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Guess where? To validate my first year of business school, the completion of an 2-month internship is essential, guess where I do it? 📍Bora Bora, French Polynesia #business #internship #school #island #frenchpolynesia #borabora #learn #stage #apprentisage

🌍 If your organization is involved in #innovative development, especially in #Africa, and hasn't yet embraced the opportunity to offer #internships via DOWA - Doing Good Work in Africa, I'd like to ask, why not? Access to opportunities and representation #inclusive of #African continues to be a critical factor in developing and scaling solutions to multifaceted #global challenges that can change the world. Startups, firms, companies, and organizations have until Friday, October 30, 2023, to sign up and be a part of the DOWA Winter 2024 Internship program running from Mid-Jan. to Mid-March. As someone who played a pivotal role in launching the pilot program in 2020, I've witnessed firsthand how this initiative attracts and empowers talented professionals in the early stages of their careers by providing them with unique and out-of-the-box opportunities. This program also offers organizations the chance to tap into brilliant talent and fresh perspectives for scaling their innovative solutions. Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of getting to know many amazing strategic education partners and organizations that support the DOWA initiative. These include Gebeya Inc., HYBR Group, DSNai - Data Science Nigeria, African Leadership Network (ALN), African Leadership Academy, Ashinaga Foundation, National African Student Association, and many more! The individuals with diverse backgrounds who have contributed to the professional development sessions for interns participants are nothing short of inspiring. People like Becky Tsadik, Dahun Mamora, Okosun Clegg Amiolemeh, SPHR, CDE®, SHRM-SCP and Holly Kosek have made a significant impact. DOWA is not just an initiative; it's a movement that is truly changing lives. DOWA collaborates with employers engaged in innovative work and developing solutions to global challenges, including those impacting Africa, across various sectors and industries. DOWA helps organizations and managers access talent from diverse backgrounds. DOWA empowers individuals to build their careers, skills, and experiences at crucial points in their early careers. I take immense pride in seeing innovative organizations join this movement driven by the DOWA Initiative. For more details, check out the link below. And although I don't usually promote FOMO (fear of missing out), I strongly encourage you to share this with your HR, graduate, or diversity and inclusion teams if you believe your organization isn't already part of this transformative journey led by the DOWA Initiative. Link here: https://lnkd.in/ejarDudK

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