Biography

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My name`s Olena Shakhova, I`m 19 y.o. and I`m from a beautiful city Odesa, Ukraine. Currently I`m studying logistics management at Odesa National Maritime University. At the age of 14 I became extremely passionate about project management that not only gave me an opportunity to social issues in Ukraine but also brought me to volunteering with young Ukrainians in the area of non-formal education at English-language summer camps. Last semester I`ve spent studying management in USA, North Carolina as an exchange student of a Global UGRAD program where I had an opportunity to get knowledge on entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, and American culture. Starting from September 2017 I became working as an HR Manager in a company Talentuch where my main duties included conducting interviews with candidates and controlling the climate in the team. Currently I volunteer as an Ambassador of Education USA where my mission is to spread information on opportunities of studying abroad.

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Do you have any experience in similar project?  

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This July I took a part in the European funded project 'Impulse Boost
Camp' that was held in Schneeberg, Germany and focused on project
management, leadership, and teamwork. Moreover, during the course we had amazing sessions on topics such as communication, political activism, presentation, and PR. Knowledge that I've gained during this project was not only  new for me but also extremely interesting and I have no doubts that it can be really useful for young Ukrainians I'm going to share this knowledge with.

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What's your motivation in taking part to this TC (Training Course)?

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If youth is the hope of our future, then we have to create a better future for our hope.

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What are your main expectations regarding your participation in this training course? How do you envisage to incorporate what you have learnt during the TC in your work?

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I'm really excited about getting new knowledge on non-formal methods of education regarding topics such fighting youth unemployment and preventing racism and intolerance among youth. Moreover, I really want to know how young people can start implementing their business ideas in real life.

I'm sure that I`ll be able to share the knowledge on entrepreneurship I've gained during conducting lessons at English-language summer camps with active young Ukrainians. Moreover, I have no doubts that this information will be extremely useful for those Ukrainians I'm working as an Ambassador of EducationUSA.

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Please describe your knowledge and experience on entrepreneurship.

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At the age of 15 I started being really into the entrepreneurship. At that point my sister and I decided to open our small online store. We had it for more than a year and it was pretty successful - at least, that's what I thought as a 15-years old girl :)

 

While studying at a Fayetteville State University I took an 'Entrepreneurship and Creative Thinking' class that gave me an opportunity not only to know more about this area but also to work on my own business idea.

 

Currently I'm looking for ways to get more knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship, cause I believe that if intentions of a person who owns a business are good, it can truly change the world.

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