Description

Apply for the Local Guides Connect Live 2019- Fully Funded Visit to Google HQ in California. All over the world, Local Guides are on a mission to help people find the places worth discovering. The event will be held from November 12 to 15 in a show-stopping new location in San Jose, California. There, Google will host 200 Local Guides Levels 5 and above from around the world. Before you apply, please note that the event will be delivered entirely in English to best serve their global community.

If you’re one of the 200 Local Guides selected, you can expect to have numerous opportunities to give feedback directly to the Googlers that work on your favorite features, share what you love about Google Maps, and learn even more Local Guides skills.

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Eligibility

To apply to attend Connect Live, applicants must:

1. Be active Local Guides Level 5 or higher and submit an application that includes a 1-minute video.
2. Have high-quality, well-rounded, and consistent contributions on Google Maps over the past 12 months.
3. Have consistent involvement with the Local Guides community such as actively contributing on Connect or hosting meet-ups.
4. Be at least 21 years old by the event start date on November 12, 2019.
5. Be able to communicate proficiently in English in addition to submitting all application materials in English since Connect Live 2019 will be presented entirely in English.

Video Topics

Topics that the video should contain:

• Tell us about your favorite place and what makes it special.
• What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your community?
• Or Why are you proud to be a Local Guide? Here are tips for creating your Connect Live 2019 application video.

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Benefits

• Flights, transportation, and hotel stay on primary arrival and departure dates will be arranged and paid for by Google.
• Meals will be covered by Google during the duration of the event.
• Visa or ESTA fees for one application will also be paid for by Google. However, attendees will be responsible for securing visas on their own.
• Learn the latest news about Google products, meet Googlers and fellow Local Guides, and discover inspiring ways to become even better contributors.
• You can expect learning, friendship, and celebration. However, each year’s specific format and events are kept a secret so that you’ll be surprised when you get there!