To say that my SEC experience was life changing would be a bit cliché, but I honestly don’t know how else to describe it. Stepping outside the classroom bubble and experiencing hands-on development work is thrilling as it is, but working with some of the most passionate local entrepreneurs and regional coordinators is simply inspiring.
- Ching-Ching C., Duke University, Guatemala
Social Entrepreneur Corps interns work in teams to carry out focused and sustainable community development projects. They can expect to manage their own project budgets, carry out needs analyses, draft action plans, deliver trainings and workshops, test innovative technologies and submit their deliverables and recommendations, which are reviewed and implemented by the global team. To learn more about intern-led initiatives that impacts our ongoing operations, download our annual impact reports or check out some of their deliverables below.
Highlighted Recent Work
Participants created a promotional brochure for families seeking to declare their children in the DR.
Participants designed a promotional flyer for the new solar lamp product.
Participants created an informational manual to help entrepreneurs promote best practices for hand washing in conjunction with water filter sales.
Participants designed a shampoo production manual to support local artisans in venturing in a new business opportunity.
Participants designed a nutrition and hygiene poster to promote healthy habits in rural communities.
Participants created a construction manual to facilitate training and building process of stoves in Ecuador.
Participants created informational profiles on families who had previously purchased Soluciones Comunitarias products to determine the impact the purchase had on family wellbeing and savings.
Participants created a customization scheme for the beautiful handwoven textiles allowing potentials buyers to choose from their range of rich natural dye colors.
Participants assessed the potential for the introduction of two new solar lamp models into the product line offered through the MicroConsignment Model.
Participants created labels with product information to better present, inform and improve sales.
Participants created a brochure to promote the educational projects the organization is implementing in Nicaragua.
Participants created a warranty card to implement a new costumer service tool for clients purchasing water purification systems.’