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WHAT IS THE YOUTH TALENT PROGRAM.........................3 WHY LEADERSHIP MATTERS?...............................................4 BENEFITS OF PROGRAM.........................................................5 HOW WE MAKE LEADERS.......................................................6

(OUR EXPONENTIAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL) WHAT DO I DO IN THE PROGRAM?.................................7-9

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PORTFOLIOS SPECIFICS BENEFITS

NOTABLE ALUMNI....................................................................10 HOW TO APPLY.........................................................................11

what is the youth talent program?

AIESEC’s Youth Talent program is an international platform for young

people to explore and develop their leadership potential. In the program, you will be part of team that runs the operations of AIESEC’s exchange programs at your local chapter. You will gain real-world experience in a team setting, learning valable skills like critical thinking, communication and public speaking. the vision of AIESEC is Peace and Fulfilment of Humankind’s Potential. To achieve this, we send young people on global internships and provide companies in Canada with international talent through our Global Citizen and Global Talent programs. We believe that creating responsible and entrepreneurial young leaders today is the best way to fulfill humankind’s potential. as part of the Youth Talent program, you will be able to directly change people’s lives.

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why leadership matters Leadership matters because it is, and always has been, what makes our world a better place. The world is changing fast and education systems are leaving young people unprepared to deal with the pace of economic, social and technological change. We need young leaders today who will choose how the world will be led tomorrow.

Canada needs leaders. According to the 2013 Deloitte report on Canadian productivity, “our children will be the first generation of Canadians with a lower standard of living than their parents.�

this is why we do what we do

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how we make leaders

AIESEC’s

programs run according to our Experiential Leadership Development model. By providing practical leadership experiences to tens of thousands of young people all over the world, where they have the confidence to learn and freedom to fail, AIESEC provides a platform for personal and professional growth.

The “Outer Journey” constitutes facing challenges, working with people and achieving results. By going through challenging environments, you force yourself to develop skills and discover things you never knew about yourself.

The “Inner Journey” comprises of personal reflection and self-discovery, through which you better yourself and personal values.

Both components of the model are essential to creating better leaders with responsibility to the world.

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benefits of the program skills that employers value

employers consistently say that post-secondary education does not properly equip youth with the skills needed for the workplace. by gaining the right skills now, you can easily differentiate yourself an outstanding candidate.

discovering what matters to you

by challenging yourself to do more and explore your personal values, you can discover your own abilities and what truly matters to you.

an expansive international network

by working in an international environment, you will make life-long connections with people from all over the world. AIESEC offers countless chances to work and volunteer abroad in different capacities.

endless opportunities for growth

from managing a 3-person team to running a 300-person conference to leading operations for an entire country, there are lots of opportunities available in AIESEC for you to discover your potential.

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WHAT DO I DO IN THE PROGRAM? In the Youth Talent program, you will join one of five portfolios at your local

chapter that operate AIESEC’s exchange programs. You will be a member or leader of a team that has a specific purpose and goals.

requirements

*Achieving exchange results.

Our organizational purpose is to facilitate global internships and your job will directly impact that. *5-10 hours of work per week *Attending weekly team meetings and necessary trainings for your portfolio *Meeting (and exceeding) the expectations of your job description *Attendance to all events at your local chapter

opportunities *Any job position open at your local chapter *Regional and national AIESEC conferences *Elite trainings for various skills *Networking and possible mentorship with AIESEC alumni *New friends and lifelong connections

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what do i do in the program? incoming exchange

The Incoming Exchange portfolio is in charge of the Global Talent program in Canada. They sell the internship program to companies, manage corporate accounts and service interns who have arrived in Canada.

Members of Incoming Exchange have the opportunity to attend AIESEC Canada’s National Sales Program, an elite sales training program.

Skills gained: 1. Sales 2. Networking 3. Communication 4. Account management 5. Data analysis

outgoing exchange The Outgoing Exchange portfolio is in charge of the Global Citizen and Global Talent programs for Canadian students. They sell and market the programs to students, facilitate the internship selection process and manage students’ experiences while they are abroad.

Members of Outgoing Exchange have the opportunity to attend AIESEC Canada’s Marketing Summits, strategic summits for top marketers to design our exchange products and create national marketing strategies.

Skills gained: 1. Strategic thinking

2. Crisis management 3. Planning skills 4. Data analysis

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what do i do in the program?

talent management

the Talent Management portfolio is in charge of managing the experiences of AIESEC members and ensuring that they reach their full potential.

They track member performance, assess personal and professional development, and organize events and trainings.

Skills gained: 1. Human resources 2. Project management 3. Event planning

marketing and communications The Marketing and Communications portfolio is in charge of generating student leads for the Global Citizen and Global Talent program. They promote the programs in-person and over social media, manage databases, and create marketing strategies.

Skills gained: 1. Sales and communication 2. Strategic thinking 3. Social media marketing 4. Data analysis

finance The Finance portfolio is in charge of managing the financial resources of a local chapter to drive results. They manage budgets, analyze investments and create strategic investment projects.

Skills gained: 1. Strategic thinking 2. Budgeting 3. Data analysis

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NOTABLE ALUMNI NEIL JANIN

Director, McKinsey & Company It was in AIESEC that I discovered for the first time my leadership style and it hasn’t changed since. After gaining some solid experience in the business community by soliciting and raising internships for the McGill local committee, I became Eastern Regional Director for AIESEC Canada. … This role pushed me to be decisive and make executive decisions while coaching, motivating and guiding members to strengthen their local teams.

LAURENT LACOURSIèRE

Facilitation Specialist, Royal Bank of Canada AIESEC proved to me that anything is possible. I never would have dreamed of being one of the leaders of a great organization at the young age of 22 years and having the opportunity to travel around the world. Because of AIESEC, I have life-long friends in different countries, a balanced perspective of the world and a career where I use the passion I discovered and the skills gained over twenty years ago.

My years in AIESEC conditioned me to embrace new life experiences, with travel to France, Israel, Belgium and cities across Canada and the United States.

TALLIE RABIN-CLAASSEN

Manager, Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies The beauty of AIESEC is it allowed me to take risks and discover things about myself I never knew I had in me. Project Little Schools taught me that I could start something from scratch.

This experience invigorated me to run for President of the National Committee, an experience that truly was a ‘whole new world’. I never thought I would put myself ‘out there’ to be judged, but I am so glad I did as I came to know myself as a leader on a profound level.

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HOW TO APPLY

get started at aiesec.ca/register

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