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THE SUMMER SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM A unique internship and mentoring program developed and supported by Earthshine, one of the planet's leaders in integrated sustainable business and economy
“ inspiring the sustainability leaders of tomorrow ”
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“ building bridges between education and employment ”
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theopportunity Many students find a European sustainable education experience to be a real catalyst in their lives; opening their minds to the many real possibilities for a sustainable future, and in finding a sense of direction for their future careers. They can also find it very difficult, in getting their first foot on the employment ladder. While youth employment is a major challenge, we also need to mobilise our people and skills, like never before, in meeting the challenges of the 21st century. Coupled with this, students may find their European learning experience can be all too brief. A good number express a desire to return, and to find suitable work/project experience within a European context – to enable the practical side of their education to become more complete, and to offer potential employers even greater benefits of their skills and experience. Employers, likewise, can find it difficult to find the best recruits, with the right skills, to help their sustainability projects deliver the best impact. This initiative provides access to a pool of very bright and motivated students that will have already undergone leading-edge sustainability training – hungry to make a real difference.
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mobilising people and skills – to make a real difference
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Having mentored and supported students on an informal basis, during the last two semesters, it seems like there is a real opportunity here – to offer a bespoke internship/mentoring program – for the most capable and motivated students – and, to help inspire and train tomorrow’s sustainability leaders. Mike Townsend Copenhagen | February 2016
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keyfeatures We have crafted a unique program, incorporating a number of valuable features: Unique matchmaking service: Finding your ideal internship, with a leading sustainability-oriented organisation. Unique Orientation Week: Including leading-edge classes and speakers – refining your skills and capabilities, to enable you to maximise your impact in the field. Project focused placement: Aligning with the interests of your employer and your own sustainability interests. High-calibre one-on-one mentoring and coaching: Supporting you as you grow and learn from your internship. Remote support: In case of problems or emergencies – throughout your placement. Safe and comfortable accommodation. Networking: Peer-to-peer support with your program colleagues. Working in the beating heart of sustainability, Northern Europe and Scandinavia.
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working in the beating heart of sustainabilty
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Gain invaluable training, coupled with practical experience: Integrating sustainability with business perspectives – to become an effective change agent. Academic credit: We are working towards accreditation and certification with a leading academic organisation.
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howitworks We are selecting the best candidates from universities in the United States – based on ability and motivation – aiming for careers in helping the transition towards a more sustainable future. You will be participating in a unique ten-week summer internship and mentoring program, gaining valuable sustainability-related work experience with a leading European organisation. Internship roles are secured within a network of suitably aligned participating organisations – drawn from NGOs, think-tanks, consultancies, corporations, small businesses and universities. They all have one thing in common – they are all driving the sustainability agenda in Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The program will involve an orientation week, including master classes and expert guest lectures, designed to help you enhance your insights and capabilities – exploring sustainability challenges and solutions within business organisations, developing sustainability leadership, and how to develop sustainability business cases and change programs. You will then be in great shape to make the most of your internship opportunity. Your placement will also incorporate a live project, providing benefits to your employer, yourself, and your home university. Regular coaching and mentoring with senior sustainability practitioners is included throughout the placement. Remote support is available in case of any issues or emergencies.
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driving the sustainability agenda in northern europe and scandinavia
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Academic credit will be given for a project-based dissertation that captures the learning from your placement. There will also be a formal presentation of your project. Certificates of participation will be provided on successful completion.
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Your personal program will be developed in line with the following framework: May 28/29: You arrive in Copenhagen, where you have a couple of days to get oriented and restore your energies, after your flight. You are also invited to a welcome dinner, to meet and network with your fellow interns. June 1-3: Master Classes & Guest Lectures. Key topics will include: Sustainability challenges and solutions within business organisations; developing sustainability leadership, and how to develop sustainability business cases and change programs. June 3: Personal Project Mentoring Session – in preparation for your live internship project. Evening: Group social dinner – sharing your projects, ideas and support, with your peers. June 4/5: Travel to internship location – in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, or UK – and, get settled in to your accommodation, ready for your first week of work. June 6 – July 29: Formal Internship placement – meet your manager, formal induction, and start work on your live project. Formal mentoring sessions with Earthshine – via Skype, for one hour, each week. Online networking with your peers/support group. Formal presentation to employer at end of placement.
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meet and network with fellow interns
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July 30/31: Return to Copenhagen – finalise your project report and presentation. August 3: Final presentations, followed by farewell dinner. August 4/5: Return flight home.
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europeannetwork A key part of this program will involve placing students within appropriate organisations – providing suitable internship opportunities, progressive in the sustainability agenda, working with an international perspective, providing projects that will also benefit the partner organisation, and where English is a primary language. As a starting point, we are drawing on key relationships within our networks, to develop suitable placements. Discussions are already taking place on your behalf with a range of sustainability leaders – and we are gearing up to share your profiles with them: • • • • • •
Consultancies Corporations Governments NGOs Think tanks Universities
We will be working with you to develop the best possible alignment of interests, to make sure you and your employer get the most out of the Program. We are engaging with a number of leading players to help shape this opportunity, including Copenhagen University, Global Alliance for Banking on Values, IKEA, Triodos Bank, Unilever, WWF, and many others...
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fees&costs We recognise this Program represents an important step towards your ideal career, in supporting the transition towards a more sustainable world. We aim to provide you with a great placement and the means and support to make the most of this opportunity. There is an upfront investment, but we aim for each placement to be at least cost-neutral, as you earn income with your internship employer. But, the overriding principle is that our Program should add considerable value, while not adding to your financial burden as a student. What is included? • Unique matchmaking service: Finding your ideal sustainability internship. • Orientation week: Master classes, guest lectures, accommodation, group socials. • Access to high calibre, one-to-one mentoring and coaching throughout your placement. • Remote support: Throughout your placement. • Final project presentation session, accommodation and farewell dinner. Not included: Flights, placement accommodation and living costs. We also want to ensure that our Program is open and inclusive for all, regardless of your financial circumstances. So, we will also work with you to establish any appropriate grants, scholarships or corporate sponsorships, to offset the costs of your participation.
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supporting the transition towards a more sustainable world
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The fees for the Summer 2016 Program are $3,000 per student – payable 28 days prior commencing the Program. A deposit of $500 is payable, to secure your place, on accepting a suitable internship position.
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readytoapply? We hope you feel inspired by our unique Program – and, feel ready to apply. Applications are required by Monday 29th February 2016. In support of your application, please send a copy of your latest résumé, details of your degree program and achievements to date, along with a motivational letter, and names and contact details for two referees (ideally one academic plus one employer). Your motivational letter should include a description of your career aims and ambitions, an outline of what an ideal internship will look like for you, what you hope to learn and achieve on our Program, and why you would like to be offered a place. We will assess all applications during the first week of March, and will notify you of whether you are required for an initial interview via Skype. Following your interview, we will then work together to establish the best internship placement, and arrange for a secondary interview with your potential employer.
Please submit your application to: martina@earthshinesolutions.com by Monday, February 29th
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working together to establish the best internship
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Remember places are limited – so don’t delay!
If you have any further questions, please refer to our FAQs page, or contact us by email, if we can provide any further assistance.
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faqs&contact us Are internships paid? We are seeking to get as many of the internship opportunities, as possible, to be paid – although, each organisation we are in talks with, will have different arrangements. We will approach each opportunity on it’s own merits, and share these with you, to help with your decision-making. Can I apply for scholarships – to contribute towards my fees? Yes, we want to make this Program as affordable and accessible as possible, for all students. We will support whatever approach will work for you. How do we make arrangements for Visas? You will need to apply for a residence permit in advance. There are different approaches, depending on the country you will be working in – but, this usually takes around two months to arrange – and, we will support you in this process, coordinating details with your potential employer. What about accommodation? We are arranging safe, secure and comfortable group accommodation, on your behalf, for the Orientation Week in Copenhagen, and the Final section of the Program. We will also support you, in collaboration with your employer, in securing suitable accommodation in the vicinity of your internship.
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supporting you in collaboration with your employer
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What do we do about travel arrangements? You will need to book and pay for your own flights, and travel to your internship employer. Your employer may reimburse you directly for travel costs associated with your internship.
For further queries, please contact us via email: martina@earthshinesolutions.com
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aboutearthshine For ten years Earthshine has been established as a leader in sustainable business and economic consultancy. From Day 1, we have been passionate about delivering sustainable business success, and supporting the necessary transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. Our work is all transformation – we operate on three levels: • Sustainable business models and strategies • Sustainable business leadership; and • Systemic change Earthshine works with a wide range of businesses, large and small, in all sectors in Europe, UK and North America, including: 2-degrees Network, Aviva plc, Bloom Centre for Sustainability, Business School Lausanne, Copenhagen Business School, Exeter Business School, EY, The Guardian, Henley Business School, Life Technologies, LoyaltyOne, Myrtha Pools, Norsk Ombruk, Sustainable Business Magazine, Triodos Bank, and others, including Paul Polman at Unilever We are also engaged in thought leadership and the future of business education – most recently through our work on Capitalism 2.0 and the Sustainable Economy Project. Earthshine is led by Mike Townsend – visionary, business transformation leader, author, speaker and lecturer, with thirty years experience across a range of sectors and territories. Mike’s latest book, The Quiet Revolution, is published by Greenleaf in 2016.
earthshinesolutions.com facebook.com/Earthshine.Solutions Earthshine is a company registered in England No. 5306065
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want to be when they grow up...but what problems do they want to solve – this changes the conversation from who do I want to work for, to what do I need to learn to be able to do that Jaime Casap Google Global Education Evangelist
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A unique internship and mentoring program developed and supported by Earthshine, one of the planet's leaders in integrated sustainable business and economy. Inspiring the sustainability leaders of tomorrow
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