YoungThink

Young Think

We support young people in shaping public policies in Poland.

What others say

I feel strengthened by the civic engagement of representatives of Generation Z.

Kamil Rodzik

Chancellery of the Prime Minister, Jury Member, Policy Sprint 2025

Our Mission

About Young Think

Young Think is a non-partisan student think tank whose mission is to create a space where the intellectual capital of Polish students—both those studying abroad and those in Poland—is applied to creating public policy proposals for Poland.

Research & Insight

Latest Publications & Insights

Jul 21, 2025 · Substack

Reform of Career Counselling in Primary Schools

Amelia Głuszak, Paweł Bolek, Mentor: Marcin Szala

The authors suggest that career counseling should focus more heavily on increasing access to practical knowledge, thereby enabling students to make more informed choices regarding their post-primary education. The aim of introducing a universal subject curriculum—spanning the entire seventh-grade school year—is to allow students to experience a genuine work environment through meetings with professionals from various industries, as well as through a single organized educational visit to a local business.

Career Counselling
Reform
Education

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Jul 24, 2025 · Link to Substack ↗

Connectivity with Purpose: Leveling the Playing Field for Youth through Quality Internet Access in Poland

Kasia Dobrzańska, Mentor: Jakub Szymik

This document presents an analysis and recommendations regarding a shift in the focus of digital policies in Poland—from the goal of “universal access” to the internet to ensuring “meaningful connectivity” (productive, high-quality access) for young people (aged 30 and under).

Digitization
Connectivity
Youth

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Aug 5, 2025 · Substack

How to engage the new generation in a sustainable capital market?

Zuzanna Czernicka, Mentor: Stefan Kawalec

This paper analyzes the barriers limiting the participation of young Europeans in the sustainable finance market, despite the dynamic growth of ESG investments within the EU. The primary challenges identified include: low levels of financial literacy, the marginalization of ESG topics in educational curricula, a lack of practical investment tools, and insufficient youth participation in regulatory processes. The study highlights the need for a systemic solution in the form of "Green Educational-Regulatory Sandboxes"—testing environments that integrate education, technology, and civic engagement. The proposed model enables young people to acquire practical investment skills, test ESG products, and participate in consultations regarding sustainable development policies. Implementing this initiative could tangibly enhance the inclusivity of Europe's capital market, thereby supporting the European Union's objectives in the areas of green transition, digitalization, and civic education.

ESG
Sustainability
Financial Markets

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Our People

Our Team

Nina Slawinska

Nina Slawinska

Co-Founder and President

Pola Łęgowska

Pola Łęgowska

Board Member and Logistics Team

Aleksander Hycnar

Aleksander Hycnar

Co-Founder and Board Member

Anna Lipiec

Anna Lipiec

Co-Founder and Board Member

Filip Zaleski

Filip Zaleski

Speakers Team

Pola Jancewicz

Pola Jancewicz

Co-Founder and Logistics Team

Iwo Hachulski

Iwo Hachulski

Merit Team

Adam Szyszka

Adam Szyszka

Merit Team

Martyna Wiśniewska

Martyna Wiśniewska

External Relations Team

Ola Tkaczyk

Ola Tkaczyk

Speakers Team

Paweł Bolek

Paweł Bolek

Merit Team

Agata Kalińska

Agata Kalińska

Public Relations Team

Aleksandra Piejko

Aleksandra Piejko

Branding Team

Sonia Garcarz

Sonia Garcarz

External Relations Team

Maksymilian Mirecki

Maksymilian Mirecki

Merit Team

Kacper Łagodziński

Kacper Łagodziński

Merit Team

Nina Slawinska

Nina Slawinska

Co-Founder and President

Pola Łęgowska

Pola Łęgowska

Board Member and Logistics Team

Aleksander Hycnar

Aleksander Hycnar

Co-Founder and Board Member

Anna Lipiec

Anna Lipiec

Co-Founder and Board Member

Filip Zaleski

Filip Zaleski

Speakers Team

Pola Jancewicz

Pola Jancewicz

Co-Founder and Logistics Team

Iwo Hachulski

Iwo Hachulski

Merit Team

Adam Szyszka

Adam Szyszka

Merit Team

Martyna Wiśniewska

Martyna Wiśniewska

External Relations Team

Ola Tkaczyk

Ola Tkaczyk

Speakers Team

Paweł Bolek

Paweł Bolek

Merit Team

Agata Kalińska

Agata Kalińska

Public Relations Team

Aleksandra Piejko

Aleksandra Piejko

Branding Team

Sonia Garcarz

Sonia Garcarz

External Relations Team

Maksymilian Mirecki

Maksymilian Mirecki

Merit Team

Kacper Łagodziński

Kacper Łagodziński

Merit Team

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