ABOUT AIESEC

AIESEC (Association Internationale des étudiants en sciences économiques et commerciales), the world’s largest student-run organization, has 50 years of experience in developing high-potential students into globally-minded responsible leaders. In partnership with business and higher education, AIESEC’s innovative development process consists of unmatched leadership experiences and global internships.

AIESEC’s operations are entirely managed by students. Taking on a leadership role in AIESEC is an unrivalled experience enabling young people to gain the practical and management skills and perspectives needed to ensure their future success, while contributing to the development of the global community.

AIESEC helps young people to prepare for a career and plan successfully for their futures through our innovative development process, which helps students develop competencies in leadership, teamwork, cross-cultural communication, time management, and professional skills.

Our regional, national, and international conferences bring together hundreds of students from all disciplines for training, networking, and leadership development. The companies we partner with have access to these members for the purposes of talent recruitment, human capital and staff development, community involvement, brand exposure and business development

AIESEC in Numbers

• Global network run by 18,000 students and recent graduates

• Active in 800 universities across 91 countries

• 5,000 leadership opportunities annually

• Canadian network of 1,500 students and recent graduates in 26 universities

The Global Internship Program

Participating in AIESEC’s Global Internship Program enables our partners to:

• Build the company’s leadership pipeline

• Increase the company’s competitiveness through easy access to global talents, skills, and market awareness

• Fuel innovation by enhancing the international perspectives of the company’s workforce

AIESEC Results

• 4,000 global internships annually in business, technical, and development sectors

• 18,000 high-potential students developing into globally-minded responsible leaders annually

• Network of 1 million alumni worldwide including heads of state and prominent leaders

“In order for Canada to succeed in today’s competitive global economy we need individuals with the global skills, perspectives, networks, and ideas capable of excelling in a rapidly changing marketplace. For 50 years, AIESEC has bolstered the competitiveness of Canadian companies by providing access to talented young leaders with the ambition and skills necessary to drive innovation in their workplace. I participated in AIESEC’s Global Internship Program after graduating and it helped launch my international business career!”

Tom d’Aquino,

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE, CANADIAN COUNCIL OF CHIEF EXECUTIVES