Our innovative approach to developing young people focuses on taking a proactive role, developing self-awareness and a personal vision, building networks, and developing capacity to drive change. We do this through an international platform of opportunities that provides our members with over 7 500 leadership opportunities, 7 500 work abroad opportunities, 450 conferences, and virtual tools to build networks. 

Together with the principles of the AIESEC approach, this platform is how we give young people the desire and capacity to have a positive impact on society – that is the AIESEC Difference.

All members go through a formal introduction to the organization and then begin to take on responsibility in some area.
They have the option to take on leadership, work abroad or both.
The final step is heading for the future – to take the skills, inspiration and networks from AIESEC to have a positive impact in society.

 

This flow and the opportunities within it are reinforced by five key principles that are reflected in all parts of the process:

 

• Take  an  active  role  in  your  learning & the learning of others
• Constantly  challenge  your  worldview
• Increase, both your practical & theoretical knowledge
• Create a network of contacts
• Developing self-awareness & personal vision.
  
  
  
  
  

The AIESEC platform allows individuals to craft their own experience through the available opportunities. The result is typically a 1-5 year experience that produces individuals with the following skills and experiences:

Through the management of over 700 offices at the local, national, and international level, AIESEC members have the opportunity to lead teams in different areas, do planning, take decisions, speak in public, and turn their ideas into action. AIESEC members are oriented to enter situations with the intention to make things happen.

AIESEC members get practical experience in all facets of running an organization, including sales and marketing, customer servicing, recruitment, evaluation, budgeting, planning, project management, presentation skills, and more. Practical experience in such broad range of areas is unique for university students.

The  way  we  run a  global  organization  with  such  an  impressive  scale  of  programs  and  almost 100%  turnover  is  through  in  incredible  commitment  from  our  members.  AIESEC  members invest  between 15-30 hours a week in the organization while also managing university, part-time jobs, family and friends. They learn how to manage their time, set priorities and multitask.

Through the management of our exchange program and interaction on our global online platforms, the average AIESEC member is working and communicating every day with people from all over the world. Nearly all AIESEC members speak more than one language and have an international experience. AIESEC members learn how to work effectively in diverse environments and see things from a global perspective. 

With a focus on reflection, AIESEC provides space and support for individuals to do goal setting, personal awareness exercises and personal vision development. Pushed by an inspiring environment, AIESEC members develop a strong sense of who they are and the role they would like to play in the future. This is the AIESEC Difference – what gives people with AIESEC experience an edge over other young people and what drives them to play valuable roles within their workplaces and communities.