A programme for « Young professionals » ?
The new approach the Programme Commission (PCOM) is considering to complement the projects’ one tends to develop consistent programs of its own, or supported by Sections or Branches. One of them is particularly aimed to young professionals.
It aims to involve more and more students and young professionals in ICA, so that their vision of archival issues, their energy and their commitment are employed for the benefit of the international archives community. The point is to go on with the initiative launched with the Flying Reporters, to develop it and ensure its sustainability. Possible concrete actions are:
- Creating a membership category for students.
- Developing a communication strategy that includes web 2.0 technologies, an online connecting point to share ideas and experience, and storage space to develop collaborative projects.
- Reaching out to Universities and archival training programs through the creation of ICA student chapters.
- Provide funding opportunities for students to meet each other and participate in ICA events and projects.
- Examine the possibility of establishing a mentoring program within ICA.
- Continue and expand the Flying Reporters initiative.
- Encourage “young professionals” to assume leadership roles within ICA and within their national and professional contexts.
Obviously, young professionals must play an active part in the development of this project. It must be defined and accurately organized to be presented at the next meeting of PCOM. If approved, its realization will also depends on young ones.
