aiesec presentation. hy. finland

Welcome to the AIESEC

experience.

What can you expect today?

1.What is AIESEC?2.What can you do in AIESEC?3.Your next steps in AIESEC?

WHAT IS AIESEC?

What is AIESEC?

111 Countries & Territories1 600 universities

50 000 Members

10 000 International Internships

10 000 Leadership Roles

4 000 Partners / Sponsors

470 Annual Conferences

AIESEC is now the world’s largest youth-run organization.

What is AIESEC?

AIESEC stands for Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (French) - International Association of Students in Economics and Business Management.

Founded in 1948, AIESEC is a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit student organization.

What is AIESEC’s mission?

“The international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential.”

Members

Alumni

Partners

What is the AIESEC Experience?

Integrated Development Experience

Leadership Opportunities. International Internships. Global Learning Environment.

YOU ARE HERE NOW

In this phase, you will be introduced to the world of AIESEC and the different programs you can be part off in order to gain an

integrated international leadership experience.

You will learn about the WHY , HOW and WHAT of AIESEC and it will empower you to pick your path/program to kick start your AIESEC

XP.

WHAT CAN YOU DO IN AIESEC?

Experiential Leadership Development The main programs of the

organization are run here. We provide team and

international internship experiences. This is the core service center where you can

learn and gain everything from the global leadership

network of AIESEC. Its up to you to choose your path and decide which programs will

build your AIESEC experience.

Team Member Programme

It is one of the most crucial ways in which you can start on your path towards leadership development.

In this phase you will be introduced to a practical team experience, gain access to a global network and engage in practical hard skills development

projects.

Team Leader Programme

This experience will culminate in your personal and professional development through the concept of team building and management. You get to experience directing other members and guiding them in their work, thus becoming a crucial part of their development.

International internships are the most intense learning experience we offer and links together our global network. This programme encompasses cross-cultural positive impact through working abroad for social and community development projects that lead to self development and skill enhancement for the member undertaking the programme.

Global Community Development Programme

Global Internship Programme

This programme offers internships that contribute to the professional development of a member and assist them to specialise in a certain field of work. They are normally long term in nature and involve working on diverse business projects and organisations.

What does AIESEC offer to you?

As an AIESECer, you can: • Attend national and international conferences.

• Receive trainings for your personal development.

• Participate in different functional teams and

projects.

• Network with companies and organizations in

Finland and all over the world.

• Experience leadership roles.

• Organize local, national and international events.

• Gain cultural awareness and contribute to a

positive impact on a society.

• Go for a long term internship and achieve your

professional development goals.

International Internship opportunities with AIESEC

Do you want to…

• Know what it’s like to live in another country?

• Have friends all over the world?• Gain international experience relevant to

the competitive global workplace?• Launch an international career?

AIESEC internships are for you!

Why International Internships?

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• Aimed to develop personal and professional skills of the members with international exposure

• Work opportunities in 110 member countries• Types of internships

o GCDP – Global Community Development Programo GIP – Global Internship Program

Internship Programs?

Global Internship Program

• Under the GIP, the scope of internship includes:• Management: administration, finance, accounting,

marketing, project management and human resources.

• Technical: management and development in web, software, networks, and databases, plus some engineering.

• Education: promotion, curriculum development, teaching and counseling in the education sector.

• The primary purpose of the intern's job description must be; the intern's professional development.

Global Community Development Program

• The Global Community Development Program (GCDP) is an internship that is hosted by an AIESEC entity under a project or a non-AIESEC organization e.g. NGO, organizations or schools in another country or territory.

• The primary purpose of the intern's job description must be; the intern's cross cultural understanding, personal development and the opportunity to contribute to social change.

• Should be a student or resent graduate of Helsinki University, Metropolia or Laurea

• Should be ≤ 30 years of age• Should be a member of AIESEC• Should pay the program fee: GCDP 200 €; GIP program 300 €

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Work Abroad - Requirements?

• Opportunity to work 6 – 18 weeks in any of the 109 countries we’re in• Cultural preparation: Exchange Partner – preparation seminar • Support in finding the internship• Support while and after exchange• Work as a professional, enjoy life as a student with student benefits

Work Abroad - Benefits?

1. Submit the application by October 12th, 2011.

2. Attend the interview on October 18th – 19th.– Held on Tue 18.10 and Wed 19.10 starting at 16.00 in

learning centre Aleksandria room 333

3. Attend the preparation seminar October 28th – 30th.– AIESEC will provide training for those accepted to the

internship program. Training will include introducing AIESEC, searching for internships, and cultural preparation.

What are the steps?

Evaluation CriteriaIn addition to reviewing application for the basic requirements, the selection team will also consider previous work experience, volunteer experience, courses taken, and answers to the open-ended questions when reviewing the applications. AIESEC is looking for students who have an interest in developing their skills and living in another culture, and who are able to manage themselves while living abroad. Meeting the basic requirements does not necessarily guarantee acceptance to the program.

How to get accepted to the program?

• Join our mailing lists for further notifications• Contact me liisa.fiskaali@helsinki.fi• Check out aiesec.fi, click “students” then click “internships”• application

: http://aiesec.fi/students/international-internships?lc=mc

Where to find the INFO?

Let’s have fun being international…….

Functional Teams & Projects

Functional Teams & Projects:

Outgoing Exchange Incoming Exchange Talent Management

Communication Sales

Functional Teams & Projects:

Global.me Project - http://globalme.org/

To make Finnish youth aware of global issues they will face in the future.

Be A Change Project - http://beachange.org/

A three-day social entrepreneurship idea competition and conference that is held annually in Helsinki, Finland.

Conference Opportunities

National conferences:

AIESEC organize 4 national conferences annually. This year they are in, Tampere, Jyväskylä, Helsinki, Oulu.

AIESEC HY will support you with conference costs.

International conferences:

There are more than 400 conferences annually. This year in Kenya, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zeland, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Malaysia etc.

You can apply for compensation from AIESEC HY for the conference costs.

Your next steps:

Interested in being an AIESECer?

Local AIESEC Seminar (30th September– 2nd October) in Tallinn! Only 35 e for our new members!

ACCESS 2010 (28-30th September) in Tampere.

AIESEC HY will support it’s members participation in Seminars!

Preparation seminar for Exchange Participatns in ACCESS

It’s up to you .