AIESEC Information Pack_AIESEC RMIT

AIESEC INFORMATION PACK BY AIESEC RMIT, DEC 2011

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AIESEC RMIT

More than 40 years of making an impact on RMIT students


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Table of Content Page 3 AIESEC RMIT Page 4 Demographics Page 6 Value to RMIT Page 7 AIESEC International Internship Program at RMIT Page 10 AIESEC RMIT 2012 Planning Page 12 Cost to Member Page 12 Closing Statement


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AIESEC RMIT AIESEC has been providing students and recent graduates of RMIT with a platform for enterprise learning, skill development and global opportunities since 1968. AIESEC RMIT has established this global development platform and made a positive impact on RMIT students since 1971.

In recent year, RMIT University has played a key role in supporting the activities of AIESEC RMIT. This has greatly contributed not only to the achievements of AIESEC RMIT in 2010, also membersʼ personal development.

In 2010, AIESEC RMIT diversified its member base and increased its number of members recruited and retained compared to the previous year. The Local Committee boasts members who are domestic and international students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, commerce, law, science, engineering, information technology, arts and more.

We have also created a great impact on campus last year that is shown below:

230% Growth in RMIT students going on international internships

AIESECʼs presence has greatly increased on campus since 2010 to date, and this process was assisted by our decision in providing international development opportunities to a wider group of students on campus.

Our 2010 focus area of external relations meant that our University Relations and International Relations departments took up a larger role, and our focus on achieving this aim has so far driven our continual growth. The average number of AIESEC outbound internships has grown from 3 RMIT students yearly, to approximately 10 participants yearly.

200% Growth in RMIT leaders taking on international internships

AIESEC RMIT wanted to send our leaders on international internships as ambassadors for RMIT and Australia. We also encouraged internship participants to become more engaged with AIESEC RMIT once they returned from their international experience, and impact students with their new learning and mindset through a leadership position. The average number of AIESEC leadership and international experience has grown from 0 RMIT students yearly, to 2 exchange participants yearly.


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Demographics Number of members In 2011, AIESEC RMIT has 38 members in our local committee. In 2012, AIESEC RMIT aims to expand the positive life-changing impact to at least 42 members. In 2012 we wish to focus on recruiting quality members and retaining as much of our current membership base as possible.

Cultural Background As an international organisation founded on the principle of facilitating cross-cultural exchange, AIESEC has a very diverse member base. Within our local committee we have quite an even representation of 50% local and 50% international. Through greater awareness in the university we aim to be more engaged within the student body of RMIT and help provide students with an international element to their learning. AIESEC is fully committed to RMITʼs second goal of “being global in attitude, action and presence.”


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Academic background We are not only ethnically diverse but also vibrant with people from various socio-economic backgrounds, disciplines and age groups. The graph below shows that although the majority of students come from a business background, there is a healthy cross section of RMITʼs population. Next year we wish to further this and specifically target students in certain faculties to utilise their skills. For example, we may have a need for a poster designer, which we could target from the school of media and communication. Similarly, we could approach the school of Global Studies, Social Studies and Planning and recruit someone studying psychology to work in our Human Resource Department.

Age The last important demographic in AIESEC RMIT is age. Quite often social circles are segregated into age groups. In AIESEC, members who are above 28 and completing their masters are directed by members who are 18 and in

first year of undergraduate study.

Leadership growth within the Local Committee


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Value to RMIT Work Integrated Learning (WIL) RMIT has a strong reputation in providing practical, hands on learning experience to its students. Fundamental to this has been the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs that operate out of the different schools. There exists the opportunity for AIESEC RMIT to partner with different schools and become an additional option that students have for finding internships. Discussions with the head of WIL for International Studies students were very positive and clearly show that there is significant interest in this synergy-taking place. If AIESEC internships can gain official accreditation, WIL coordinators will be more willing to offer AIESEC RMIT as another internship pathway. Student Life The members within the AIESEC RMIT enjoy a platform where they are able to experience accelerated personal and professional growth. AIESEC RMIT offers a leadership program that enables members to progress from Team Member to Team Leader, Vice President and Local Committee President positionsʼ - functioning as a professional organisation. These members experience great benefits to the leadership program as it enhances their personal growth and the skills learnt contribute to their employability. In the past, members who enter the workforce are able to rely on their experience in AIESEC to enhance their career prospects. In addition, being part of AIESEC provides an environment where highly talented and ambitious individuals share a vision and create a supportive network to each other whilst making a positive impact to society. The time commitment of members is highly significant of the value students see in the AIESEC experience, with team leaders contributing a minimum of 20 hours per week.

RMIT Ambassadors In Australia, AIESEC presents in 14 different universities, including three universities in Victoria. In AIESEC, each local chapter is an ambassador of their university. Their representation of the universities is fairly outstanding in regional or national events. In January 2012, AIESEC is having one of its biggest events as the national conferences happen twice a year. AIESEC RMIT is entering AIESEC Victoria National Conference 2012 with the largest delegation and aims to deliver an inspiring experience to all presence. We proudly represent RMIT and appreciate the opportunity to drive its awareness and recognition.


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AIESEC International Internship Program at RMIT AIESEC offers two types of International Internship Programs, which are Global Community Development Program (GCDP) and Global Internship Program (GIP).

Global Community Development Program

International internships are the most intense learning experience AIESEC offers and links together its global network. This program encompasses cross-cultural positive impact through working abroad for social and community development projects that lead to self development and skill enhancement for the participants undertaking the program. It covers Development Internship and Education Internship

Global Internship Program

This program offers internships that contribute to the professional development of a young people and assist them to specialise in a certain field of work. They are normally long term in nature and involve working on diverse business projects and organisations. It covers Management Internship and Technical Internship.

AIESEC RMIT only focuses on Global Community Development Program (GCDP). The reasons are as follows.

• AIESEC RMIT wants to promote AIESEC as an organisation working towards helping the underprivileged community and create a positive impact on both youth themselves and underprivileged people.

• AIESEC RMIT aims to provide students an opportunity to make a difference, immerse themselves in a new, unfamiliar culture, and do something that they will probably never get another chance to do after they move on to the workplace.

• Global Internship Program (GIP) is in high demand in contrast to the supply throughout the world and the selection process is very competitive. The matching period is a lot longer, and students are not guaranteed to find a place after their hard work applying.

• The number of students AIESEC RMIT sends over on a Global Community Development Program is higher and the matching process runs much more efficiently.


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The two types of GCDP on offer through AIESEC are Development Internship and Educational internship:

Global Community Development Program

Development Internship Education Internship Duration 6 weeks to 3 months 6 months to 12 months

Where - Participants have the opportunity to work in an NGO, government, university or organisation - They will be directly working in developing or underprivileged areas

- Participants have the opportunity to work in an NGO, government, university or organisation - They will directly work in areas related to education.

Positive Impact

In community development, children's rights, sustainability, HIV/AIDS, education, cultural development or social entrepreneurship.

By teaching underprivileged children or next generation a language, assisting in curriculum development and cultural interaction in academic fields.

Eligibility All students and recent graduates under 30 years of age

- All students and recent graduates under 30 years of age - Academic and/or working backgrounds in the field of education are preferred

Locations of Development Internship Asia Pacific (South-East Asia)

• China • Taiwan • Malaysia • Indonesia • Philippines

Eastern Europe: • Romania • Poland • Turkey

Africa:


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• Ghana • Mauritius • Kenya

Those are the countries we are promoting or have already set up partnership with. However, participants can choose various destinations and projects in our huge database with tremendous internship opportunities. Over this summer holiday, AIESEC RMIT is collaborating with AIESEC Melbourne University and AIESEC Monash University. We are working on establishing solid partnerships with AIESEC local chapters from the above regions to establish specific projects and promote them to students. This will ease and accelerate the whole matching process for participants as well as ensure the high quality of the projects. International Internship Process

Performance in 2011 In 2011, we received 140 internship applications. 35 applicants passed the online selection and pre-selection stages to the final interview arranged by AIESEC RMIT. 25 applicants have passed the final interview and a majority of them have already gone for internship. Most of the participants went for 6-8 weeks and 1 went for 12 weeks. Examples of countries we have sent internship participants to are Mauritius, China, Philippines, Kenya, Turkey, etc. The types of projects areas are language education (English), Cultural education, HIV/AIDS awareness, women empowerment, poverty, children's rights, fund raising campaigns etc.

Online Application "

Pre - selection -

Phone Interview"

Group Interview "

Inidividual Internview"

Apply for Internship"

Outgoing Preparation

Seminar"


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Goals in 2012 In 2012 we hope to hit the goal of sending 70 students overseas to participate in GCDP and gain a different perspective on the world, enhance their mindset, skill set and increase their employability. Our strategy for improving our results from this year (2011) is

• A more intense and effective marketing campaign • Long-term and mutually beneficial partnership with the university,

including School of Global Study, Social Science & Planning, Department of International Relations, the RMIT Student Services, RUSU, different clubs and societies, etc

• An enthusiastic, skilled (excellently trained on OGX processes) portfolio team Quality partnerships with overseas AIESEC Local Committees

Fee: The fee for either of the GDCPs is 600 dollars for students, plus their flights, visas and spending money. Accommodation and Food depends on the specific project but more often than not accommodation and at least one meal a day is provided. The 600 dollars covers the administration side of the application process

AIESEC RMIT 2012 Planning Every year in November, the incoming and outgoing local committee executive boards in Victoria will come together as a state and plan for the year ahead. “Future Conference,” as it is known is a time when reflections are made on the year past evolving into the strategies for the year ahead and the measures of success that will gauge them. AIESEC RMIT Vision 2012 AIESEC RMIT strives to enrich and develop every member to create a bonded Local Committee Culture. TOGETHER, we will create a positive impact on youth through delivering a high quality AIESEC experience. RMIT Measure of Success Both Australia and Victoria each set their own national and regional measures of success. The measures of success are then used as benchmarks by local committees to determine what they should be working towards. At Future Conference 2011/12 the executive board of AIESEC RMIT decided upon the following targets:


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Team Member Program (TMP)

As with the goal of Team Leader Program, TMP aims to create 42 new AIESEC experiences, including 12 leadership experiences Emphasis will be placed not on numbers, but on the satisfaction and self-development of the new members.

Team Leader Program (TLP): The Team Leader Program is core to AIESECʼs belief in developing young people. By taking on a leadership position within the organisation, members learn to be accountable and professional. The target of 12 in 2012 ensures that there are quality experiences for members to grow in the TLP.

Local Internship Placement: In 2012 AIESEC RMIT aims to create 4 internship opportunities in Melbourne, bringing in 4 internship participants from around the world. The difficulty of this feat is not easily conveyed in the numbers and will require intricate strategy, dedicated members and consistent effort throughout the year ahead. International Internship Opportunities: The consistent growth of outgoing internship numbers at AIESEC RMIT has given the executive board confidence to set an ambitious target of 70 realised internship participants. The national committee has set a minimum goal of 60 realisations. This result requires the Department of International Relations to work in close association with the Department of Marketing to ensure AIESECʼs internship opportunities became more known throughout RMIT.

Focus Areas Planning in AIESEC revolves around the identification of 3 focus areas and the factors critical to their success. The focus areas for 2012 as determined by the local committee president in collaboration with the executive board are: Focus Area 1: High quality and integrated AIESEC experience that engages every member Focus Area 2: Strong brand presence on campus and off campus as well as long-term university relationship


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Focus Area 3 Build up solid professional foundation for sustainable growth both operationally and financially

Closing Statement

Once again, thank you so much for taking time to read this AIESEC Information Pack, and thank you for all your support in the past. We really appreciate your help. I hope this pack have given you an overall understanding of AIESEC in general and AIESEC RMIT in specific. AIESEC RMIT will do our best to fulfill our vision and create more opportunities for RMIT students to develop their leadership potential and make a positive impact on the community. We look forward to establishing our long-term mutually beneficial partnership. We believe together we can strive for a more prosperous future for RMIT students.

Jessie Zhang

Jessie Zhang, President of AIESEC RMIT

Cost to Members Many of the costs that are associated with our everyday activities is covered and paid for by AIESEC RMIT, to ensure that our members are able to participate in an environment that is free of financial discrimination.

However, being a not-for-profit organisation, costs such as conferences and learning seminars are often passed onto members, as AIESEC is unable to cover these as part of our expense structure.

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