Ambassador Corps (AC) is the Social Impact Lab’s annual summer apprenticeship where you can gain tangible work experience and the fundamentals for entering a career in social impact. The program is made up of two components: a pre-departure certificate training focused on building character and leadership and providing a comprehensive understanding of how finance and business can be tools for positive change; and an internship with a social enterprise or impact investment firm in locations such as Rwanda, Macedonia and the U.S.

Distinctive features

• Be matched with an organization through a competitive selection process
• Receive a clearly defined mission to accomplish real-world work
• Gain access to an expansive industry network
• Focus on top areas of global development such as education, clean water access, financial inclusion, microfinance, empowerment of women and girls, workforce development, and climate action.
• Define your passion and gain confidence in your skills with practical application

Training

An intensive social impact leadership course taught by a combination of Lynn professors and successful practitioners of social entrepreneurship, corporate philanthropy, microfinance, and impact investing.

Apprenticeship

Each participant is matched to a project-based apprenticeship with a socially responsible company or nonprofit for up to 10 weeks. Internships are fast-paced and entrepreneurial, and provide an excellent foundation for a global career in social impact.

Certification

Following the completion of both the course and apprenticeship, participants earn a Certificate in Social Impact Leadership from the Social Impact Lab at Lynn.

Applicants must

• Demonstrate a commitment to developing 21^st century leadership qualities, including: accepting different cultures and perspectives, adaptable, resourceful, reliable, self-motivated, curious, observant, honest, accountable, and results oriented/impact-driven.
• Be engaged in student life and/or community service (sports, music, student clubs, performing arts, etc.).
• Hold 1-2 years of work or academic experience in managing projects (research or otherwise), extracurricular leadership.
• Have a proven ability to set goals, devise a plan to achieve those goals, and meet those goals in a timely manner.

Specific skill-set qualifications per individual internship assignment may be required and are based on specific needs of socially responsible company or nonprofit.

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