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This could be Your Big Year

Gain the skills and confidence to do it!

FOR STUDENTS & YOUTH
FOR COMPANIES & INSTITUTIONS

We’re not just another training & leadership program.

For 20 years, we have created fully funded opportunities for young people. At Your Big Year®, you’ll gain critical skills and join experiences that transform your future. Let’s get you the information you need to start your journey.
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Your peers are from 190 countries.

This isn't a network of email addresses. It's a living community of young people who have shown up for each other across every timezone and every background. Find out more about their experience in Your Big Year®:

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A woman with braided hair, wearing a lavender top, purple necklace, and earrings, is looking at her phone which displays a sticker that says 'YOUR BIG YEAR'. She is outdoors with a blurred background, and an American flag is visible near her.
A testimonial quote on a teal background with dark blue accents, a quote icon at the top, and a small portrait of a woman with dark hair at the bottom left. The quote is from Lisa, from the Netherlands, expressing positive feedback about a program th
A young person wearing a black cap with the text 'YOUR BIG YEAR', on a boat with New York City skyline in the background, including the One World Trade Center.
Quote about learning to communicate effectively with professionals, expanding networks, and personal growth, attributed to Florence from the Philippines, with a smiling woman in a circular photo.
A young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, holding a white sign that says "Your Big Year," standing on a sidewalk near parked bicycles and cars on a sunny day. She is wearing a light-colored sleeveless top.
A quote attributed to Eliza from Belgium about her gratitude for a course that provided her with new skills and confidence, along with a small circular black-and-white photo of her in the bottom left corner, set against a blue background with decorat
Young man holding a white banner with 'YOUR BIG YEAR' in bold black letters at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The bridge's red structure extends into fog with blue sky and water in the background.
Quote by Karla from Puerto Rico about the value of community and exchange of ideas, featuring her portrait image.
A young woman holding a sign that reads 'YOUR BIG YEAR' standing in a busy city square in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, with other people walking and sitting around.
A quote from Eliza Belgium expressing gratitude for a course that provided new skills and confidence, accompanied by her black-and-white photo in a circle at the bottom left corner, set against a blue background with speech marks at the top.
Young person with short hair wearing a beige hoodie and headphones around neck, in front of two computer monitors, one displaying a speed test and the other with text 'YOUR BIG YEAR'.
Quote from Ziad from Egypt about participating in a Big Year Fellowship Program, highlighting personal growth and positive impact, with his photo and name at the bottom.
Young woman in outdoor field wearing a tan hat and a red, white, and blue American flag draped over her shoulders, with handwritten text saying 'you' 'bis' 'speak' around her.
A quote about being offered an internship and becoming an IBM Student Ambassador, with a photo of Luis from the United States.
A young man with curly hair wears a black t-shirt and a silver necklace, holding a sign that reads 'Your Big Year' outdoors on a residential street with trees and houses in the background.
Quote by Jacquelyn from the United States about gaining confidence and opportunities through experience with YBY, set on a blue background with a picture of a woman wearing sunglasses and smiling.
A woman sitting on a wooden bench inside a circular wooden structure with a thatched roof. The floor has a large white text that reads "YOUR BIG VEAB". Bright sunlight is shining from the right side of the image.
Quote from Jared, United States, about enjoying a virtual global citizenship challenge, with a photo of a young man with glasses and short hair in the bottom left corner.
A man holding a sign that says "Your Big Year" in front of the Faisal Mosque with mountains in the background.
Quote from Viola Canada on a blue background, with a small circular photo of Viola smiling, and her name and country below, expressing her desire to help the world and make a positive impact.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair holding a smartphone at the riverside during daytime, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A testimonial quote from Molly in the United States praising the GCC program for connecting kids worldwide, sharing her positive experience.