AIESEC teams up with Goodwall to help students in the post-pandemic job market

The coronavirus crisis has been challenging for just about everyone everywhere, but younger generations have faced a particularly difficult time. Around the world, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that “more than one in six young people [are] out of work due to COVID-19.” Many summer internships have been cancelled or postponed, and this uncertainty is a perfect breeding ground for high stress and anxiety.

To help students and young professionals overcome many of the obstacles thrown up by the pandemic and build essential skills along the way, AIESEC has joined forces with Geneva-based Goodwall and other key partners to launch BetterTogether. 

BetterTogether is a free online program taking place now and lasting until mid-September. Through a series of challenges, live speaker sessions, and access to courses, participants in the program will get the chance to develop skills, gain experience, and network globally.

To get started, participants have to download the Goodwall app on iOS or Android. After the initial sign-up stage, they’ll be presented with challenges and other opportunities as they become available. They can participate by posting short videos or photos, pitching ideas, and showcasing accomplishments, depending on the details of the particular challenge. Throughout the program, all members will automatically be notified via the app about upcoming speaker sessions, all of which will be hosted on Instagram Live.

AIESEC, with activities in more than 120 countries, is a platform for young people to develop their leadership potential through international internships and volunteer opportunities. Since AIESEC was founded in 1948, the organization has engaged and developed over 1,000,000 young people globally through international placements and membership opportunities. AIESEC is a youth-run, non-governmental, and not-for-profit organization in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), affiliated with the UN DPI, member of ICMYO, and is recognized by UNESCO.