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Focus: T&I, agile software development, idea prototyping, public speaking skills, mentorship
TIM (Trust and Identity Incubator Mentorship) Programme is an initiative that brings together ambitious young minds and subject matters experts to pioneer and prototype new ideas in the Trust and Identity field.
TIM is a collaboration between subject experts (SME's and also known as content mentors) of WP5 T2 - T&I Incubator task, GLAD, NRENs (home mentors) and young professionals (participants) across Europe. The overall aim of the program it to contribute to a viable and sustainable pipeline of T&I products and services for the GN4.3 project and ultimately, for the European NREN community.
Nominated by their home NREN, participants (and their home mentors) are integrated into the work of the T&I incubator right from the start. They collaborate directly with the Incubator SMEs on the topics provided by SME's. On this journey, they are mentored by the Incubator experts and the home NREN, and supported by GLAD. All participants are expected to present their final work or work in progress at the international event or conference advised by TIM SMEs.
TIM takes place in the form of a paid internship where the participating NRENs and young professionals get reimbursed for the time dedicated to the T&I Incubator. The process of reimbursed and rates are defined by the financial rules of GN4.3 project.
The expected duration of each TIM programme cycle is 6 months. The important dates and deadlines of the process can be found below.
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| 3rd | 9. Feb. 2021 | ||
| 4th | 7. Sep. 2021 |
What is in it for the young professionals?
TIM offers participants a fantastic opportunity to join the development of the cutting edge solutions in computer networking on Trust & Identity. It is a unique learning and professional development opportunity that offers the following benefits:
- a paid professional internship (can with the thesis writing)
- networking opportunities with the wide range of SMEs working in computer networks and NRENs
- training and skills development in the fields of public speaking and agile software development (SCRUM)
Participant requirements are:
- last year BA, Master's or PhD level students in the fields of Computer Science, Engineering or other technology related fields with the interest in computer networks
- 6 months availability with an approximate workload of 3 days per week
- Excellent command of English language
What is in it for the home NRENs?
TIM strengthens collaboration across European NRENs in developing new T&I products and services. It is an opportunity to foster the local T&I expertise, learn from experienced SMEs and expand the portfolio of services. It is also a chance to strengthen relationships with the member institutions to identify promising young talents to join the NREN world.
Home NREN requirements:
- be a member of GN4.3 project
- be willing to facilitate and administer a paid internship based on the local HR/ legal requirements
- be willing to mentor participants locally (for example, be a sounding board to the experience, provide a working space, introduce to the home NREN and NREN world in general)
- have a manpower to support TIM with a workload of 1/2 - 1 day per week based on month cycle
What is in it for GLAD?
GÉANT Learning and Development team (GLAD) is passionate about building, diversifying and strengthening capabilities of European NREN community. With the help of TIM, we hope to disseminate and build T&I competencies across Europe to build the workforce of the future.
In course of TIM, GLAD is also committed to deliver the following skills to the TIM participants and mentors:
- mentorship skills
- public speaking skills
- agile software development/ SCRUM training
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FAQ
TIM Frequently Asked Questions
Timeline
| June - Oct 2019 | Registration deadline 15 Oct 2019 (closed) |
| Nov-Apr 2019-2020 | Start Sprint + Internship on 12 Nov 2019 |
| May 2020 | Coaching event speakers |
| June 2020 | Event Participation |
Programme
Promotion Resources Package (for NRENs)
Download materials for NRENs to promote the programme and recruit participants
News and Articles
https://blog.geant.org/2019/06/21/brighten-the-future-of-trust-identity
https://blog.geant.org/2019/08/30/lets-talk-about-the-trust-identity-mentorship-programme
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Programme description
Focus: Presentation and public speaking skills
FTP Lightning Talk Challenge is a programme for young professionals to get their ideas on stage of the TNC Lightning talk presentations. Nominated by GÉANT project partners, participants undergo series of training to help master presentation skills and increase the chance of their’ submissions to be accepted by TNC Programme Committee. The training events also prepare participants for a superb delivery at the actual event. In addition, participants benefit by engaging with peers through webinar training events and building a professional and social network of peers. Finalists of the Challenge receive full financial support for delivering their talk at the conference.
What’s included
- Practical and interactive workshops under the guidance of a professional public speaking coach for all participants
- 1:1 coaching on public speaking for finalists
- Travel package + full conference pass to TNC19 for finalists
Requirements
- This challenge is open to individual(s) who are registered on any IT & networking (related) course(s) at a university, college or learning provider and must be nominated by the operating NREN/GÉANT Project Partner.
- The Lightning talk idea must fall in an IT and Networking area.
- Lightning talk proposals must include: title, participant name, educational institution, short biography, five keywords, and short introduction of the idea (max. 500 words). Abstract must be marked [Topic title + TNC19FTP].
- Participants commit themselves to the full programme and therefore must have access to a computer with a webcam to join the webinar.
- Selected participants will be presenting at TNC19
- High English language proficiency is required.
- All participants are invited to share their experiences on social media.
Timeline
How to Apply (NRENs)
Step 1 Register your candidate online until 28 February, with a brief description of candidate's topic.
Step 2 All accepted candidates will become participants of the Future Talent Programme and will receive training. Your participants takes part in the e-workshops in March and April. Dates and Programme will be confirmed to you and your participant by email.
Step 3 Participants submit their proposal to TNC Programme Committee by 15 March 2019, midnight CET.
Step 4 Your participants will be notified by the TNC Programme Committee by (TBC) of the acceptance or rejection of the proposal
Step 5 Selected candidates take further training and take centre stage at TNC19
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