Apply: WTO Young Trade Leaders Programme

Deadline: 2 May, 2025

Applications are now open for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Young Trade Leaders Programme 2025.

The Young Trade Leaders Programme aims to foster a better understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among young people by creating a network of ‘Young Trade Leaders’ around the world.

Benefits

  • Gain a greater understanding of the workings of the WTO and international trade
  • Publish articles, blogs, podcasts and social media content on trade-related topics
  • Attend an in-person one-day training programme at the WTO in Geneva
  • Coordinate a session during the WTO’s annual Public Forum
  • Benefit from existing WTO training programmes
  • Benefit from WTO Secretariat advice and mentoring
  • Receive support when organising WTO-related activities in their home countries.

Eligibility

  • Between the ages of 18 and 28 on the closing date for applications, with a strong interest in international trade
  • Be a citizen of a World Trade Organisation member
  • Neither currently affiliated with the WTO, nor have a relative who is currently WTO-affiliated
  • Able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English – knowledge of a second WTO working language (French or Spanish) is an asset
  • Attuned to the need for diplomacy, show a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, willing to foster understanding of trade issues and promote constructive dialogue

To apply and for more information, click here.

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