AFS Global STEM Innovators

Training Date: From 2 June, 2024
Venue: Indonesia
Training Provider: AFS

The AFS Global STEM Innovators program, funded by bp, offers teens a 6-week exchange program to explore STEM, sustainability, and intercultural skills. Recognizing that young people want to impact the world but often don’t know how, this program provides them with the opportunity to collaborate with diverse peers. Through a virtual curriculum and an in-person workshop, participants can develop necessary skills for a sustainable future and enhance their understanding of STEM and sustainability.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the AFS Global STEM Innovators are:

UK Innovators: Applicants should reside in specific postcode areas of England (Teesside or Darlington), Scotland (Aberdeen or greater Aberdeenshire), or Wales (Cardiff, Newport, or Swansea).
Indonesia Innovators: Applicants must be Indonesian residents. All provinces are eligible, with a special emphasis on applicants from Papua.
Applicants must be 14-17 years old at the program start date and must reside in the country where the workshop takes place in order to participate and attend the in-person local workshops.

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Benefits

The benefits of the AFS Global STEM Innovators are:

Enhanced Understanding: Firstly, the program broadens the participants’ understanding of STEM and sustainability. It helps them realize the importance of these fields in today’s world.
Skill Development: Secondly, it provides opportunities for teens to develop necessary skills for a sustainable future. They get to collaborate with diverse peers, enhancing their intercultural awareness and teamwork skills.