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©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Be part of the team 2018/2019

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©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Are you a European Junior Entrepreneur who wants …

… to gain top management experience at European level? … to improve soft and technical skills, get better in resource, strategic and project management, team work and presentations? … to work and live in a multicultural environment which reveals endless diverse ideas, opportunities and challenges?

… to travel across Europe and beyond seeking new opportunities? If yes, a great chance is waiting for … to promote the Junior Enterprise concept and spirit at European you! Join the JADE Executive Board and international level? 2019 and challenge your limits … to develop and expand an international network of contacts: #TakeTheLead meet the decision-makers of the world and lifelong friends?

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org What does it mean to be JADE’s Executive Board?

As a Executive Board members, you will Manage 3 to 5 Adrien Lepic departments, aiming to develop and improve the European Head of Human Resources Junior Enterprise network. Managing departments means to allocate resources towards a global strategy and coordinate a motivated team to accomplish the defined goals. JADE is managed by 4 executive members and a team of Project Managers. JADE’s The Executive Board is actively engaged in developing and people actions shape the European integrating the Junior Enterprises in Europe, promoting network. JADE’s people face challenges international cooperation and exchange of best practices, every day: that’s what they like and strive and ensuring high quality standards. The Executive Board for. At the end of the day, JADE’s people represents the entire JADE Network, ensures the growth of grow personally, live their passions and the network and promotes it to companies, institutions and learn new skills in an international context. media. ______Challenge yourself and If you want to be part of the adventure take the lead of our network. and start an unforgettable experience, apply and join us!

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org In this brochure you will know more about…

1. JADE and the network 2. Being JADE Executive Board 3. JADE’s departments 4. Living in Brussels 5. Application process

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org 1 JADE and the network

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org A Junior Enterprise is the way to empower university students A Junior Enterprise is a non-profit organization, formed and managed exclusively by students of higher education, which provides services for companies, institutions and society, under the guidance of teachers and professionals with the goal of consolidating and enhancing the learning of their members.

Junior Enterprises are similar to real companies, counting with the principles of corporate governance like management council and executive board, and own regulation.

1967 2018 First Junior Enterprise, 300 Junior Enterprises in France in 14 countries in Europe

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Our success story: Junior Enterprise universe and the impact at 3 levels

constellation of JUNIOR JUNIOR ENTERPRISES ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMIA BUSINESS SOCIETY university students WORLD

Organized through Junior Enterprise local structures, the university We exist to ensure this students are given the resources to generate impact at 3 main impact is maximized levels: Academia, Business world and Society

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Europe's Junior Enterprises are leading the way. (…) Thanks to your efforts, our future is a bright one.

Jean-Claude Juncker President of the European Commission

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org In Europe, we are enhancing the development of 26,000 students

50 years 300 26,000 of history Junior Enterprises Junior Entrepreneurs

250 4,000 13.7M€ universities projects per year cumulated turnover

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org A network of 14 countries is spreading the concept of Junior Enterprise in Europe

[Germany] [Spain] [France] [Austria]

[Italy] [Belgium] [Poland] [Portugal]

[Romania] [Switzerland] [Netherlands]

Confederations Consultative members

[Sweden] [Croatia] [UK]

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org JADE is the umbrella organization that represents, integrates and supports the European network of Junior Enterprises

Enhancing the network. Since 1992.

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Our work is based in three strategic pillars

Representation Support Integration

Represent the 14 countries Ensure the high-quality of Promote the exchange of best towards partners and public Confederations and Junior practices and the creation of institutions, promoting the Enterprises within the synergies between Junior Junior Enterprise concept. network. Entrepreneurs.

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org What do we want to accomplish? The Junior Enterprise concept is recognized at European level, and the JE movement is positioned as the expert network in Europe about student entrepreneurship, ensuring the high-quality of the Junior Enterprises and Confederations around the continent.

JADE Vision by 2018

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org JADE Executive Board 2017/2018

Diogo Parreira Alfonso Catone Adrien Lepic Giorgio Sleiter President Vice President Secretary General Treasurer

> Strategy > Private Cooperation > Network Quality > Finance > International Relations > Events > Internal Communication > Public Affairs > Enlargement > HQ Management > Human Resources > Training > Communication > Legal > Alumni Management > IT

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org We count on a pool of partners that actively support our projects

Private cooperation

Institutional supporters

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Adriana Anchidin JADE President 2014 \ Romania

Being part of JADE Executive Board was a life changing experience and a decision I will never regret. As President of JADE, I had the opportunity to work with a team of around 14 people and 7 nationalities. We represented our network in GET INSPIRED front of high level representatives of the business and we met Junior Entrepreneurs from all over the world. JADE is a skills accelerator – the best WHAT ABOUT A NEW OPPORTUNITY accelerator for your most important business – YOU. Even today, I discover more and more skills TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF? developed in JADE, which help me in toughest situations. I can surely say it was my most intense and true team working experience and it was unforgettable.

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org 2 Being JADE Executive Board

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE JADE EXECUTIVE BOARD EXPERIENCE

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Responsibilities of the JADE Executive Board As an ExBo member you will be…

> Promote JADE and the Junior Enterprise concept to third > Head of some departments, parties (companies, media); according to personal knowledge, experience and passion; > Represent JADE and the Junior Enterprise network in front of European and other international institutions, as > Responsible for a number of well as other European students associations; member countries by communicating to National Boards, > Coordinate National Confederations’ international exchanging best practices, attending activities; national events representing JADE > Lead all the departments, projects and processes in the and being in contact with the JADE Headquarters; International Managers; > Maintain strategic thinking and implementing the long- > Good and social house-mate. term strategy for JADE and for the network. #TakeTheLead

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org We are looking for… ExBo suggested structure

Vice Secretary President Treasurer President(s) General

> Strategy > Internal Communication > Finance

> Private Cooperation > Events > Network Quality > Public Affairs > International Relations > Alumni Management > Training > Legal > Enlargement > Communication > Human Resources > IT > HQ Management

Some positions (above) are linked to some departments. The departments on the boxes below are flexible depending on the applicants’ experience, skills and preferences.

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Yann Camus JADE President 2017 \ France

If you read these lines, your life was likely highly impacted by the choice you made of joining your JE. This was a bold move and look where it brought you. Well… JADE is the same adventure but on a whole new level. Becoming part of JADE GET INSPIRED Executive Board is one of these life decisions that do not just impact your life but sets it on a completely new path, opens up great challenges WHAT ABOUT A NEW OPPORTUNITY and opportunities and unleash your true potential. It is one of these decisions that you TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF? either made today or that you will regret not making for the years to come. So the real question is: Are you ready to take the lead?

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org 3 JADE’s departments

DISCOVER OUR DEPARTMENTS

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Communicate to and exchange with the JADUS (former JADE ExBo and Senior Project Managers), as well as Alumni from the whole network. Get to know a lot of fruitful contacts for the future.

___ Some of your tasks Alumni Management > Update the JADUS on a regular basis; > Inform them about the current activities within the network; > Organize the annual JADUS Meeting.

___ A challenge for the next year Increase the engagement with the JADUS to promote a stronger bridge between JADE and the business world. Workload: Medium

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Manage the media contacts, write press releases or manage website content. Make JADE noticed in Social Media and any events we participate in.

___ Some of your tasks > Manage JADE branding; Communication > Manage Social Media and press activities; > Establish and take care of media partnerships; > Promote JADE’s various activities; > Create recognition and visibility for the Junior Enterprise concept.

___ A challenge for the next year Increase the reach and engagement with more than 26.000 Junior Entrepreneurs in 14 countries. Workload: High

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Have the Junior Enterprise concept known all over Europe. Help JADE to create new Junior Enterprises and Confederations in Europe.

___ Some of your tasks > Get in touch with Deans and Professors to have the Enlargement Junior Enterprise concept known in always more Universities in Europe; > Get in touch with students and help them to create a Junior Enterprise; > Follow-up Junior Initiatives in new countries in Europe; > Help JADE Consultative Members to create a Confederation; > Help JADE Confederations to implement an enlargement strategy.

Workload: High ___ A challenge for the next year Having JADE in more and more countries in Europe.

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Organise and supervise local and international events, especially JADE Spring Conference, Europe´s biggest annual JE event. Let the network grow through exchange and active participation.

___ Some of your tasks Events > Organise JADE Spring Conference, in Brussels; > Organise logistically all the other JADE events in Brussels (e.g. PMs Bootcamp, National Board Summit); > Supervise the international outsourced JADE events (e.g. Summer JADE Conference); > Improve the international get-togethers; > Manage the strategic focus of JADE’s events.

___ A challenge for the next year Workload: High Organise JADE Spring Conference to as many Junior Entrepreneurs as possible.

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Manage the financial resources, forecast and a budget of more than 100k€. Help JADE to increase reserves as well as to overview the expenses and their necessity.

___ Some of your tasks Finance > Manage the expenses and incomes and organize the accountancy; > Overview the planned and realised budget; > Overview the eligibility regarding the European grants and promote grant applications.

___ A challenge for the next year Increase the sustainability of JADE, through more reserves and diversified sources of income. Workload: Medium

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Be responsible for the House and Headquarters, in order to guarantee an efficient and comfortable working and living environment.

___ Some of your tasks Headquarters > Organise the activities/processes in the house; > Ensure a great working and living environment; Management > Responsible to contact the owner for any problems related to the house.

___ A challenge for the next year Invest in an environment that promotes JADE organizational culture.

Workload: Low

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Build the base of JADE organisation by managing recruitment of the team and future ExBo, bringing the team together to boost performance, being the person who is available for everyone.

___ Some of your tasks Human Resources > Recruitment, training and integration of Project Managers; > Recruitment, training and handover of the next Executive Board; > Managing internal training and feedback sessions; > Being there for other people’s needs and worries.

___ A challenge for the next year Raise the employer branding value of JADE and attract Workload: Medium more applicants from different countries.

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Integrate members and in charge of the communication line between JADE Team and JADE´s members. Be the central contact for them at JADE HQ and organise the General Assemblies.

___ Internal Some of your tasks Communication > Manage the relationship with the International Managers and ensure their integration and handover; > Organise the General Assemblies; > Manage JADE Commissions and ensure a proactive work from the General Assembly; > Organise the National Board Summit for JADE members.

___ A challenge for the next year Improve the effectiveness of the General Assemblies. Workload: Low

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Stay in contact with non-European Junior Enterprises and Confederations, such as Brasil Júnior or JET and experience the culture of other continents. Bring forward our global movement!

___ Some of your tasks International Relations > Engage in the regular exchanges with our partner Brasil Júnior; > Co-define the strategy for the global network; > Represent JADE and enhance the work of the Junior Enterprise Global Council.

___ A challenge for the next year Implement the international guidelines for a more unified global network. Workload: Low

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Coordinate all technical matters, from media to programming. Let the HQ and team work run fluent. Take care of the technical needs and different platforms of JADE.

___ Some of your tasks IT Management > Manage IT infrastructure at JADE Headquarters; > Manage IT platforms: > Guarantee a technical comfortable working environment; > Improve the digital structure and infrastructure of JADE and the network.

___ A challenge for the next year Implement IT platforms able to coordinate and improve the Workload: Medium efficiency of JADE work.

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Ensure the legalisation of needed documentation, consult JADE legal advisor Baker & McKenzie and create contracts for various stakeholders.

___ Some of your tasks > Manage the relationship with JADE’s legal partners; Legal Management > Take care of all contracts of JADE; > Update the institutional documents.

___ A challenge for the next year Update the institutional documents of JADE regarding the new strategic cycle.

Workload: Low

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Play an active role in spreading the quality standards of the Junior Enterprise concept within JADE countries and beyond and have a significant impact on the member countries by creating tools and services for them.

___ Network Quality Some of your tasks > Manage the quality management programs of JADE, e.g. Common European Audit Grid (CEAG); > Organise the annual edition of the Confederations Development Program; > Create best practices materials to spread in the network.

___ A challenge for the next year Spread the network best practices in a more effective way. Workload: High

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Develop new and looking after the existing contacts of JADE with private companies in Europe for developing financial partnerships.

___ Some of your tasks > Manage JADE’s partnerships; Private Cooperation > Ensure JADE’s financial resources by developing new partnerships; > Be responsible for JADE’s recognition and the Junior Enterprises concept visibility in front of private businesses.

___ A challenge for the next year Increase the number of partnerships and the engagement with the private sector. Workload: High

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Develop new and looking after existing contacts with Europe´s policy maker. Cooperate with other NGOs and have a big impact for the network. Collaborate with Finance on European Grant applications.

___ Public Affairs Some of your tasks > Speak in front of European stakeholders; > Promote the Junior Enterprise concept on conferences and discussion rounds all over Europe; > Manage the relationship with other European NGOs; > Organize Generations Club, a high-level policy making event.

___ A challenge for the next year Workload: High Keeping the positioning JADE has established at the European level, enhancing the benefits that can derivate from it.

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Develop and monitor an Annual Plan for JADE by gathering the stakeholders’ opinions, such as the Team, Alumni, International Managers. Make sure that the organisation thinks strategically!

___ Some of your tasks Strategy Management > Manage the implementation of the new 3-year strategy cycle; > Ensure that all activities are aligned with JADE’s strategy; > Coordinate the definition of the JADE Annual Plan; > Manage and meet the JADE Advisory Board; > Manage and meet JADE Council.

___ A challenge for the next year Ensure an effective implementation of the new strategy. Workload: Medium

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org Take part in the additional training of Junior Entrepreneurs and Confederations by organising training programs for them, managing the JADE Academy European program and spreading the knowledge throughout Europe.

Training ___ Some of your tasks > Manage JADE Academy European program; > Create best practice books for the network.

___ A challenge for the next year Ensure an effective exchange of best practices across the network.

Workload: Low

My experience in JADE shaped my life both professionally and personally. I was able to take my JE experience to a brand new level, to make an impact for the network, and work for a cause I believe in. JADE challenged me in many ways, GET INSPIRED pushed my boundaries, develop new skills. I met fellow Junior Entrepreneurs from all over the world, who I can now call my friends. I was able WHAT ABOUT A NEW OPPORTUNITY to travel more in a year than all the rest of my life, to experience cultures at their best. JADE TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF? changed me as a person in a way no other experience did, and I believe I still did not realize the full impact of it.

WHERE TO WORK AND LIVE

Brussels is an old European city with lovely parks and secret little streets. You can find a wide variety of cultural activities and many international people. The HQ in Brussels, the capital of Europe, helps JADE to be closer to the European Institutions and some other international Headquarters of companies, which support our Network. The geographic location makes travelling around Europe really convenient.

During the ExBo term of service (1st August 2018 – 31st July 2019), the elected members move to JADE HQ in Brussels, Belgium. JADE HQ recently moved to a new house. On the ground floor there is the office and the kitchen. On the first floor there are 4 personal rooms for the ExBo members (in case of a 5 people ExBo, one room will be shared). On the last floor there is a big room where the Brazilian ambassadors together with the Project Managers live.

The work of JADE Executive Board is voluntary, so unpaid. However, the ExBo members do not have to pay from their personal money for:

> Accommodation and utilities in JADE HQ; > Daily food; > Fees and transport to attend international and national events; > Other expenses straightly related to JADE projects.

Your activities at JADE are recognized as an internship abroad and in many countries you can apply therefore for different grants, e.g. Erasmus+. You can find more information on the official Erasmus+ website: http://ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/higher- education/study-mobility_en.html __ Do not hesitate to contact us if you already need a recommendation letter during the application process

FROM MOTIVATION TO ACTION

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org __ __ For Junior Entrepreneurs, who… The benefits ▪ to live together in the same house with the same … are JADE Member (in a Junior Enterprise or at people you work with; Confederation level) ▪ to commit voluntarily yourself for one year full-time; … are students or fresh graduates with the ability ▪ to experience your personal borders in regards to to seriously relocate to Brussels for one year workload; … have good command of English and desire to ▪ to move to Brussels - a big city with various cultures; improve professional use of foreign languages ▪ to help develop the Junior Enterprises network.

… identify their values with those of a Junior Entrepreneur

… are passionate about JADE concept and spirit

Working 1 year for JADE

To be able to work full-time for one year, previous JADE ExBo members > Term: 1st August 2018 – 31st July 2019; either took a gap year in their studies, or continued studies and > Full-time working and living in JADE Headquarters in took JADE ExBo as an internship Brussels, Belgium; approved by the university, or they > Compulsory attendance to the physical handover in the were recent Bachelor graduates HQ starting on the 10th of July, 2018; (going to Master after JADE year) > Voluntary work, with all the work/living expenses covered. #TakeTheLead

#1 #2 #3 ______Send your application Skype interview Assessment Project Apply by March 18th (at Prepare yourself by having a Complete a task related to 23:59 Brussels time) here: clear overview about the JE one department that you are movement today. Your applying for (e.g. define JADE http://bit.ly/IamTheNext motivation will be assessed – annual plan or a partnerships You will be asked to submit we want to hear from you plan to acquire new CV, motivation letter, why you are the best person partners). for the ExBo 2019. recommendation letter from In addition we will ask you to your Junior Enterprise and do a personality test. Confederation (optional). All the documents should be sent in English.

#4 #5 Handover period __ __ The handover period starts with the Assessment centre JADE May Conference elections in JADE May Conference. The (mandatory attendance). (mandatory attendance). Elected ExBo will first study the departments remotely. Having more Some applicants will be The ExBo is officially elected knowledge, they will work in some invited to attend the by the General Assembly. projects. assessment centre in JADE th th HQ, Brussels. 4 - 6 May in Lisbon Then, the physical handover will last for At the end of the the entire month of July. The Handover assessment centre, the new Ceremony will take place in the beginning of July, in the European Parliament. JADE ExBo will be selected st and recommended to the August 1 is the first official day of term General Assembly. for the new Executive Board. 11th- 15th April (full time, in Brussels)

©JADE – European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org The Handover Ceremony takes place in the European Parliament

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