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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Entrepreneurship in Irbid Forum

Under the patronage of Mr. Ahmad Theinat, manager of Irbid District Electricity Co.(IDECO), AIESEC-Irbid held Entrepreneurship in Irbid Forum on the 15th of November. The Forum aimed to develop the concept of entrepreneurship in Irbid through decreasing the gap between students with entrepreneurial ideas and supporters from NGOs and corporations. The Forum succeeded by the continuous support of Jordan Innovation Center at Al-Hassan Industrial Estate, USAID Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ), and Orange in addition to the intensive effort of organizing committee of the forum which consisted of Mohammad Obiedat, Ahmad Najjar, Yasser Bayado, Ahmad Zazou, Hassan Alawneh, and Mo'ath Halbouni.

The attendance reached nearly fifty people presented by representitives of the supportive companies and institutions, and special delegates from each of Jordan Innovation Center at Al- Hassan Industrial Estate,
USAID Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ), The Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD), Irada, the Higher Council of Science and Technology, the Forum for Arab Business and Professional Women, in addition to a number of selected students from Yarmouk University and members of AIESEC Irbid.

The Forum concentrated on the mode of connection between students and supportive institutions and companies through out AIESEC activities. AIESEC, through the managed support, holds several conferences and initiative workshops attempt to increase the awareness about entrepreneurship and its importance in the local market.



Entrepreneurship in Irbid Forum was one of the initiatives that AIESEC organized in order to reinforce the concept of entrepreneurship in Irbid. Moreover, AIESEC supports this initiative with a website which is set as an effective online hub that is going to work as a communication channel between entrepreneurs and institutions and companies that share the common interest regarding entrepreneurship in Irbid.

Through out the Forum, students have been granted the chance of displaying presentations for their projects. That chance purposes to decrease the gab between supporters and students. Agents have bringing several notes into students view to apply on their projects as an initial support before the implementation.


Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Corporate Responsibility Learning Circle


In its most basic terms Corporate Responsibility can come down to the ethics of business. Each company has its own set of core values, but the company's values also touch everyone that the business deals with, even you as an individual.

CORE will touch upon the advanced effect of CSR onthe economics and environment of a country, evidently harboring benefit to the people. This learning event will empower the youth of today with the knowledge of giving back to the society.

The Local Office of Amman now invites you to attend. Whether you are a student, a partner a business man, or simply just anyone, this one of a kind workshop will shed light on a topic little discussed in Jordan. Now AIESEC brings it to you from the perspective of youth - builders of tomorrow.

For more information please call Luma Al-Taba'a (079-989 84 28)

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Wanna go abroad? Join Irbid Office Now!

Amazing Opportunities In Over 100 Countries Worldwide Are Open To You Right Now!

Apply for AIESEC Exchange program now! Fill the application form attached and enjoy the trip to excellence with AIESEC!

Once upon a time there lived a normal person named "Normal"

Normal was born in a normal way from normal parents. Normal had a normal childhood, nothing so special, went to a normal school and graduated with a rather normal average. Normal went from one stage of his life to the other in a normal way, went to university and graduated normally from it. Normal then got a normal job with normal position and salary.

Normally, Normal decided to get married. Normal found himself a normal wife, had a normal wedding. Years later, Normal became a normal father to normal kids who normally grew up to be normal.Normal became a normal grandfather to his normal grandchildren. Few years later, Normal passed away in a normal way.

That my friends was the normal biography for some normal people we know living their normal lives...

BORING STORY!?!?!


If your answer is YES then please keep on reading...

Do you want to follow the masses? or follow your passions?

Every and each one of you is different, be it in terms of the degree you are pursuing, your interests, habits, hopes and dreams. AIESEC knows that you are unique and different things make your eyes light up and pay attention.

For that AIESEC presents you the opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience in an area that you are particularly interested in while developing cultural awareness. AIESEC gives students and recent graduates the opportunity to apply the skills learnt at university in meaningful way.


About Exchange

Exchange is the defining element of the AIESEC experience providing you the opportunity to live and work in a foreign country where you will gain professional experience, enjoy traveling and exploring the world, be introduced to different cultures, learn and practice new languages. The challenge of living and working abroad will provide an incredible learning experience and development in the professional and personal levels.

About AIESEC

AIESEC is the international student platform for young people to discover and develop their potential. Present in over 1100 universities and encompassing over 32,000 members, AIESEC is recognized by the United Nations as the world's largest student organization. Focusing on leadership development, AIESEC offers over 7500 leadership opportunities each year to facilitate the Global Internship Program, which sees the exchange of over 4450 students each year to live and work in another country. AIESEC is an organization that activates leaders, creating a network of global change agents that have a positive impact on society.

Amazing Opportunities In Over 100 Countries Worldwide Are Open To You Right Now!

Apply for AIESEC Exchange program now! Fill the application form attached and enjoy the trip to excellence with AIESEC!

For more info please join us at the information seminars in the following dates:

JUST,

4th November from 1pm to 3pm at Al-Farouq Auditorium

Yarmouk University,

3rd November from 4 pm 5:30 pm at Hijjawi main Hall

Or you can contact Ady Al-Shaik at

ady.al-shaikh@aiesec.net

0795968396

You are always always welcomed to pay us a visit at AIESEC LC-Irbid office at Yarmouk University, Hijjawi Faculty, 3rd Floor, YEA incubators.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Story of an Intern in Jordan

“I somehow felt it was the right place for me, I understood it. Thanks to all the wonderful people who took care of me, I haven't felt alone or unwelcome, not even once..”
- Olek Janiszewski, intern from Poland in Jordan


A rich professional experience in Information Management EXperts

Work here is really interesting and challenging, mostly because I have full responsibility and control over the project, that I'm working on. I'm really exercising my professional skills in software design, and although the project is quite big and serious, I feel I know how to put all the pieces together, and I make all the design decisions with high awareness. In the same time, since Imex doesn't actually use any project management practices, I can make use of my AIESEC management and leadership skills.

Living in the heart of the Middle East

I don't know if there are more similarities or differences between Poland and Jordan. Sure, the first impression is exotic, but not as much as one could expect. Well, there are two differences that come to my mind, though. Jordan is way safer and more peaceful than Poland and Jordanians are much more cheerful, proud and noble than most Poles. Living there was like a permanent holiday, even if I was working 10 hours a day on average.

Life-changing personal development

I was managing my work and life in a totally exotic country. It also showed me the power of AIESEC – without the support of the AIESEC system and AIESEC people, it would almost impossible to assimilate smoothly in Jordan. I used the management and leadership practices at my workplace to facilitate cooperation with my teammate. Thanks to being here I learnt to manage my life on my own, I became more self-confident and learnt a lot about myself (i.e. my preferred working style).

Monday, October 20, 2008

AIESEC Alumnus wins Nobel Peace Prize

AIESEC International News

AIESEC Alumnus Martti Ahtisaari wins Nobel Peace Prize

15 October, 2008

Celebrating 60 years of activating leadership, AIESEC congratulates alumnus and Nobel Laureate Martti Ahtisaari for his bold commitment to peace.


Martti Ahtisaari - AIESEC Alumnus and Nobel Peace Prize 2008 (Photo source: latimes.com)

For the first time in 60 years, AIESEC is honored to congratulate an alumnus, and champion of the AIESEC vision of peace, for being awarded the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize.

"Nobel Laureate Martti Ahtisaari is a role model AIESEC alumni. His lifelong commitment to peace, participation and diversity reflects the best of 60 years of AIESEC history, enabling the leaders of positive change our world needs. On behalf of over 30,000 young people in more than 100 countries, I congratulate Martti Ahtisaari for his contribution to peace and the fulfillment of humankind's potential", said Juan Cajiao, President of AIESEC International.

Joining AIESEC as a young student in Finland in 1963, Martti Ahtisaari was immersed in an international environment that pre-empted his future as a global peacemaker. With his success in peaceful negotiations in Aceh, Namibia and Kosovo, Martti Ahtisaari has embodied bold leadership, forging international co-operation in seemingly intractable circumstances. Reflecting on his early engagement with AIESEC, Martti Ahtisaari welcomes the world to work more closely with young people in the pursuit of peace. "I support the valuable activities of AIESEC in Finland and internationally. Therefore I encourage organizations and companies to find out more about AIESEC and support the work of these young people.", said Martti Ahtisaari.

As an AIESEC alumnus, Martti Ahtisaari joins over 800,000 former members, including fellow statesmen Junichiro Koizumi and Jan Eliasson. Today AIESEC has grown into a leading platform for young people to truly discover their leadership potential and a real training ground for the world's next influential leaders.


"As a true leader of positive change, AIESEC thanks Martti Ahtisaari for his actions in bringing hope for a peaceful world to the young people of today", said Juan Cajiao.

What: AIESEC Alumnus wins Nobel Peace Prize 2008
Where: www.nobelprize.org
When: October 2008

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Join Us Now!

AIESEC Local Office in Amman is Launching its recruitment campaign for anyone interested in being part of AIESEC, going on a truly challenging international internship to one of the 106 member countries of the organization.

For further details please do not hesitate to contact the following people:

The National Team - jordan@aiesec.net
Hakeem Al-Darawsheh - hakeem.al-darawsheh@aiesec.net
Walaa Hamdan - walaa.hamdan@aiesec.net

Soon the Application form and an Information Booklet will be uploaded!