Partnering for Vocation and Engagement
United States
Organization type:
hybrid
Idea
Example: Walk us through a specific example(s) of how this solution makes a difference; include its primary activities.
Primary activities would be connecting universities and students through an online portal where both interested students and interested MNCS could post their desire to work on projects. One of the benefits of using an online solution is that MNCs can receive country-specific knowledge of the same project is worked on in two countries, say Mexico and Tanzania. The online platform would also provide a space through which students share updates on their progress with the company (it would look like an online project-management tool). Furthermore, the online solution would include a blog or Twitter that the companies could use for their CSR activities.
Marketplace: Who else is addressing the problem outlined here? How does the proposed project differ from these approaches?
Many MNCs and their CSR departments have taken it upon themselves to identify international opportunities such as this one. Many American universities might be partnering with MNCs to offer something like this in the States, though there is no search or matching platform for companies to offer such vocational training in developing countries.
Organization:
Ashoka
Organization Name
Ashoka
Country where this project is creating social impact