The Minister of Education, Science, and Youth, Giorgi Amilakhvari, along with the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, unveiled the vision for youth policy to the public.

Giorgi Amilakhvari outlined the projects aimed at supporting young people and enhancing their role in the country's development. He emphasized that the youth sector is pivotal within the unified policy of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth, and a proactive and consistent approach will be implemented in this area in the coming years, with active participation from young individuals. 

"Through the implementation of new initiatives, we aim to cultivate a young generation in Georgia with strong national, patriotic, civic, moral, and ethical values, capable of fully realizing their potential in the competitive landscape of the modern world. 

Our objective is to maximize the involvement of young people in the construction of a democratic, lawful, and socially conscious state. By introducing diverse and engaging projects, we aim to engage the widest possible audience of young people and offer them thematic events tailored to their personal interests, including educational, cultural, sports, and creative activities crucial for their holistic development. 

Furthermore, we are actively working to create a conducive environment to enhance youth employment prospects." – stated Giorgi Amilakhvari. 

Furthermore, Minister Amilakhvari highlighted that in 2024, the Ministry will host a large-scale youth festival, with participation from up to 25,000 students representing all universities in Georgia. The festival will include sports tournaments, cultural and creative events, intermedia competitions among university theatres, and STEM competitions to engage young people in various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics related activities. Additionally, alongside educational initiatives, entertainment activities such as concerts and musical evenings featuring electronic music performers and renowned artists will be organized. 

The Minister emphasized the importance of supporting student initiatives and strengthening youth organizations. To this end, the Ministry, in collaboration with the Youth Agency, will launch the largest thematic grant competition in a decade, open to young individuals residing in Georgia, to support their creative ideas and project implementation. 

Minister Amilakhvari also mentioned the availability of summer camps for young people, with the Ministry organizing camps in Anaklia and various locations, accommodating up to 4,000 participants. Furthermore, in partnership with the Ministry of Defense, an "army camp" will be held in three different locations to instill national-patriotic values, raise awareness about the Georgian army, and promote a healthy lifestyle. 

Moreover, with regards to the vocational development support, Giorgi Amilakhvari announced that starting in 2024, the state will initiate a paid internship program for graduates in public institutions, providing them with essential professional knowledge, experience, and practical skills for career advancement. 

In addition, the Minister highlighted the importance of strengthening student clubs and encouraging active participation of young people in decision-making processes for the country. 

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