Intern Meeting with International Energy Organizations... Supporting Youth Entry into International Organizations

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 22nd, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that on the 21st, it held an "Energy International Organization Intern Meeting" in the form of a video conference for about 150 young people interested in participating in the "Energy Sector International Organization Intern Dispatch Project."

The "Energy Sector International Organization Intern Dispatch Project" is a program to support young Koreans' advancement into international organizations and the cultivation of next-generation experts in the energy sector. Since its inception in 2011, a total of 45 young people have been dispatched as interns to energy international organizations such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) up to this year.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs secures intern demand from energy international organizations every year, selects candidates to be dispatched, and supports the dispatched interns with round-trip airfare and part of their living expenses for up to six months.

In his opening remarks, Economic Coordinator Lee Seong-ho explained the importance of the energy sector and encouraged young people challenging themselves to enter international organizations. He also praised the interns for carrying out their duties in good health despite the difficult circumstances caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) this year.

Additionally, personnel officers from the world-renowned energy international organizations IEA, IRENA, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) attended for the first time, providing detailed explanations about recruitment and internship programs of each international organization and answering participants' questions. Experienced interns also shared useful information with the attendees through presentations and Q&A sessions, including △ responsibilities and duties as interns at each international organization △ impressions during the work process △ living environment, among others.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to continue the "Energy Sector International Organization Intern Dispatch Project" so that young people aspiring to enter energy international organizations can build their careers with more concrete goals and directions from a long-term perspective.

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