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​AKU's Global Engagement Office, in partnership with the World Association of Cooperative Education (WACE)​ and EdTech Practera​, is pleased to offer students a unique opportunity to expand their global professional network and gain real-world experience. 

The WACE Global Challenge connects multidisciplinary teams of students from around the world to work on sustainable impact industry projects for organizations globally. Selected students will work as consultants, conduct research, and provide recommendations to address UN Sustainable Development Goals, increasing positive social, environmental, and economic impact.

​WE ARE LIVE WITH THE WACE GLOBAL CHALLENGE TEN- SCROLL DOWN TO APPLY!


​HOW IT WORKS

  • This 4-week virtual program sees you working in ​a multi-disciplinary cross-cultural student team to solve a REAL industry challenge for an Industry Client - which could be a start-up, NGO (Non-Government Organization), or corporate.​​​
  • The next cohort will be running from June 24th 2024 to July 19th 2024 and will be required to commit to 30 hours in total over the 4-week experience - with a mandatory virtual orientation session, cultural intelligence training and a client briefing in the first week then the remaining work is completed virtually before a final reflection session and team presentations in the fourth week.
  • The application deadline is May 8th 2024.​

​WHAT WILL YOU DO?​

  • Analysis of your client’s purpose and it's correlation to one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Understand your client's project and conduct research to identify possible solutions such as competitor analysis, identifying funding models, and implementing marketing tactics as examples.
  • ​Based on the research findings, provide recommendations to your client aimed at improving their social or environmental impact.​

WHY PARTICIPATE?​

  • Global Industry Experience: Amazing experience to put on your resume and stand out when applying for graduate roles!
  • Enhance Your Skills: enhance your cultural intelligence, communication, team, and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility: 100% virtual project, work in a team environment in your own time.
  • Support: you will be supported by the Practera team, your Institution, and WACE along the journey.
  • Network: grow your professional and social network.​​


​​FAQs​​

​Application Form

Instructions:

​Please submit the below application form along with a video clip of your opinion on the following:

  • ​Why do you want to be part of WACE global challenge 10?

  • How can students from developing economies respond to the need for sustainable development?

Note: Please upload the video on Google Drive or One Drive or Dropbox and share the link with us. ​​

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Programme name
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I understand, acknowledge and agree with the below terms and conditions:

1. The information provided via this form is true, accurate, correct, and complete. I agree to conform to the discipline of the selection process and to accept the decision of the University concerning the evaluation of my application and the final selection, which shall be final and binding.

2. Submission of the online application does not imply/deem confirmation of registration.

3. I understand that the programme is over 4 weeks long and approximately 30 hours of project work is required.

4. I understand that the different time zones are involved in the programme and I am flexible with my working hours.

5. I understand that if selected, Aga Khan University will pay my programme fee and I will be obligated to complete the programme successfully and follow, abide and adhere to all instructions and guidance of Aga Khan University.

6. I understand the programme eligibility; requirements; rules and regulations and I shall abide by all rules and regulations with regard to WACE Programme.


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