LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN JAPAN
IATSS Forum, Japan and LEAD India invites you to apply for 7-week Leadership Development Program. LEAD
India is the India Secretariat of IATSS Forum, Japan and in search for suitable candidates who represent India
in 2024. Four young and deserving individuals will be chosen from India to participate in the 65th and 66th
batch of this program in Japan.
Program Mandate
The core objective of this program is to train youth to become next generation leaders of Asia and to mobilize
the strengths of a group to the maximum. The Program invites two participants each from 10 countries
including India. Other countries are: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore,
and Thailand, Vietnam. Along with facilitating exchange of ideas and thematic discussions, the Leadership
Development Program also focuses on building knowledge in various fields and learn methodologies to the
interdisciplinary approach to issues. The youth will be trained by professors and academicians from leading
universities of Japan, business leaders and experts from various fields. This program is an interactive and
experiential journey since it facilitates interaction of the participants with local volunteers, university students
and other leaders of Asia
Program Details
The comprehensive 7- week course feature academic, practical, and well-balanced programs, which are not
specialized in any specific fields. Through this program, the Forum is intended for participants to learn the
skills, ideas, and mindsets required to become leaders.
The IATSS Forum Program is reviewed and organized by the IATSS Forum Program Committee in order to provide training contents that match current international and regional situations. Participants are expected to execute ideas and awareness from the program after returning home to their community, organization and which we believe they will grow further as a leader especially on in influential power and ability to execute an idea.
The IATSS Forum Program is reviewed and organized by the IATSS Forum Program Committee in order to provide training contents that match current international and regional situations. Participants are expected to execute ideas and awareness from the program after returning home to their community, organization and which we believe they will grow further as a leader especially on in influential power and ability to execute an idea.
The program will be carried out through:
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility Criteria
01
Applicants must be from one of the above mentioned countries and possess the physical and mental capabilities necessary to participate fully in program activities.
02
Applicants should be 38 years old or younger at the time of the closing date of the application
03
Applicants must currently be a full-time employee currently working in a professional field (self employed and freelance included).
04
Applicants should have at least 2 years of full-time professional job experience at the closing date of the application
05
Applicants should have sufficient english skills and cultural adaptability to live and study abroad.
06
Applicants must travel to Japan unaccompanied
Applications Open!
Currently, applications are open for the 65th and 66th batch of IATSS Leadership Development Program which
will take place in Japan in 2024. Details are as under:
Timeline
65th IATSS Forum: May – July, 2024 ( 7 week)
66th IATSS Forum: September – November, 2024 (7 week)
Applications are accepted once a year
66th IATSS Forum: September – November, 2024 (7 week)
Applications are accepted once a year
Participant Allocation
65th IATSS Forum: 20 participants , 2 participants for 10 countries
66th IATSS Forum: 20 participants , 2 participants for 10 countries
66th IATSS Forum: 20 participants , 2 participants for 10 countries
Applications Process
Application
Form
- Send your application form to LEAD India at amanpreet@leadindia.org , vaishnavi@leadindia.org and cc bhawana@leadindia.org
- You can also post your application form to our postaladdress (mentioned below)
Personal
Interview
After proper desk research, selected candidates will be
called for face-to-face interview at LEAD India Secretariat
Final
Selection
Post personal interview, final selected candidates will be
announced. LEAD India Secretariat will communicate with
them regarding further procedures.
Application Deadline
Closing Date for the Applications: 31st October, 2023
Fully Sponsored Program!
- The IATSS Forum pays for the round trip airfare, participation fees for the program, accommodations, and all food expenses, etc.
- Participants need to pay for their personal expenses.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be from one of the above mentioned countries and possess the physical and mental capabilities necessary to participate fully in program activities.
- Applicants should be 38 years old or younger at the time of the closing date of the application.
- Applicants must currently be a full-time employee working in a professional field. (Self-employed and freelance included)
- Applicants should have at least 2 years of full-time professional job experience at the time of the application.
- Applicants should have sufficient English skills and cultural adaptability to live and study abroad.
- Applicants must travel to Japan unaccompanied.
Required Documents
Application form (A4 size) Download Here. Click here to download Application Booklet.
- 2 photos (4 cm x 3 cm, name on the back)
- 1 recommendation form (A4) (One of them should be your direct supervisor at your present job)
Contact Us
LEAD India
E-133, 2nd Floor, Greater
Kailash-1, New Delhi – 110048, India
Tel: +91 11 29235721, 41638440, 49064169
Amanpreet Kaur
Email: amanpreet@leadindia.org
E-133, 2nd Floor, Greater
Kailash-1, New Delhi – 110048, India
Tel: +91 11 29235721, 41638440, 49064169
Amanpreet Kaur
Email: amanpreet@leadindia.org
About IATSS Forum
The IATSS (International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences) Forum is an international training institute
established in 1985 that aims to bring out the best qualities in individuals who will one day become future
leaders in the Asian region. The Forum provides a place where young professionals can gather. Inviting young
and outstanding individuals from respective Asian countries, the Forum provides opportunities for participants
to understand each other’s’ countries through seminars, field studies, group study, and cultural exchanges, as
well as to make efforts to solve current issues in the ASEAN region and Japan, under the motto “Thinking and
Learning Together. Click here to read more about IATSS Forum, Japan.
About LEAD India
LEAD (Leadership for Environment and Development) is a unique, live, ever growing, national and international
network of professionals, known as ‘fellows’ committed to development that is environmentally sustainable,
socially equitable and economically viable. It is a global network organization with over 3000 cross sectoral
LEADers. Our mission is to build ‘Leadership for Change’ to create a sustainable world. LEAD Fellows, are
successful leaders working on a wide range of local to global environmental and development issues in more
than 90 countries including Africa, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, USA and
UK.
The India Chapter of LEAD is managed by LEAD India (A registered society since 2000), which alone has a network of 200+ LEADers with representation in most Indian states. Our network consists of individuals and organization geographically located across the length and breadth of the country. LEAD India facilitates programs in Leadership Building, Knowledge Facilitators and Action Based Pojects. Click here to read more about LEAD India.
The India Chapter of LEAD is managed by LEAD India (A registered society since 2000), which alone has a network of 200+ LEADers with representation in most Indian states. Our network consists of individuals and organization geographically located across the length and breadth of the country. LEAD India facilitates programs in Leadership Building, Knowledge Facilitators and Action Based Pojects. Click here to read more about LEAD India.