Youth Exchange Program (USA to India)
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Posted by: Dhimen Vora
APPLICATION NOW LIVE AND DUE BY FRIDAY APRIL 29, 2016!
(direct link to application: www.jaina.org/jyepapplication)
Planned Meetings/Visits in various Cities:
Here you will find the following information:
 SCOPE OF THE JAIN YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM (JYEP)
The inaugural JYEP Program will take ten Jain Youths (ages 18 - 25) from USA to India for approximately three weeks trip starting on July 21st, 2016 and finishing on August 10th, 2016.
The Jain Youth Exchange Program offers exposure to different cultures ranking as one of the most powerful ways to promote Indian culture and Jain way of life. The Jain Youth Exchange program intends to provide hundreds of young students with the opportunity to meet people from other countries and to experience new cultures, planting the seeds for a lifetime of international understanding. The program plans to offers numerous benefits to its young participants and their hosts and mentors, Jain leadership in India, as well as to the Jain community at large in India.
Through Jain Youth Exchange Program, students learn firsthand about all aspects of life in another country. As their concept of the world expands, they mature and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Immersion in another country’s value system enhances their academic, professional, social, and personal growth. Host Jain Center's, families and the entire community are enriched by extended, friendly contact with someone from a different family/culture.
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“…The most important learning for me was a sneak peek into the perspectives of people who have had drastically different experiences and upbringing than me as they have been brought up in a different culture altogether.”
~ JITO-US Cohort Participant
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Major
Program Highlights:
| *Places |
Meetings with
Successful Entrepreneurs
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NGO’s / Businesses Visited
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*Dates |
| Ahmedabad |
Gautam Adani,
Karan Adani.
Samir Mehta (TORRENT)
Sanjay Lalbhai (ARVIND)
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Arvind Ltd, Tata Nano,
Ratnamani Steal, SEWA,
Manav Sadhna, Panjapole,
Tapovan,
Institute of Indology,
IIM, IIT and ISRO,
Akshaya Patra kitchen
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Day and Time
are published
in detailed
program
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| Pilgrimage Sites: Palitana, Sankheswar, JITO Heritage Walk, A 2 day retreat in a resort near Ahmedabad with yoga, mediation and other coaching. |
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| Mumbai |
Motilal Oswal,
Pradip Rathod (CELLO)
Dilip Sanghvi
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Reliance Patalganga
Dharavi
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Day and Time
are published
in detailed
program |
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City tour, meeting with selective Bollywood
stars,visit to Bombay Stock Exchange, Reliance Control Center,
Interactions/discussions with prominent Diamond businessmen, Dance/ Music sessions,
Half day Trekking and 1 day tour to Pune
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| Delhi |
D.K.Jain (LUXOR)
Pradip Jain (PARSHWANATH)
Vivek Jain (TOI),
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Meetings with Leading Jain MP's
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Day and Time
are published
in detailed
program |
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City Tour, visit parliament of India, India - Pak wagha border, interaction with
selective soldiers, One day Kingdom of Dreams and Visit to Taj Mahal. |
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Bangalore
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Executives of Flipkart
and Infosys,
NGO Leaders |
Flipkart,
Infosys and public and start up companies
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Day and Time
are published
in detailed
program |
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Visit several NGOs, IISC, IIM-Bangalore and
other fund activities. |
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| * All places, programs &
dates are subject to change. |
INTRODUCTION TO JAINA AND JITO (Jain International Trade Organization)
JAINA, Federation of Jain Associations in North America, in collaboration with JITO, Jain International Trade Organization, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) is proud to present the second phase of Jain Youth Exchange Program [JYEP].
JITO (www.jitoahmedabad.org) is the largest organization of Jain businesses, industrialists, and professionals in India. JAINA (www.jaina.org) is the largest organization of Jains in North America.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be between 18 – 25 yrs. old.
2. Must be Jain or interested in learning about Jain values, principles, and practices.
3. Enrolled as a student in a college or university.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE:
1.
Download PDF form and email to jyep@jaina.org
2. Interview with JYEP Selection Team Member
3. Confirmation will be provided by
May 6, 2016.
FAQS
1. Costs
Students from USA will pay for all their international & travel within India, health insurance, pocket money to pay for incidental expenses, including if they were to pay for food outside, or to purchase souvenirs, etc.
Host Families (in India) would be responsible for local transportation, lodging, boarding, and food at home. The local Jain Center or Host families can sponsor any events, or cultural activity, or programs at their discretion.
2. How many cities will be visiting?
Currently we have included
5 cities (Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and Bangalore)
3. After I apply, what can I expect?
May 06, 2016 - Confirmations will be provided
May 20, 2016 - Accepted Candidates Team Call
June 17, 2016 - Host Family Designation will be provided
GET STARTED - APPLY TODAY!
Please download the application via the link below & submit electronically to:
jyep@jaina.org OR mail to:
JAINA HQ
722 South Main St.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(direct link to application: www.jaina.org/jyepapplication)
All applications must be submitted by:
Friday April 29, 2016 11:59pm EST.
The program will start on July. 21, 2016.
See below highlights of 2015 JYEP
program:
Please see below a slideshow of their experience
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