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Today, June 18th, the President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite met with young Lithuanians from all around the globe who came to Lithuania with "Bring Together Lithuania" program and will have internships this summer here. Opportunities for young people in Lithuania, patriotism, preservation of Lithuanian identity abroad were discussed during the meeting.
Year 2019 is a year of the Lithuanians of the World, the unity and everyone's work for Lithuania are always extremely important. According to the President, all initiatives that provide opportunities for young Lithuanians from all around the globe to discover modern Lithuania are celebrated, they help to stay connected with the land of their ancestors and make the decision to return easier.
According to the country's leader, Lithuania needs all benevolent citizens who wish to apply their skills and experience acquired abroad, their ideas and proposals can contribute making our nation stronger and building its future. Returning youth see the opportunities in Lithuania to build their careers and to reach for their potential.
President emphasized that young, active, educated and social Lithuanians could be and must be Lithuania's International Ambassadors spreading patriotism and knowledge about Lithuania's accomplishments that they will learn about during their summer internships at the country's most innovative companies and organizations.
Seventeen young men and women of Lithuanian descent, most of whom where born outside of Lithuania but foster their Lithuanian heritage and actively participate in their local Lithuanian communities in their home countries, came for 6 week long internships in Lithuania.
Participating students study biochemistry, microbiology, business administration, criminal law, sociology, psychology, political science and more at various American Universities. Their internships will be at different Lithuanian institutions according to the particular field chosen.
"Bring Together Lithuania" - program initiated and sponsored by the Kazickas Family Foundation.