Kosovo Generation Unlimited interns bring their passion and talent to Gjilan

In Gjilan, 30 young interns are spending their summer and time in making a difference through the K-Genu program. These young people are working alongside dedicated professionals to make a positive impact on their community.

The Kosovo Generation Unlimited, K-Genu offers stipend to young people in a range of sectors, funded by UNICEF in Kosovo, the Kosovo Institutions and the private sector. Many interns go onto be hired by their employers.

Let's dive into the stories of some of the Gjilan interns and see how their experiences are shaping their dreams.

Meet Harisa, a 16-year-old art student who's one of the creative powerhouses among the KGenU interns in Gjilan Municipality. Harisa is helping a team of artists organize an upcoming exhibition to promote young talent. She's even showing her own artwork and sees this internship as a chance to bring her dreams to life.

Then there's Endrit, a 22-year-old architecture student who is gaining knowledge at the Urbanism Department in the Municipality of Gjilan.  His internship teaches him about sustainable design and how to make his city better. Endrit feels he now has the skills to change the urban landscape.

Over in the Department of Public Services, there's Gnesa, a 23-year-old intern who's discovering the power of directly interacting with the community. She's helping issue certificates from municipality and talking with residents, which is improving her conversation skills and making her more confident and professional. Gnesa feels lucky to be contributing to her community while growing personally.

Laurore, a 22-year-old architecture student, is working in urbanism department, city planning. She's tackling complex regulations, project demands and sharpening her problem-solving skills. Laurore knows that the challenges she faces during her internship are preparing her for a future career where she can make a big impact.

Then we have Arlinda, a 23-year-old intern, who's all about the transformative power of her public institution internship. She's collaborating with her team, municipal officials and local people in her work on city planning projects. Arlinda's internship is boosting her communication skills while she makes a meaningful contribution in her community.

Lirak, a 20-year-old law student, is doing his internship at the Education Department. He's working to strengthen the relations between teachers and students and promote inclusivity in schools. Lirak knows he can have a positive impact on local level education, and he's hoping to create lasting change, one step at a time.

Last but not least, there's Bregita, a 22-year-old mechanical engineering student, who's knee-deep in real-world projects at the Public Services Department. She's learning all about infrastructure and housing and loves applying her skills to make tangible developments. Bregita understands the value of hands-on experience in bridging the gap between theory and practice.

The stories of these talented young people showcase the importance of the K-Genu. www.kosovogenu.com which is a platform that lists an endless number of opportunities for young people in all kinds of occupations in both the private and public sectors. In addition to internships, K-Genu supports young people in improving their skills and benefiting from mentoring while completing their internships. They also have access to training opportunities within the platform.

Internships are critical in Kosovo which has one of the youngest populations in Europe but also a very high rate of youth unemployment. With their dedication and passion, these young people are unlocking their potential, gaining valuable experiences, and making a real impact in their community.