The EU training programme

for Turkish Chamber Executives

April – October 2009

Application form

To be submitted by 20 March 2009

The EU training Programme is implemented in the framework of the EU-Turkey CHAMBERS forum (ETCF) project. The ETCF project is a two-year project implemented by the Association of European Chambers of Commerceand Industry (EUROCHAMBRES) and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB). ETCF is fully financed by the European Union, under the Programme for Pre Accession Assistance. It aims at promoting the integration of EU and Turkish business communities.

TOBB

ETCF is funded by the European Union

Selection Procedure

Participants will be selected on the basis of their position in the Chamber, motivation,English knowledge and commitment from their Chamber to develop EU services to their members.

Candidates who will be qualified might be invited for a phone interview before final acceptance.

Application Checklist

Your file should contain the following items:

  • application form
  • CV (EU format)
  • letter of recommendation from your Chamber
  • if possible results of an English proficiency test

Deadline

The application form can be downloaded on ETCF website or TOBB website

The application package should be submitted by normal mail or by e-mail to:

TOBB- The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

European Union Department

Attn: Mr Werner GRUBER

Atatürk Bulvarı No:149, 06640 Bakanlıklar

Ankara /Turkey

Email:

The deadline for application is 20 March 2009

Surname Mr/Mrs/Ms ______First name ______

Position ______

Organisation ______

Address ______

Tel ______Fax ______Mobile______

E-mail ______

Questions below will be used as a reference in the selection process. The selection Committee may ask for additional information when required.

  1. Your Organisation

1.1. Please describe briefly the main features of your Chamber: memberships, internal structure and activities, main objectives.

1.2. Does your Chamber already provideservices related to the EU to its members? What is the nature of these services?

  1. Your Role in the Organisation

Please describe your responsibilities in the Chamber. Be as concrete as possible.

  1. Experience with EU Affairs

Please explain in detail how you were involved in EU related activities during your professional or extra-professional life.

  1. Main Achievements

Please outline which has been your main achievement while working for the Chamber

  1. Your Motivation

Please explain in detail why you wish to participate in the EU Training Programme and how would you expect to use the knowledge and experience you gained in the EU Training Programmean individual and for your organisation in the short & long run?

  1. How did you first hear about the EU training Programme?

Chamber of Commerce and Industry or business organisation □

Website (please specify)□

PRESS (please specify)□

Other (please specify)□

  1. Additional comments

Please add any additional comments which you believe would support your application

I would like to attend the EU Training Programme

 inAnkara in Istanbul

Note: In order to ensure an equal participation in Ankara and in Istanbul, the organisers reserve the right to modify the requested location. The concerned participants will be informed in due time.

We, hereby, declare to fulfil the selection criteria and to commit to participate to the 6 modules as described in the brochure.

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Signature of the applicantSignature of the Secretary General

of the Chamber

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