Applications call for BeChangeMaker African Program 2020.

The BeChangeMaker (BCM) is a joint project funded, initiated, and implemented by WorldSkills International and the HP Foundation. The BCM is a series of social entrepreneurial skill training projects that enable youth with skills and great ideas to explore their career potential as a social entrepreneur. The participants are made up of young people who are between 18 to 35 years old and are receiving or have finished general or vocational education and training. The team leader of each team confirms that all team members have read and accepted these Official Rules by submitting the application form to WorldSkills International.

Award

The top five teams will each receive EUR 1,000 worth of customized post-program training. Additionally, the top three teams will each receive EUR 500 cash award to further invest in their ideas, trophy, HP gifts, and certificates. The number one team from the final pitch competition will receive an additional EUR 1,500 cash award

Eligibilities 

To be eligible to enter the BeChangeMaker African Program, the participants must:

• Be from 18 to 35 years old,
• Be receiving general or vocational education and training or have finished general or vocational education and training at the time of participation,
• Join the BCM alone or with a maximum of four other participants as a team (total team size is five persons maximum).

Be responsible for ensuring that their participation in the BCM complies with any policies of their corporations, agencies, institutions, schools, or colleges where they are employed or trained. WorldSkills International and the HP Foundation are not responsible for any disputes arising between participants and their employers, schools, or colleges.

Application 

• Step 1 (Form a team): Form a team of 2 to 5 people who share the same vision, are between 18 and 35 years old and choose a team leader.
• Step 2 (Share your challenge): Introduce your team and share your social challenge in a 1-minute video. Upload the video to YouTube as unlisted and include the link in your online application.
• Step 3 (Submit your application): Click on Apply below for the application form. The team leader is required to fill out the application form on behalf of the team before 5 June. Please make sure that each of the team members has read and agreed to the Official Rules and created an account on HP LIFE to access the free courses before submitting the application.
• Step 4 (Team will be selected): 30 teams will be selected to officially join the program. The announcement will be made on 15 June.
• Step 5 (Get ready): The program will kick off on 22 June with an orientation for the exciting three months of intensive and engaging training.

See the  Official Rules