What is AIESEC Founded in 1948 from 9 Students coming from 7

What is AIESEC? Founded in 1948 from 9 Students coming from 7 different Countries Drive the international Understanding through a Student Exchange Programme What is AIESEC? • Strong growth of the Organisation throughout the years • Today largest international Student Organisation • In 2000 change of the self conception of AIESEC What is AIESEC? The international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential to have a positive impact in society. International •Presence in over 800 universities in 90 countries and territories •The opportunity to live and work in a foreign country •Go to an international conference •Interact with people from all over the world on a daily basis The world becomes your playground.. Platform •Leadership Opportunities •Work Abroad •Conferences •Learning Networks •Discovery The opportunities are tremendous… Youth •20,000 members •Local offices student-run •National and international offices run by students on leave or recent graduates •Passion, energy, and commitment We are the future…. Discover and Develop your Potential •Develop your leadership •Gain practical skills •Build a personal network •Get international experience •Explore yourself and your future Your future is in your hands… Positive impact in society Our greatest contribution to the world are the people that leave our organization. For 55 years, we have been developing people to be agents of positive change But, what AIESEC is… Is also what you make of it… The AIESEC Approach Active Role Build Networks Challenge Views Self-Discovery Build Capacity The AIESEC Approach Give people ownership of their learning and the learning of others The AIESEC Approach Give people the opportunity to build networks of support for the future The AIESEC Approach Give people the opportunity to see things from a different perspective The AIESEC Approach Give people the support and environment to explore themselves and their future The AIESEC Approach Give people knowledge and skills to make things happen The AIESEC Platform Leadership Exchange Conferences Learning Networks The AIESEC Platform The fact we run a global organization with 20,000 people in 90 countries and over 5,000 partners with a bunch of university students is impressive. The fact the entire management turns over every year is even more impressive. ` Leadership The AIESEC Platform Get experience in: •leading teams •speaking in public •decision-making •turning your ideas into action •Intercultural Competence Leadership The AIESEC Platform The most intense experience we offer - our exchange program provides 3,500 members the opportunity to live and work in another country. Our programs offer positions of 2-18 months in fields of management, information technology, education, and development. Exchange The AIESEC Platform What AIESEC Provides •Access to database of jobs •Cultural preparation •Visa services •Arrival logistical support •On-going activities Exchange The AIESEC Platform What You Need •Be involved as member •Complete selection process •Actively search for jobs •Administration Fee 250€ Exchange The AIESEC Platform AIESEC conferences are the moment the passion of our members, the power of our vision, and the strength of our network come together. We organize over 350 conferences at the national and international level each year. Every week, there is an AIESEC conference somewhere. Conferences The AIESEC Platform What happens at conferences •Develop strategy •Get trainings •Meet people •Experience Aiesec Culture •Have lots of fun Conferences The AIESEC Platform What is a learning network? •Virtual on-line community •Forum discussions •Resources on topic •Trainings or learning events Learning Networks •Exchanges in the area The AIESEC Platform AIESEC engages young people right in the moment when they wrestling with the questions of the ambition and direction of the future. AIESEC’s role is to provide support and experiences that shake up your thinking and unlocks your true potential. Discovery The AIESEC Platform What support is provided? •Goal-setting •Personal awareness and vision •Mentorship •Inspiring environment •Intense experiences like exchange Discovery Join AIESEC Get the opportunity to: •Develop your leadership •Gain practical skills •Build a personal network •Get international experience •Gain perspective •Explore your future •Have fun The choice is yours… It’s up to you!… www.aiesec-bonn.de E-Mail: VPER.BN@AIESEC.DE