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Training Program at UN Headquarters

The ‘Training Program on the United Nations’ is a premier pedagogical program on the UN agenda led by UN high representatives and staff from international organizations over the globe. Both domestic and international students from middle school or high school from all over the world will not only visit the UN Headquarters in New York, USA, and Geneva, Switzerland but will also be able to discuss global issues with UN high officials.

Through this program, participants will be able to learn about international affairs both academically and practically, have an opportunity to network with UN officials, ambassadors, and NGO officials, and finally, learn tips on how to build a career at the UN.


The vouchers for GLEC Winners only include course fees without transportation, accommodation, and meals. Please kindly note additional charges may occur depending on the confirmed schedules and inquire more details to glec@hopetofuture.org

Who can apply?


  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • Upper-Intermediate level of English
    (Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, Makes mistakes and misunderstand sometimes)
  • Own laptop is required


When is it?


  • January 17 - 27, 2024 (scheduled)
  • Day 1: College Tour
    Day 2-4: MUN Conference at Yale University
    Day 5: College  Tour
    Day 6-9: United Nations Expert Training
  • The schedule is subject to change according to the academic calendars.

Is it international?


  • Yes, it is.
    All courses including the team activities are attended by students from all over the world in a group size of 20-25 students. The main language is English.

Program Timeline

※ Detailed schedules are subject to change upon consultation with UN agencies and relevant departments.

Day 110:00Depart Incheon International Airport by KE 081 (Korean Air)
Arrive John F. Kennedy International Airport
13:00Travel from Airport to Hotel
Day 210:00 - 12:00Yale University (New Haven) Campus Tour and Meeting with Korean seniors
14:00 - 23:00Opening Ceremony
Day 310:00 - 15:00Experience Yale Day with Yale students and professors
16:00 - 22:00Sessions at the Yale Model United Nations (website)
Day 410:00 - 22:00Sessions at the Yale Model United Nations (website)
Day 510:00 - 14:00Closing Ceremony
15:00 - 17:00Travel from New Haven to New York
Day 610:00 - 12:00Columbia University (New York) Campus Tour and Meeting with Korean seniors
13:00 - 17:00Expert Training at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
Lecture by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Day 710:00 - 17:00Expert Training at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
Lecture by UN Department of Global Communications, UN-Habitat, International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Day 810:00 - 17:00Expert Training at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
Lecture by UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), UN Development Programme (UNDP)
Day 910:00 - 17:00Expert Training at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
Lecture by IVECA, UN Women, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
19:00 - 23:00SDGs Team Presentation and Closing Ceremony
Day 1012:00Depart John F. Kennedy International Airport by KE 082 (Korean Air)
Day 1117:40Arrive Incheon International Airport

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