Deadline: 15-Nov-20
Are You Looking To Jump Start Your Career In Social Enterprise? Are You Looking For Real Experience Coupled With Learning? If yes, then apply for the IDEX Fellowship!
IDEX Is Developing The Next Wave Of “Social Intrapreneurs” Who Will Support, Lead And Advance The Work Of Socially-Focused Enterprises Around The World! This Fellowship is for any professional from across the globe who wants to deep dive into the social impact sector and make the transition to social enterprise practitioner.
IDEX Fellows come from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds and therefore each fellow will have a unique learning style and may have more or less experience with certain topics that are covered. The program itself is configured to meaningfully work for a mix of professionals at different stages in their careers and allows a level of customisation to suit individual pursuits.
The January 2021 Fellowship Program is a 6 month virtual program (January – June 2021) and designed to enable different professionals to acquire the tools and resources to operate virtually as well as up skill themselves for a successful career in social entrepreneurship.
IDEX has the privilege of working with some of the most influential organizations and over time, we have come to understand how to bridge the talent gap in this rapidly evolving development sector In addition to its flagship Fellowship, IDEX supports its enterprise partners through research, social innovation design and capacity building programs around organizational, professional and personal development.
Sector Focus
Social Enterprise
- Health
- Education
- Technology for Development
- Energy and Environment
- Livelihoods
Ecosystem Players
- Impact Investing Firms
- Seed Funds
- Venture Capital
- Incubators
- Accelerators
Non Profits/Foundations
- Community And Economical Development
- Technology for Development
- Advocacy and Outreach
- Policy
Miscellaneous
- Design Research
- Media and Communication
- Development Consulting
- Crowd Funding Platforms
Key Fellow Benefits
- Adding professional credibility while accessing relevant and progressive Professional Development Learning Labs covering themes of Human Centered Design, Resource Mobilization, Communications Strategies and Impact Assessment
- Capacity Building Sessions led by Subject Matter Experts who are seasoned professionals and thought leaders in their respective fields
- Exposure to invaluable professional networks and alumni network opportunities
- Internationally recognized Professional Certification in Social Enterprise
- Professionally attested experience letters detailing project engagement with four global impact organizations
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Program Highlights
Especially suitable for those looking to equip themselves with the tools and resources to work effectively in a virtual environment and a deep desire to engage in an intense professional development experience while applying creative solutions to deepen impact
- Each Fellow will gain access to the online learning labs/ project with 3-4 social enterprises from across the globe/ learning webinars/live community engagement with 300+ alumni/and one-on-one meetings with resident mentors.
- Supported in terms of key theory and practical subject knowledge and understanding how one might begin to align themselves professionally towards pursuing a career in the sector.
- Organizations nominating employees have the opportunity to participate as one of the live case challenges where the Cohort will work with a senior member or founder to develop real world solutions to an existing problem statement in your organization.
For more information, visit https://www.idexaccelerator.com/idex-app-info