Programme definitions aiesec experience
- 1. Experiential Leadership Development The Experiential Leadership Development phase allows young people to explore and develop their leadership potential through different programmes. The purpose of this phase is for a person to develop their competencies of Global Mind-set, Entrepreneurial Outlook, Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence and Proactive Learning, taking advantage of the intense experiences which AIESEC offers. In this phase, a young person accesses AIESEC’s value-based platform through one of its Experiential Leadership Development programmes. These programmes offer: International cross-cultural opportunities Access to a global network Opportunity to make positive societal impact Personal and Professional development These different value propositions are lived and experienced differently through the programmes, each of which offers a different kind of practical experiences. As of 2011, AIESEC offers 4 programmes: the Team Member Programme, Team Leader Programme, Global Internship Programme and Global Community Development Programme. It is not important in which order these programmes are taken. A person can take as many as they feel is important for their leadership development.
- 2. Team Member Programme A Team Member Programme (TMP) experience is an opportunity for a young person to develop entrepreneurial and responsible leadership by living a practical team experience at a local, national, regional or global level. How do we run this programme? What can a young person gain through this We provide a practical learning and development programme? experience to a young person, who takes part in a With this programme, a young person gains access to team and takes responsibilities towards managing AIESEC’s value-based platform, and he or she AIESEC’s performance and the delivery of its experiences: experiences. A practical team experience Practical hard and soft skills development Access to a global network What can an organisation gain through this An entrepreneurial and responsible attitude towards being programme? a better leader We work with organisations or institutions that want to support the development of young people and access TMP participants can have different types of practical team the large and diverse membership of AIESEC. experiences, such being a part of a project team, a functional team, the organizing committee of an event, or Duration of a Team Member experience: 8-78 weeks an executive team of a an entity. How will this be measured on the system? A team member experience is measured when an individual has been in a team with at least other two members and one team leader for eight weeks. An individual will be counted as a Team Member Programme participant as soon as he or she is assigned a team with at least two other team members and one team leader.
- 3. Team Leader Programme A Team Leader Programme (TLP) experience is an opportunity for a young person to develop entrepreneurial and responsible leadership through leading and guiding others in their work and experience at a local, national, regional or global level. How do we run this programme? What can a young person gain through this We provide practical learning and development to a programme? young person through the experience of managing a With this programme, a young person gains access to team. Team Leader Programme participants AIESEC’s value-based platform, and he or she contribute to the development of others while ensuring experiences: AIESEC’s performance and the delivery of its A practical team leader or executive leadership body experiences. experience Personal and professional development What can an organisation gain from this Practical hard and soft skills development programme? Activities which develop an entrepreneurial and We work with organisations or institutions that want to responsible attitude towards being a better leader to support the development of young people and access the large and diverse group of AIESEC’s TLP participants can have different types of team-based young leaders. leadership experiences such as leading a team or acting Duration of a Team Leader experience: 8-78 weeks as a part of the executive leadership body of an entity. How will this be measured on the system? A team leader experience is measured when an individual has been a team leader in a team with at least three team members for two months or has been a part of an executive body of an entity for at least eight weeks. An individual will be counted as a Team Leader Programme participant as soon as he or she is assigned as a team leader with at least three team members or to an executive body of an entity.
- 4. Global Internship Programme A Global Internship Programme (GIP) experience is an opportunity for a young person to develop entrepreneurial and responsible leadership by living a cross-cultural professional development experience. How do we run this programme? We provide an internship in a host organisation, through What can a young person gain through this which a young person contributes to the goals of the programme? organisation, completes a job description requiring With this programme, a young person gains access to special expertise or skills, and receives supervision and AIESEC’s value-based platform, and he or she evaluation on his or her professional development. experiences: A professional development experience A cross-cultural living and working experience What can an organisation gain through this programme? GIP participants can have different types of internship GIP hosts are organisations that support AIESEC’s experiences as long as their role and supervision values and want to enhance their organisation through clearly contribute to their professional development. involving global top talent, improving their processes or growing their organisational goals. With them, we co- create opportunities for young people to work, learn and contribute to the organisation’s goals. Duration of a GIP experience: 6-78 weeks How will this be measured on the system? A GIP internship is counted as soon as an EP is realized to a GIP internship, which should be on their first day at work. An individual is counted as a GIP participant as soon as his or her GIP form has been raised.
- 5. Global Community Development Programme A Global Community Development Programme (GCDP) experience is an opportunity for young people to develop entrepreneurial and responsible leadership by creating direct positive impact through an international volunteer experience. How do we run this programme? What can a young person gain through this We provide international volunteer experiences programme? through which young people develop themselves With this programme, a young person gains access to while empowering individuals, communities or AIESEC’s value-based platform, and he or she organisations. We focus on areas and issues with the experiences: need for direct social impact and sustainable A cross-cultural living and working experience solutions. The opportunity to create positive societal impact Personal development What can an organisation gain from this programme? GCDP participants can have different types of volunteer GCDP hosts and partners are organisations which experiences. They may work with organisations or in aim to create or support direct positive impact in projects which focus on community development, as long communities through their activities, initiatives, or as their experience contributes to their personal projects. With these organisations, we co-create development and positive impact on society. opportunities for young people to develop themselves while providing direct positive impact. Duration of a GCDP experience: 6-78 weeks How will this be measured on the system? A GCDP experience is counted as soon as an EP is realized to a GCDP experience, which should be on their first day at work. An individual is counted as a GCDP participant as soon as his or her GCDP form has been raised.