Jun 30 2011
Updates on the YP 2011 Workshop
The YP 2011 Workshop has been rescheduled to October 19-25. All previous deadlines have been reset. The following dates are the deadline for application:
August 31 – Deadline for sponsored participants
September 16 – Deadline for non-sponsored participants
This year’s workshop theme is about Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in Community Planning and Development. It is open to all young professionals, 21 to 40 years old, and practicing Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Geodetic, Sanitary, Mechanical, Electrical), or Environmental Planning; and 3rd-5th year undergrad students and graduate students (in disciplines mentioned above).
Workshop registration fee is PhP 7,500. It covers training materials, food and accommodation during the training, and group transportation for community visits. Participants will be responsible for their other personal expenses.
A limited number of applicants (especially students) will be considered for sponsorship covering workshop registration fees. In exchange for participation in the 7-day training program without payment of fees, each sponsored participant is required to render 160 hours of volunteer work or OJT work (without allowance) for TAO projects within the period November 2011 to May 2012.
Applications are available for download at this link. Filled-up application form can be submitted at yp.taopilipinas@gmail.com. For more information about the workshop, download the workshop brief here or contact Rosalyn-Frances Veneracion or Geraldine Matabang at 441-0998.
