Image: Skill Up! [4 weeks]

Skill Up! [4 weeks]

Economics and Business Faculty of Airlangga University·Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

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English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
Skill Up! at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga (FEB Unair) places global volunteers inside an academic environment to strengthen the employability of local students and young people. Over four weeks, volunteers support the faculty's research, laboratory, fieldwork, and teaching activities in economics and business while working side by side with Indonesian students. The project contributes to SDG 8, Target 8.6, by building practical skills in finance, economics, and business that prepare youth for decent work.
This project contributes to,
Image: Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Set personal learning goals for the four weeks and share them with the supervisor for feedback.
Onboarding session with faculty representatives and supervising lecturers to understand how the Faculty of Economics and Business works, its departments and study programs, and the expected outcomes of the internship.
Meet the assigned supervising lecturer, agree on a weekly work plan, and decide the intern's focus areas (research, laboratory, fieldwork, or teaching assistance).
Begin supporting daily administrative tasks, such as organising documents, preparing meeting and seminar materials, and managing data and files for the department.
Campus orientation, including a tour of faculty facilities, library, and computer or research laboratories, and an introduction to the local student team.
Week 2
Attend a research discussion or departmental seminar and share an international perspective on the topic.
Join the lecturers' ongoing research projects in areas such as economics, management, accounting, or Islamic economics, and support literature review, data collection, data cleaning, and basic analysis.
Collaborate with local students on a small research or case study task, with regular check-ins with the supervising lecturer.
Continue administrative support for the department, including research documentation and reporting.
Assist in the faculty laboratories by preparing materials, supporting practical sessions with software and data tools, and helping document results.
Week 3
Continue joint project work with local students and document the progress of the fieldwork.
Join a cross-cultural exchange session where the intern and local students compare how business, education, and economic life differ between their countries.
Take part in fieldwork activities with local students and lecturers, such as surveys and interviews with small businesses, market observations, or community visits, depending on the active projects.
Work as a teaching assistant (asdos) by supporting classes, preparing teaching materials, helping with assignments and attendance, and assisting students during practical sessions.
Where suitable, lead a short guest session or discussion class on the intern's home country, its economy or business environment, or the intern's field of study.
Week 4
Present the results to the supervising lecturers and the local student team, and collect their feedback.
Hand over documents and project materials to the department so the work can be continued.
Closing day and debrief with the supervisor and AIESEC: discuss what went well, what could be improved, and the intern's personal and professional development.
Finish the research, laboratory, and fieldwork tasks assigned during the internship, and compile the data and documentation.
Prepare a short final report or presentation summarising the intern's contributions, learnings, and recommendations.

Working hours

Monday to Friday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
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Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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