Young Managers Programme

THE IDEA

The YMP was initiated in 2001 with the aim to provide a platform for young business people under age 40 in the wool textile industry.

THE VISION

The YMP strives to help its members through an array of learning and networking opportunities for young professionals under age 40 around the world. The YMP provides its members access to a dynamic network of peers on an international level.

Since the wool economy will rely more and more on entrepreneurial philosophies and practices, the YMP will continue to support its participants and their companies. It has been designed to provide a safe heaven for professionals of the wool textile industry to learn and grow. The YMP continues to educate its members by providing the resources and support needed to build better business within the industry.

LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES OF THE YMP

* Discussing problems of the world wool industry;

*Assisting the participants create their own networking relations, which will serve them in their future professional activity.

*Attracting young participants to the IWTO events and, subsequently, involving them in the various IWTO activities.

PARTICIPANTS

Young industrialists with a certain level of responsibility who wish to increase their knowledge on specific subjects, but also to take advantage of the information disseminated at the IWTO Committees meetings, together with developing further networking relations with their counterparts.

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

Registration to the YMP is free of charge.

Two nights hotel accommodation sponsored by IWTO.

Registration via the National Committees.