The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s SDG Scholars Program helps students to dive deeper into their knowledge of the SDGs, engage with peers from different communities, create original content and action plans, among other aspects. Critically, it also helps students expand their professional networks and explore career possibilities.

The “global” and “local” expert aspect of the program brings students together with professionals around the U.S. and world to learn about diverse approaches toward achieving the SDGs, allows them to learn about meaningful career options, as well as grow their local and worldwide professional networks. For SDG Action and Awareness week, we are making these sessions open to the public. Join us to see what our program is like and to hear from a professional working towards one or more of the SDGs in their day-to-day work.

Global Expert Florencio Venté Coha is a Colombian youth leader and impact entrepreneur residing in Brazil. He is the Co-director of the Migration Youth and Children platform a self-organised and collective space by young people and for youth people to impact the highest levels of international migration policy-making. He is also the founder of Glocals, an initiative connecting migrants with local host communities through cultural, economic, and social exchange to combat xenophobia and discrimination.

Florencio is a former member of several local and regional councils with over a decade of experience in civic engagement on different issues such as education, human rights, climate, development, and youth advocacy. He was part of the sustainable leadership program by United People Global, SDNS Youth Local Pathways fellow, Emerging Leaders by Aspire Institute at Harvard, and a fellow of the Western Union Foundation program for Social Entrepreneurs.

This is part of UNL’s participation in the local and global observance of SDG Action and Awareness Week. See more events on the site here https://universityglobalcoalition.org/events-calendar/