As of today, May 15 to May 24 2013, the Call for participation in the training of young leaders is open which will be held for the fourth time in Ohrid, in the period August 19 – 31, 2013.

The Program is intended for graduate young people who wish, with their leadership skills, to contribute to the positive development of the society and the environment in which they live and work.

The Program includes leadership and management lectures by prominent lecturers and guests from the country and from abroad, management simulations and practical exercises. Teaching languages are Macedonian and English.

All young people from the Republic of Macedonia and children of expatriates living abroad are eligible to participate. Accommodation costs (full board) are covered by the President of the Republic of Macedonia, being the Patron of this Program.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, had an idea to establish a summer school for young leaders, since his vision is to enable young people to learn new contents and practices, to upgrade their knowledge and skills and to become future leaders of the society and of the Republic of Macedonia, or as he says: "The community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm... In order to have future helmsmen ready to take over the helm, it is of utmost importance that investment is made in their development and education".

Application requirements:
• Fluency in English.
• The average grade of the higher education to be equal or greater than 8.5 (or equivalent if the diploma is obtained abroad).
• Working experience of one to five years and a Master Degree in the relevant field is advantage.

Required documents for application:
• Two references/ recommendations from your organization, company or university
• English language certificate
• Copy of transcript
• CV
• Motivation letter (short)

Complete applications should be submitted by regular post no later than May 24, 2013, to the following address:

Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Macedonia
(School for Young Leaders Commission)
"Villa Vodno"
Aco Karamanov str. 33A
1000 Skopje