{"id":15739,"date":"2026-03-06T07:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/?p=15739"},"modified":"2026-03-06T07:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:32:15","slug":"lideranca-jovem-oportunidade-unica-uit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/bolsas-e-fundos\/lideranca-jovem-oportunidade-unica-uit\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Leadership: A Unique Opportunity UIT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strengthening the Digital Future: The ITU Generation Connect Youth Leadership Program 2026-2027 in Cape Verde<\/strong><\/p>\n

O Generation Connect UIT Youth Leadership Program 2026-2027<\/strong> This represents a transformative opportunity for young Cape Verdeans at the forefront of technology and innovation. This initiative of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) aims to empower the next generation of leaders to shape the digital future, promoting essential skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital connectivity, and sustainable transformation. Cape Verde, with its potential to become a regional technology hub and its young and dynamic population, is uniquely positioned to benefit from and contribute significantly to this program. By investing in the development of these young talents, not only is a range of professional opportunities opened up, but the country's economic and social development is also fostered.<\/p>\n

We believe this program is crucial for bridging the digital skills gap in emerging sectors and boosting the digital economy in Cape Verde. Selected participants will have access to cutting-edge training, mentorship from international experts, and high-value networking opportunities. Additionally, \u201cGeneration Connect\u201d encourages the creation of innovative projects and peer collaboration, fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and problem-solving. These emerging young leaders will be ambassadors for digital transformation, capable of implementing solutions that address the specific challenges of Cape Verde, from digital inclusion in the most remote islands to the development of applications that improve public and private services.<\/p>\n

The expected impact of this program transcends individual development. It aims to catalyze a wave of technological and digital innovation in Cape Verde, empowering young people to become agents of change in their communities and on the global stage. The active participation of young Cape Verdeans in this program will ensure that future policies and technological development are aligned with their perspectives and needs, guaranteeing a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable digital future for all. The opportunity to interact with young people from around the world and to share Cape Verde's experiences and challenges will enrich the participants' global perspective and strengthen international connections. Cape Verde's commitment to the 2030 Digital Agenda makes this program a fundamental pillar in its development strategy.<\/p>\n

We are confident that the \u201cITU Generation Connect 2026-2027 Youth Leadership Program\u201d will be a milestone in Cape Verde's technological and human development journey.<\/p>\n

Applications for the UIT Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme 2026-2027 are open until March 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For more information and to submit your application, visit: https:\/\/www.itu.int\/generationconnect\/empower\/generation-connect-young-leadership-programme-in-partnership-with-huawei-v2\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Discover how the International Telecommunication Union can propel you on an incredible journey of **young leadership**, preparing you to shape the digital future. Join us in this unique opportunity to develop your skills and make a difference!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15740,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[367,2685,2684,2682,49,310,515,92,199,2683],"class_list":["post-15739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bolsas-e-fundos","tag-cabo-verde","tag-capacitacao-jovem","tag-futuro-digital","tag-generation-connect","tag-inovacao","tag-lideranca-jovem","tag-programa-de-lideranca","tag-tecnologia","tag-transformacao-digital","tag-uit"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wecare.center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pexels-photo-30181280.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15739"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15739\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15741,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15739\/revisions\/15741"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}