Experiential Leadership DevelopmentThe Experiential Leadership Development phase allows young people to explore and develop their leadership potential through different programmes.

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 opportunitiesAccess to a global networkOpportunity to make positive societal impactPersonal 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.

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.

Team Member ProgrammeA 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?We provide a practical learning and development experience to a young person, who takes part in a team and takes responsibilities towards managing AIESEC’s performance and the delivery of its experiences.

What can a young person gain through this programme?With this programme, a young person gains access to AIESEC’s value-based platform, and he or she experiences:A practical team experiencePractical hard and soft skills developmentAccess to a global networkAn entrepreneurial and responsible attitude towards being a better leader

TMP participants can have different types of practical team experiences, such being a part of a project team, a functional team, the organizing committee of an event, or an executive team of a an entity.

What can an organisation gain through this programme?We work with organisations or institutions that want to support the development of young people and access the large and diverse membership of AIESEC.

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.

Duration of a Team Member experience: 8-78 weeks

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?We provide practical learning and development to a young person through the experience of managing a team. Team Leader Programme participants contribute to the development of others while ensuring AIESEC’s performance and the delivery of its experiences.

What can a young person gain through this programme?With this programme, a young person gains access to AIESEC’s value-based platform, and he or she experiences:A practical team leader or executive leadership body experiencePersonal and professional developmentPractical hard and soft skills developmentActivities which develop an entrepreneurial and responsible attitude towards being a better leader

TLP participants can have different types of team-based leadership experiences such as leading a team or acting as a part of the executive leadership body of an entity.

What can an organisation gain from this programme?We work with organisations or institutions that want to to support the development of young people and access the large and diverse group of AIESEC’s young leaders.

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.

Duration of a Team Leader experience: 8-78 weeks

Team Leader 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 which a young person contributes to the goals of the organisation, completes a job description requiring special expertise or skills, and receives supervision and evaluation on his or her professional development.

What can a young person gain through this programme?With this programme, a young person gains access to AIESEC’s value-based platform, and he or she experiences:A professional development experienceA cross-cultural living and working experience

GIP participants can have different types of internship experiences as long as their role and supervision clearly contribute to their professional development.

What can an organisation gain through this programme?GIP hosts are organisations that support AIESEC’s values and want to enhance their organisation through 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.

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.

Duration of a GIP experience: 6-78 weeks

Global Internship 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?We provide international volunteer experiences through which young people develop themselves while empowering individuals, communities or organisations. We focus on areas and issues with the need for direct social impact and sustainable solutions.

What can a young person gain through this programme?With this programme, a young person gains access to AIESEC’s value-based platform, and he or she experiences:A cross-cultural living and working experienceThe opportunity to create positive societal impact Personal development

GCDP participants can have different types of volunteer experiences. They may work with organisations or in projects which focus on community development, as long as their experience contributes to their personal development and positive impact on society.

What can an organisation gain from this programme?GCDP hosts and partners are organisations which aim to create or support direct positive impact in communities through their activities, initiatives, or projects. With these organisations, we co-create opportunities for young people to develop themselves while providing direct positive impact.

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.

Duration of a GCDP experience: 6-78 weeks

Global Community Development Programme