Purpose and Significance

Talent cultivation is a long-term and significant task. Young people are the hope of Macao. This program aims to build a broader platform for cultivating an outstanding younger generation, helping them establish enthusiasm for serving the nation and Macao, and making contributions according to societal needs. Adhering to the principles of patriotism, love for Macao, and serving society, the "Macao Youth Political Participation Capacity Training Program" is dedicated to cultivating a group of outstanding young individuals for the Macao Special Administrative Region who care about national development, practice the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, and harbor the aspiration to serve society, thereby contributing to "Macao people governing Macao."

This program targets Macao tertiary students and young professionals aged 18 to 39. It organizes training activities to enhance political participation skills and expand leadership capabilities, insisting on combining theory with practice to elevate national identity, social responsibility, and leadership potential, nurturing more outstanding and mission-driven new forces for Macao's sustainable development.

Course Objectives

This course aims to enhance the political participation capacity of Macao tertiary students and working youth, encouraging them to care about Macao's social development. Upon completion of this training program, participants will:

• Understand the national development situation
• Strengthen civic awareness
• Master concepts and skills for public policy analysis
• Think about issues from multiple perspectives
• Increase social commitment and actively participate in social affairs
• Analyze social problems and existing policies using objective and rational methods
• Propose constructive policy recommendations for social issues

Target Audience and Schedule

• Target: Youth aged 18 to 39 (100 spots available)
• Duration: The training program runs from January to December 2020 (one year)
• Schedule: Classes are held on Saturdays from 2:00 PM–4:30 PM and 5:00 PM–7:30 PM

Fees

• Fee: MOP 700 per selected participant (MOP 600 for eligible Macao Youth Federation individual members)
• Refund: Participants with an attendance rate of 80% or higher can receive a refund of MOP 500 upon program completion by presenting the receipt.

Notes

1. This activity will collect applicant data online. Personal data provided by participants will be used for statistics and database establishment for the 12th Macao Youth Political Participation Capacity Training Program. If necessary, the Association may request applicants to fill out other forms of application again.
2. Fees can be paid during the interview. If not selected, all fees will be refunded upon notification.
3. Selected candidates will be notified uniformly after the application deadline and interviews. Once confirmed, fees are non-refundable (except for those not selected).
4. According to legal provisions, participants have the right to request access, correction, or updating of their data stored by the Association under Article 11 of Law No. 8/2005 (Personal Data Protection Act).
5. The course or activity schedule of this program may be adjusted according to actual circumstances.

According to Law No. 8/2005 (Personal Data Protection Act), the data obtained by the Association will be used solely for this event.

Application Method: Interested individuals can choose to print and fill out the application form, then submit it in person to the Association's office (18/F, Block B, Macao Daily News Building, No. 218-A, Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, Macao) or return it via email ([email protected]).

• Application Form for the 12th Macao Youth Political Participation Capacity Training Program
• Online Application Form Link

The Association reserves the right of final interpretation.