SUMMER 2024: GUATEMALA
HYBRID COMMUNITY CONSULTING PROGRAM
MAY 22nd - JUNE 27th
applications open - rolling enrollment
Social Entrepreneur Corps was launched over 18 years ago. Since then we've created unique experiences for 2,500+ students and professionals to create impact in Guatemala, Ecuador, Nicaragua, The Dominican Republic, Peru, and Costa Rica. We have long-standing relationships with partners such as the University of Notre Dame, Miami University, Northwestern University and Warby Parker, to name a few. Our years of experience have empowered us with the expertise and helped us to build the local relationships necessary to successfully pivot to virtual and hybrid programs.
Social Entrepreneur Corps has played an integral role in shaping my understanding of global development and accompaniment. Intention is put into the process of leaning before practice, and that enables genuine analysis and reflection that promotes the best outcomes! Also, the relationships formed in this program are long lasting, and I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn from such incredible and accomplished people.
Quinn M.- 2022 Participant (Notre Dame)
CHANGEMAKING IS A TEAM SPORT
You'll engage with guest mentors/coaches leading innovation at at VisionSpring, Google, Rotary International, Accenture, Airbnb, Per Scholas, United Nations Foundation, Levi Strauss Foundation and more. They'll support you and your team in not only your consulting projects, but will as well provide insights to help you on your own personal and professional changemaker journey.
SUMMER 2024 PROGRAM
Social Entrepreneur Corps will be offering one exclusive program during the summer of 2024 from May 22nd to June 27th. The first two weeks will be virtual, followed by 23 days in Guatemala, wrapping up with 3 more virtual days to conclude the program. Along the way, you'll build lifelong friendships with people from around the world. There's simply no substitute for being a part of a community of like-minded people, especially in times like these.
Following are the core components of the program to provide you with a truly unique educational, professional, and personal growth opportunity:
social entrepreneurship
Gain insights on the who, what, when, where, why and most importantly, the how from World Economic Forum "Social Entrepreneur of the Year" and Ashoka Fellow Greg Van Kirk. Learn more about Greg's depth and breadth of experience here.
consulting
Learn the consulting skills you need through real-world engagements. This summer our primary clients are scheduled to be the Centro Explorativo and Soluciones Comunitarias, a Guatemalan social enterprise.
mentors/coaches
Get access to a diverse set of amazing mentors/coaches to not only help you with your consulting work, but as well to provide insights for your own personal, educational and professional journey. .
home stay
This is all about empathy. You'll stay with local friends to help you build empathy and friendship with individuals and communities in rural Guatemala.
culture
Culture really does matter! You'll have the opportunity to gain unique insights about rural Guatemala and maybe learn how to cook and Salsa dance as well.
spanish
As part of the program you'll receive up to 18 hours of conversational Spanish taught by Guatemalan teachers. No need to show up with any Spanish language experience.
Greg's combined expertise in business and years of experience in social entrepreneurship around the globe give him a unique understanding about the drivers of social innovation. He has a remarkable ability to distill key strategic insights that explain success and communicate them in ways that are both accessible and inspiring.
David Bornstein
Co Founder- Solutions Journalism Network,
Author - “How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas”
The team approaches their work with professionalism, broad-spectrum skill sets and a tenacious work ethic. Their deep grassroots expertise coupled with business experience and willingness ‘to get their hands dirty’ is unique and hard to come by.
- Neil Blumenthal, Co Founder + Co CEO - Warby Parker
Greg is the go-to person when it comes to anything related to social entrepreneurship and innovation. He not only created a program that changed the entire trajectory of my career (Social Entrepreneur Corps), but he also has continued to be a mentor when I have navigated where to go next.
- Colleen Sheehy - Manager, Accenture Global Social Innovation Program
PROGRAM COST + APPLICATION PROCESS
We recognize that these are challenging economic times for many and want to be responsive. As a result, we've worked to create the most economical program possible and a pay-what-you-can and pay-when-you-can structure. Choose which option you'd like and the timing of your payments. Regardless, the program remains the same and we 100% respect whichever option you choose. With options 2 and 3 additional funds go to support our local partners.
Note: Cost does not include flight and travel insurance.
GET STARTED AND APPLY NOW. IT'S EASY! (SERIOUSLY)
THE PROCESS
FIRST, if you're interested in exploring the Social Entrepreneur Corps opportunity please go ahead and apply now. This does not imply a commitment. It just helps us all to get things going.
NEXT, once we've received your application we'll reach out to set up a time to talk to ensure that everyone's expectations are in line and to answer any and all questions you might have. We'll also send you the draft agenda.
ONCE WE'VE REVIEWED YOUR APPLICATION AND CONNECTED, we'll reach out to you with your potential acceptance and work through scheduling. If you accept an invitation we'll ask for you to specify how you'd like to pay.
THAT'S IT.
WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING TOGETHER!
Being a part of Social Entrepreneur Corps was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I'm constantly reminded how fortunate I was to be a part of it. Living, learning, and being exposed to a new culture while working with top students from a variety of universities taught me many valuable lessons that will live with me throughout my personal and professional life. It was a massive honor to work with a fantastic group and to experience changemaking on a global scale. My toolkit for problem-solving has grown tremendously, and I could not be more excited to communicate with Greg and lifelong friends in the coming years.
- Nermine M. -2022 Participant (Smith College)