NexGen/
Social Impact Lab
*Winner of the Ashoka U Innovation Award*
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what is it
Award-winning program offering international social impact consulting experience and strengths-based leadership training for graduate students from top universities.
The NexGen/Social Impact Lab is a 5 week intensive program offered over the summer for undergraduate students. It aims to develop the next generation of responsible and inclusive leaders by challenging students to complete a social impact consulting project with a nonprofit or social enterprise in Peru, Brazil, South Africa, or Spain. A full-time, 40hr a week program, students are challenged to grow on both a personal and professional level through group coaching, project mentoring, and key social impact and responsible leadership facilitated by Emzingo|U and local experts. Immersing themselves deeply in the country of their choice, students learn to work across teams and cultures to effectively complete support an incredible organization while creating a strong community that will allow them to grow both personally and professionally.
Level: Graduate Students
Duration: 5 to 6 Weeks
Locations available: Brazil, Peru, South Africa, Spain
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Social Impact Project
Group social impact project work with international NGO or social enterprise
Leadership Development
Develop students’ responsible leadership skills and knowledge
Cultural Immersion
Exposes students to cross-cultural awareness and Intelligence