Admin l Friday, Jan. 04, 2019
LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Bank group in conjunction with the Financial Times(FT) is floating a blog writing competition for high school students worldwide.
The competition which is meant for students aged 16 and 19 requires participants to write in not less than 500 words about who will be most affected by the changing nature of jobs and skills in technologically advanced world and what could better prepare them for the future.
This is based on the growing body of research on what is needed as a global community to be ready for the future. Leaders and policy makers are engaged and actively looking for answers to better prepare their citizens for an uncertain future. But, the people who will be most affected according to the organisers are today’s high school students and those who follow them.
“This is why we wanted to ask you what you think will better prepare you for your future. So, tell us in your own words: What do you want to learn? What kinds of jobs do you want and what kinds of jobs do you think will exist when you are older? What will best prepare you and the students that come after you, to adapt and thrive in tomorrow’s world”, the organisers want to know.
“We want your creativity and your originality. Send us: A strong blog or essay, that is no longer than 500 words. Photos, videos, visualizations that help support your story, are optional. Your name, age, school, email, and country you live in. The deadline for submissions is January 31st, 2019. Entries will be judged by a high-level panel comprised of senior officials at the World Bank, Financial Times and select partners.
“You could win a chance at being published in the Financial Times and the World Bank Blogs, and attending, the World Bank Group/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. in April 2019, with your expenses covered”, the organisers said.
For more information on entering the competition and to submit your entry, click here. You can also register your school(multiple entries) here to receive free subscriptions of the Financial Times for students at any time here
