Roma Professional Network Hosts First Local Event in Montana
Thirty-five young Roma from Montana took part inthe training "Young Roma - Building Your Career." The event was organized on behalf of the Roma Professional Network on November 12th in an effort to strengthen and support the career development of young Romain Bulgaria.
Nelly Vassileva, senior expert in the Montana Municipality, presented information to participants about effective non-verbal communication. Young people had a chance to discuss how image and body language can be perceived by potential employers and the media in interviews. Additionally, each participant had the chance to receive one-on-one coaching on cover letter and CV preparation as well as practice performing mock interviews.
Ludmila Zhivkova from the Roma Students Organization, Students Society for the Development of Interethnic Dialogue, provided prospective students with the opportunity to learn about universities throughout Bulgaria, available areas of study and the application process. Participants were able to consult with lecturers and learn more about state exams and the entrance score assessments atdifferent universities. Zhivkova also presented the application preparation program of SSID that supports Roma university candidates. Tano Bechev, Program Manager for RPN, informed participants about the Roma Memorial University Scholarship Program of the Roma Education Fund, which awards scholarships to students of Roma origin.
This event was also a great platform for AYF to promote their Romacamps. Miglena Yordanova spoke with students about AYF's plans to expand the camp in Montana the summer of 2012 and encouraged them to apply. As one student noted at the end of the event, "I'm very happy that I attended this event and I hope that there are more in the future."
