (paying the participation fee - please notice that the participation fee is non-reimbursable) 
    Note: if you won't receive an e-mail by 1st of July 2015, it means that we found other suitable candidates for this project. 
  • by 3st of July: arranging the travel details (please be ready to cover your travel costs) feel free to check geyc.ro/flights for the current price level. GEYC will support you throughout the booking process and the reimbursement procedure; 
  • between 20th and 28th of August: the training course takes place.

  • Financial details:
    The organizers will cover the following costs with the support of the European Commission: 
    • 100% of meals, accommodation, activities costs; 
    • Transport cost up to 180 EUR per participant
    Participants will be required to cover: 
    • a participation fee covering administrative costs for this project (the fee will be paid in RON, by bank transfer; the fee will be paid after the participants are selected). Please don't pay any fee before you receive the confirmation e-mail): 135 RON (30 EURO) for GEYC Community (please note that for this call we will consider the members that joined the Community before June, 11th, 2015) applicants and  225 RON (50 EUR) for other applicants (GEYC active volunteers are not required to pay the participation fee); The fee is calculated at a fixed exchage rate (EUR=4.5 RON)
    • (if needed) transport cost - only the amount exceeding 180 EUR
    • (if needed) medical insurance; 
    • (if needed) any other personal costs.

    Relevant information 
    • In order to start their travel, Romanian participants should own a valid ID card or passport.
    • Arrangements regarding medical insurance are the responsibility of the participants.
    • In order to be reimbursed, Romanian participants should start their travel from Romania.
    • Please make sure you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of GEYC European mobility programs before you apply.
    • Accomodation will be at "Shtastlivcite" (Щастливците)
    • For more information about the project click here.