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YOUNG ACADEMY

A learning program to experience
the reality of the food system

Join our immersive learning program designed for young professionals eager to lead positive change in the food industry. Gain hands-on experience, expert guidance, and a net positive mindset to become a leader driving sustainability and innovation in the food value chain and elevate your career to the next level.

Become a Net Positive Leader

Ready, set, impact!

Become a Net Positive Leader in three months time and take your career to the next level. You will engage in field excursions, expert lectures, and workshops to understand the real-life impact of the food system. After this program you will have:

  • Hands-on immersion in the food value chain
  • Developed a net positive mindset and leadership skills
  • Skills to drive tangible positive change in the food system
The Net Positive mindset

An open attitude is required to value the new experiences and insights you will gain on this journey. Beware of the danger of thinking of these insights as interesting but otherwise irrelevant for you and your organization. Your belief in new possibilities is needed for a successful journey. Actively participating in the Young Academy means trusting that the net positive path will lead to a sustainable future.

Program details

The program consists of 5 days, spread over 3 months with a 6th extra community day on call.

1

Workshop

Build an
understanding
  • Learn about personal leadership and discuss the food transition.

2

Field trip

With your feet in the mud
  • Meet experts and change makers from the field that are working towards a better food system.
  • This field trip will include a hotel stay.

3

Field trip

With your feet in the mud
  • A continuation of the previous field trip day. Meet more experts in the field.

4

Workshop

How to convert
  • Define future opportunities and roles to play in specific domains.
  • Co-create your narrative for our future food system.

5

Closing

Bring it to action
  • Participate in the closing workshops to take all your insights and learnings and make it your own.
Note: a 6th day is reserved for helping out in the NP3 community. Whether it's on an NP3 event or in the network. This day will be on call.
You will receive more info about this day during the program, as it is different with each edition.

Practical information

For whom

Young Professionals

Where

Locations throughout the food value chain within
the Netherlands, and 'The Kitchen' in Amsterdam.

Sign up deadlines 2024


November Edition: 28th of October

Pricing

€ 2649*
*Discounts for Partners & NGO's & early bird pricing
see pricing tab
People on a field trip during the NP3 young academy

Dates

Note: a 6th day is reserved for helping out in the NP3 community. Whether it's on an NP3 event or in the network. This day will be on call.
You will receive more info about this day during the program, as it is different with each edition.

Edition
Workshop
Field trip
Field trip
Workshop
Closing
November Edition
Wed. 13 November
Thur. 28 November
Fri. 29 November
Wed. 11 December
Wed. 8 January

Pricing

We offer various pricing options tailored for our partners and those working with NGOs.

For employees of our partner organisations, the program is priced at €2349,- (ex. VAT).

If you represent an NGO, you can join us for €950,- (ex. VAT). During registration, please select the appropriate option for your affiliation. If you need assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.

Young Academy Early Bird Price:
If you sign up for the Young Academy - November Edition before the 21st of October you can benefit from our Early Bird Price of €2349,- (ex. VAT).

People in NP3 branded boots walking on a farm during the Net Positive dinner

Contact us

If you have questions about the program, such as dates, pricing, partnership opportunities, or financial assistance, please fill out our contact form.

Let us know how we can assist you, and we will respond within 3 working days to address your needs.

 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

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