Wetskills-South Korea 2024
Wetskills-South Korea 2024
October 20 - November 1
Wetskills to Jeju Island: Welcome to South Korea!
Because of the success of a memorable first (Olympic) edition of a Wetskills Water Challenge in South-Korea in February 2018 (read here), the great successors in 2019 (read here) and 2022 (read here), we were thrilled to organize the fourth edition of Wetskills South-Korea! And this will become a special one: Wetskills Finals and Awarding Ceremony will take place on Jeju Island, UNESCO Heritage and one of the seven New Wonders of Nature!
Get ready for an immersive journey into water innovation, with a focus on water management on island! We extend our invitation for you to seize the opportunity and apply for a coveted spot at the Wetskills-South Korea 2024 event. The program is scheduled to commence on 20 October 2024 and will culminate in a grand finale featuring pitches and a poster market on 1 November 2024 during the Korea Society on Water Environment on Jeju Island.
The Wetskills Foundation extends a warm invitation to Bachelor, Master, PhD students, recent graduates, and young professionals who are enthusiastic about water, climate, and sustainability to apply for the Wetskills Challenge taking place in Seoul and Jeju Island, South Korea, from 20 October to 1 November 2024. In a world where water issues are more crucial than ever due to persistent droughts, floods, and water quality issues, your innovative solutions to pressing water challenges are urgently required. Seize this unique opportunity and apply now (use the link on the right).
Practical Information
Deadline for registrations: 1 August 2024
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.
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Registration
Registration deadline: 1 August 2024
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.
Who can apply?
Any Young Water Professionals (up to 5 years of working experience) and Bachelor (last year), Master or PhD students and recent graduates with a passion for water and intercultural teamwork from South Korea, Asia and beyond with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.
How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.
Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).
Costs
The participation fee for the Wetskills program is €550* (excluding VAT, applicable only in Europe). This fee covers accommodation (in a hostel, with shared rooms), team-building activities, some, but not all, lunches and dinners, field trips, workshops, and working facilities. Participants are also responsible for their travel expenses (such as plane tickets and local transportation), meals on working days, and other personal costs.
Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options. In previous Wetskills editions, participants have successfully secured financial support for their Wetskills participation from their universities or employers, utilizing resources like mobility funds, travel allowances, training budgets, etc.
Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?
A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!
- You will develop expertise in international cooperation, problem-solving, cross-cultural understanding, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- You will hone your networking and presentation abilities through pitch and poster
- You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals.
- You will immerse yourself in the vibrant coastal city of Seoul, exploring water-related sites and engaging with local water professionals.
- You will visit the amazing Jeju Island, a UNESCO Heritage site and one of the seven New Wonders of Nature,
- Join parts of the Korea Society on Water Environment conference programme on Jeju Island (incl. Wetskills Finals & Awarding Ceremony)
- You will learn and deepen your understanding of the Korea water sector, gaining insights into key stakeholders, organizations, contemporary issues, and existing business opportunities.
- Upon program completion, receive a certificate of participation, officially joining the ranks of over 1300 Wetskills Alumni.
More information
For additional information regarding participation and other details, please feel free to reach out to more information about participation and other information, you can contact Johanna Engels at johanna.engels@wetskills.com and Johan Oost at johan.oost@wetskills.com.
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