THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY: TRADE, LABOR AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE AGE OF AUTOMATION - MODEL G20 TASK FORCE - Knovva Academy
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THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY:
TRADE, LABOR AND SUSTAINABILITY
IN THE AGE OF AUTOMATION
MODEL G20 TASK FORCE
May 21st - June 1st, 2019
Tokyo, Japan
Knovva is an Official Knowledge Partner of Y20 Summit Japan 2019
MODEL
G20 TASK
THIS YEAR, THE Y20 AND MG20 TASK
FORCE FORCE WILL TACKLE THREE OF
AN EXCLUSIVE TODAY’S MOST PRESSING ISSUES:
OPPORTUNITY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE
REAL G20 SUMMIT
WHY
PARTICIPATE IN THE
The Model G20 Task Force brings high
school students onto the international stage
MG20 TASK FORCE?
with the opportunity to actively participate ■■ Real-World Experience: Become one of
in the G20 Summit. Held in conjunction only 20 high school students in the world to
with the Youth 20 Summit, the official youth actively participate in the Y20 Summit. INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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engagement group of the G20, Task Force International trade is one of the key components of the world economy. New
■■ International Collaboration: Work with other technologies – in both physical and virtual infrastructure – are generating
attendees work directly with delegates on youth from around the globe in a diverse
topics including international trade, the products and services in a world where geographical borders matter much less
Task Force to develop solutions to the issues
than before. Alongside Y20 delegates, Task Force participants will discuss the way
intersection of business and environment, discussed at the Y20.
international trade is changing and what shape it might take in the future.
and the future of work. Students also gain
■■ Global Networking: Expand your global
the exclusive opportunity to meet with Y20
network by meeting and mingling with
and G20 leaders, creating a global network Y20 and G20 delegates, real-world policy
of influencers that can impact college, influencers, scholars, diplomats and
career, and beyond. politicians. BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENT
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Global efforts to address environmental issues have produced tangible results, yet
■■ Unparalleled Opportunities: Present your
ideas to government officials, Y20 delegates, further international collaboration is required to combat environmental issues.
and your peers to make your voice heard - The MG20 Task Force will examine how governments and corporations are able to
and make a difference. maintain their economic growth while moving towards a sustainable environment,
tackling issues like climate change, marine plastic debris and more.
WHAT
IS THE Y20 SUMMIT?
FUTURE OF WORK
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The Youth 20 Summit, or Y20, is one of the Today’s labor force is changing dramatically due to various macro-level
most influential programs for young leaders shifts, including the digital economy, aging society, gender reforms and
across the globe. As the only official youth emerging technologies. Unless people are given the opportunity to develop
engagement group of the G20 Summit, the skills necessary to adapt to a changing work environment, many will face
Y20 provides an unparalleled opportunity unemployment, which in turn may exacerbate inequality. Task Force attendees
for young people from the G20 countries to will discuss how our labor force should function in the future and how to prepare
discuss global problems, find solutions, and
for inevitable shifts in the world economy.
submit them to the most important national
leaders in the world.
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100% OF PAST THIS IS NOT A BEFORE THE MG20 DURING THE MG20
TASK FORCE SIMULATION. TASK FORCE TASK FORCE
PARTICIPANTS Before arriving in Tokyo, students will participate THIS DEEPLY IMMERSIVE
THIS IS REAL-WORLD in a six-week online training program on digital EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
AGREE THAT storytelling. Digital storytelling is a way of telling
■■ Experience in research and analysis through in-
DIPLOMACY ON THE stories using different types of media, including
depth case studies, discussions and learning from
THE TASK
video, pictures, text, animation, audio narration,
top experts in the field.
music and more. This pre-program training
INTERNATIONAL STAGE. prepares students for their digital storytelling
FORCE HELPED project at the Task Force, and develops the skills
■■ Exploration of the basic principles behind business
and international trade for a better understanding
Over 10 days, 20 students from around the world that helps them convey ideas in an effective way of the complexity of the global economy.
THEM THINK will act as businesspeople, economists, diplomats for the modern world.
■■ Development of critical reading and writing skills
and world leaders. This is not a simulation: this is
ABOUT THEIR active participation in one of the world’s leading
international forums.
with exercises on intricate, read-world topics.
■■ Practice in cross-cultural communication
PROFESSIONAL through engagement with Japanese culture and
interactions with peers from all over the world.
AND FUTURE ■■ Opportunities to develop 21-century credentials
like public speaking and presentation skills at
GOALS. networking events and our press conference.
HOW DOES
IT WORK? “I have learned that I really enjoy learning about a
wide variety of topics and trying to come up with
BEFORE THE TASK FORCE: solutions to them on a global scale. I also enjoy
Students take an online training course on digital
storytelling to prepare for one of the event’s primary meeting people from different backgrounds and
projects.
learning from their experiences. This trip to Argentina,
DURING THE TASK FORCE: alongside the Model G20 conference in February, has
Attendees complete five days of training, then
participate in the real Youth 20 Summit alongside Y20 cemented my interest in international relations.”
delegates.
COMPLETING THE —2018 TASK FORCE PARTICIPANT
TASK FORCE:
The final capstone includes a digital storytelling project,
the team’s position paper, and a press conference.
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“WHAT I HAVE COMPLETING THE
LEARNED ABOUT MG20 TASK FORCE
MYSELF IS THAT
The Task Force culminates in two primary
projects: a position paper and a “digital story.”
I CAN ACTUALLY The Task Force group works together to create a
position paper that provides a teen perspective
WORK TO DO and suggestions for progress on some of the key
topics being discussed at the 2019 G20 Summit.
SOMETHING TO THIS IS REAL WORK,
The paper will offer a synthesis of views and
present a unified voice for the group. Writing
RECOGNIZED BY
will be informed by both outside research and
CHANGE PEOPLE’S knowledge gained through lectures, activities,
and events throughout the program.
PERSPECTIVE.” The digital story uses the skills developed in the REAL LEADERS.
pre-program online course as well as at the event
itself to put together a multimedia representation
of what the team has learned. The project
—2018 Task Force challenges the team to tell their individual story “The Youth 20 team is looking forward to
in a unique way while communicating the value
receiving your position papers. Your work
Participant and depth of their Task Force experience.
reflects the needs our world is facing today
WHEN THE POSITION PAPER IS
through the G20 process. You’ve confirmed
COMPLETE, THE TASK FORCE WILL
PRESENT IT TO THE LEADERS that today’s youth is completely engaged
OF THE Y20 SUMMIT, WHO WILL with international cooperation and can
USE IT WHEN CRAFTING THEIR
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE
effectively convey these ideas to the world.”
G20 LEADERS.
- Agustin Batto Carol and Eliana Vidal,
Youth 20 Co-Chairs
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
STARTS HERE.
MAY ARRIVAL: Understanding the MAY Y20 OFFICIAL SUMMIT:
21 Task Force and the Y20 Summit 27 International Trade
SELECTION CRITERIA SPONSORED
Business and Environment
Future of Work
MAY CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION: ■■ An inspirational global citizen SCHOLARSHIPS
22 Developing a Global Understanding MAY POSITION PAPER WORKSHOP: ■■ 14-18 years old In partnership with the Giantbug
INTERNATIONAL TRADE:
Trends for the Future
28 Editing ■■ Fluent in spoken and written English
Foundation, sponsored scholarships
will be granted to students based on
■■ Strong leadership and excellent their academic excellence. It requires
track record a separate application form, transcript,
MAY POSITION PAPER WORKSHOP: MAY COLLABORATIVE CREATION: essay, letter of recommendation
23 Researching 29 Peer Review and other supporting documents.
Presentation Preparation
APPLICATION COMPONENTS Application Deadline: March 6th.
MAY ■■ Application Form
24 BUSINESS AND THE ENVIRONMENT:
Promoting Sustainable Development
MAY
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COLLABORATIVE CREATION:
Final Review
■■ Official School Transcript FINANCIAL AID
MODERN JAPANESE HISTORY ■■ One Letter of Recommendation Financial aid covering both tuition and
AND CULTURE travel costs is available based on merit
■■ One Resume and need. Family income, as well as any
MAY TASK FORCE PRESS CONFERENCE
MAY
POSITION PAPER DRAFTING
31 DIGITAL STORYTELLING:
■■ One 300-500 Word Essay other government subsidies, will be
considered in the final offer. A separate
25 INTERNATIONAL TRADE:
Designing Your Digital Story ■■ Scholarship Application (Optional)
■■ Financial Aid Application (Optional)
application and financial supporting
documents are required.
The Impact of Technology
Application Deadline: March 6th.
JUNE
1
DEPARTURE
MAY Y20 SUMMIT OPENING EVENT:
26 Opening Speech
Guest Lecture
Knovva Presentation
Knovva Dinner
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ENROLLMENT
PROCESS
OFFICIAL KNOWLEDGE
PARTNER OF Y20 SUMMIT
JAPAN 2019
Enrollment in the Task Force is by invitation only. Knovva Academy is an international education
INVITATION All MG20 alumni are invited to the program. In addition, organization based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Knovva Partner Schools may request invitations for students. Through our comprehensive learning ecosystem,
we nurture students’ ability to think critically and
respond to real-world challenges. We want to see a
The online application process is now open world where young people are empowered to pursue
APPLICATION APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20th self-actualization while engaging the world with a
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 1st committed sense of social and global responsibility.
Interviews are scheduled through the Knovva online calendar.
INTERVIEW
Interviews will be conducted from February through March.
Acceptance letters issued. Scholarship and financial aid
DECISION decisions are made based on availability.
CONTRACT & Digital contract is provided and signed by a legal guardian
PAYMENT and the student. Payment submitted online.
WELCOME Students will receive a welcome package which
PACKAGE includes suggested academic readings.
PRE- PLEASE VISIT
DEPARTURE KNOVVA.COM
WEBINAR FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
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