16.10.2018

92 applications for 25 places were submitted! This is a record number for all four “Municipal schools”. We thank to all who decided to join to the project. We are waiting for decision of the expert commission.

 

Until then, we have analyzed application forms. It is worth attention that our youth is talented, active and motivated.

 

63% of candidates would like to work at the municipality bodies, 37% still doubt, meanwhile 94,5% of candidates intend to undergo an internship at the local government bodies.

 

What is next? Through 18 October, a selection committee will determine 25 project participants. On 22 October, an intensive training course will kickoff. The training programme will continue three weeks. Participants of Municipal School will attend the Ukrainian Youth Leadership Forum «It’s in your hands» which encompass three cities including 1600 participants!

 

“Municipal School” is a joint project of NGO Mariupol development fund and Mariupol city council aimed at civic position building of youth through involvementof students, graduates and civic activists of Mariupol into the system of municipal governance. Moreover, participants will familiarize with work peculiarities of the local government structures and obtain practical skills in developing their own projects focused on the city development.