SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS
The Czech-German Young Professionals Program (CGYPP) is an international network for young experts, multipliers, movers and shakers from Germany and the Czech Republic. The program interlinks the fields of academia, business, media, politics, public administration and NGO.
Each year since 2008, 12-14 young professionals from Germany and the Czech Republic are invited to participate in a series of workshops, and to collaborate on relevant economic, political and social issues. CGYPP connects people with different professional backgrounds.
By exchanging and sharing experiences and perspectives, the participants not only broaden their horizons, improve communication and intercultural skills but also increase their social capital.
CGYPP 2024 Topic
Czechia and Germany – Ready to Face Tomorrows’s Challenges Together?
In an ever-evolving global landscape, Czechia and Germany find themselves standing at a juncture where cooperation and strategic alignment are imperative to confront the multifaceted challenges that lie ahead. Both countries boast robust economies with a significant reliance on the automotive industry, making them deeply interdependent in the face of economic disruptions and shifts in market demand. As stalwart democracies, they share common values and commitments to the principles of freedom and the rule of law, but also face internal and external pressures that test the strength of their democratic institutions. Embedded in the European context and geopolitical upheavals, the framework for action and cooperation demands a flexible approach. Additionally, the rapid pace of digitalization poses a formidable challenge, requiring both countries to adapt to technological advancements while ensuring cybersecurity and data protection. Moreover, the urgent need to combat climate change places a shared responsibility on both countries, as they strive to transition towards more sustainable and environmentally conscious industrial practices.
- How can both countries balance their economic interests with their commitment to sustainability?
- Will both countries be able to cope with the risks stemming from dependence on third countries in supply chains?
- How can Czechia and Germany collaborate to enhance education and skills development in their countries to meet the demands of the 21st-century workforce and address the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements and digitalization?
- How can both countries contribute and benefit to and from the European community, as well with regard to the European elections 2024?
- How will both countries deal with the geopolitical challenges arising from the aggressive policies of Russia and China?
These and other topical questions are addressed during the 15th year of the Czech-German Young Professionals Program (CGYPP).
THE OUTCOME OF THE PROGRAM
The outcome of the Czech-German Young Professionals Program (CGYPP) is a growing international network of committed and talented people. It offers the chance to make valuable contacts with both participants and visiting experts from Germany and the Czech Republic.
Group interaction between current and past participants,
a lively atmosphere and the high level of commitment all promote the enduring exchange of ideas and experiences.
The network is kept alive by annual meetings, other Alumni events as well as via social media.
A really nice mixture of receiving and giving. During the three seminars, I gained confidence in the topic and it motivated me to dig deeper myself. Thank you very much for this privilege to get to know so many inspiring people.
Klára Bulantová,
Heinrich Böll Foundation Prague
CGYPP gave me inspiration, a great network and empowered me for my future career path.
Franziska Stölzel,
Škoda Auto
The program takes you into a very different environment, where you meet people that you would never have met elsewhere, and think about things that you would otherwise never have encountered.
Christof Strejcek,
business analyst
This programme means for me a highlight this year in terms if personal development. I got a deep insight into the theme of digitalization, met great people bringing different perspectives and got a lot of inspiration for my personal and professional life.
Jana Lachmann,
German Embassy Prague
This programme means for me a highlight this year in terms if personal development. I got a deep insight into the theme of digitalization, met great people bringing different perspectives and got a lot of inspiration for my personal and professional life.
Jana Lachmann,
German Embassy Prague