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The Asia-Ready Exposure Programme (AEP) is a youth development programme by the National Youth Council (NYC) that empowers youth to be Asia-ready by providing opportunities for meaningful exposure to ASEAN member states, China and India (ACI), and strengthening their competencies in building friendships and networks within the region.
The AEP aims to:
The AEP will be co-organised and co-funded by NYC and its partners from the Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), Youth Sector Organisations (YSOs) and corporates.
Programme Phases
The AEP comprises of 3 mandatory phases: Preparation, AEP Project and Closure. All participants must commit to the entire duration and complete all phases of the programme.
Desired Outcomes
At the end of the AEP, participants will achieve the following outcomes:
Eligibility for AEP
Interested youths must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for AEP funding:
* Exceptions will be made for select group of youths who will benefit from additional support.
How to apply?
Youths
Interested youths can apply for the AEP through NYC or their respective educational institutions. Please look out for publicity on upcoming AEP projects and follow the application instructions.
Alternatively, you can register your interest to participate in an AEP through the NYC International Open Call Application. We will contact you if there are opportunities that are in line with your profile and interests.
Endorsing Organisations
Organisations or youth groups that are interested in co-curating AEP projects with NYC may get more information on the funding guidelines here.
Calendar of Opportunities
Note: Project applications will close at least 2 weeks before the stated start date, but may close earlier if a project is oversubscribed.
Applications for oversubscribed projects may reopen if additional placements are offered, so do keep a lookout via the calendar below.
Starting Month | Projects |
December 2021 |
AEP Holiday Project Internship with WISE-Wash in Southeast Asia
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January 2022 |
Regional Economies & Trade | What Youths Need to Know to be Asia-Ready
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Resources / The AEP Experience
Youthopia: Get Asia-Ready right here on Youthopia, your first-stop digital portal for youth news and trends and your one-stop place for regional happenings and culture finds. Learn more about the AEP experience through our Asia-Ready webinars and personal sharing/ content pieces from the youth participants.