Future Leaders in the World of Work
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Future Leaders in the World of Work
South-South University
26 Julio–6 Agosto 2027
El curso está disponible en English
Future Leaders in the World of Work — South-South University fosters the ambitions of mission-driven university students and young professionals to support of Global South, South-South and Triangular cooperation initiatives for human-centred development.
The South-South University is implemented in cooperation with ITCILO knowledge partners and in the framework of the Turin School of Development.
The application deadline is now extended to 5 July 2026 for participants who already possess, or do not need, an entry visa for Italy
Key features
STUDY VISIT TO GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Expand your global career horizons. Join dedicated guest lectures at ILO Headquarters while discovering the city’s pivotal role at the forefront of multilateral diplomacy.
THEMATIC WORKSHOPS
Join hands- on, practical training on the ILO, fostering human-centred development in the Global South and through SSTC modalities and initiatives. Formulate action-oriented proposals.
PERSONALISED CAREER COACHING
With the support of specialized international coaches, transform your ambition for the pursuit of a global career into a concrete, feasible, mid-term plan of 3-5 years in line with your aspirations.
Presentación del curso
The Future Leaders in the World of Work South-South University supports the next generation of leaders supporting South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) initiatives. It equips them with the theoretical and practical skills needed to devise systemic and integrated approaches to sustainable development that promote social justice and enhance sustainable development dividends for all. The South-South University is a training ground for future leaders in the world of work to acquire and hone core competencies for lasting, sustainable impact. It welcomes young leaders seeking to join global governance structures, national, international and non-governmental organizations, the social and solidarity economy, and social enterprises to champion socially sustainable development on a global scale. This training activity is part of the INTEGRO curriculum.
¿Quiénes participan en este curso?
The South-South University welcomes undergraduate, graduate students and young professionals (within 5 years of their graduation at the time of application) interested in exploring themes lying at the intersection of SSTC, sustainable development and the world of work.
Motivation Interviews
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short interview between March-May 2026, where they’ll elaborate on the motivations underpinning their willingness to join the 2026 cohort of Future Leaders in the World of Work. Invited applicants are encouraged to draw connections between their academic/professional journey and the learning aims of Future Leaders in the World of Work in as much detail as possible.
Open House Webinars (2026 Edition)
Road to Future Leaders in the World of Work 2026: Application Tips and Preparing for your Motivation Interview
This summer, embark on a journey of discovery of the mega trends shaping the future of the world of work.
Explore how South-South and Triangular Cooperation modalities and initiatives hold the potential for making this future more equitable, fair, and socio-economically sustainable for all.
Meet the team behind the South-South University, get your application ready and obtain insights into how to prepare for your motivation interview.
- Joel Alcocer,
Programme Manager, Development Investment (DEVINVEST) Programme
- Carlotta Clivio,
Coordinator, INTEGRŌ; Associate Programme Officer, DEVINVEST Programme
- Menghao Wei,
Associate Coordinator, INTEGRŌ; Visiting Fellow, DEVINVEST Programme
Meet the Alumni: FLSSU Experience Sharing and Designing the Future of the World of Work
What does Future Leaders in the World of Work entail, and how does it open up possibilities for crafting your career at the intersection of South-South, Triangular Cooperation and the World of Work? In this dedicated webinar, meet South-South University alumni generating sustainable, positive impact while actively shaping a more equitable future of the world of work, for all.
- Leeson Zeng
MSc Law & Finance incoming candidate, University of Oxford;
Future Leaders in the World of Work 2024 Alumnus;
- Mayank Dias
Advocate, Michael Dias & Associates;
Future Leaders in the World of Work 2024 Alumnus
- Nice Amon Mwansasu
Communication and Transport, Workers’ Union of Tanzania
Future Leaders in the World of Work 2024 Alumna
- Carlotta Clivio
Coordinator, INTEGRŌ; Associate Programme Officer, DEVINVEST Programme
- Menghao Wei
Associate Coordinator, INTEGRŌ; Visiting Fellow, DEVINVEST Programme
ITCILO Campus life
Located along the banks of the Po River, the ITCILO Turin Campus allows participants to live and study immersed in nature, in a safe and secure environment conducive to learning, exploring, and discovering what the city of Turin has to offer.
Explore Europe
- Turin
Capital of the Italian region of Piedmont just a few kilometers away from France, Switzerland and Italy’s rugged Ligurian coast, Turin stuns global visitors with its unique charm. While featuring a rich history, charming art galleries and a world-renowned enogastronomic tradition, Turin maintains a firm global outlook through its active participation in strategic networks of global sister and friend cities. As testament to its international ties, Turin has been home of the United Nations Campus since 1964, where the ITCILO is located together with the United Nations System Staff College and the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute. - Geneva
Week 2 of the South-South University includes a 2-day study visit to Geneva, Switzerland, for participants to explore the headquarters of selected Geneva-based UN agencies including the ILO, international and non-governmental organizations. During the study visit, participants will have the opportunity to not only take a deep-dive in the work of these entities, but also to meet representatives from their HR departments to explore how to best prepare for future employment opportunities in the broader space of multilateralism. - Nice, Monaco and Venice
The ITCILO offers South-South University participants the opportunity to sign up for a daytrip to Monte Carlo (Monaco) and Nice (France), or Venice (Italy) for Saturday 2 August. Whether in search of the atmospheres celebrated during the Belle Époque or eager to witness the splendor of the Most Serene Republic (“La Serenissima”), the South-South University features moments of leisure and relax for its participants to enjoy while away from home.
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Certificate
Participants completing all required activities unlock an official ITCILO Certificate of Participation in Digital Credentials Format, which allows for easy sharing (on CVs and digital platforms, e.g., LinkedIn) of their ongoing professional growth and development as Future Leaders in the World of Work.
About INTEGRŌ
INTEGRŌ is the global competence development facility for future leaders in the world of work of the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO). Highlighting the ILO’s contributions in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, INTEGRŌ motivates future leaders to leverage synergies that connect Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) to all of the other Goals for the benefit of their communities of reference. INTEGRŌ offers a wide range of global competence training opportunities which, while being stand-alone, work in synergy with one another for the formulation of a dynamic, integrated curriculum.
