You
will collaborate in teams to produce a global action plan focusing on Gender
Unity or Environmental Sustainability.
LIVERPOOL
We
begin with World Merit Day our 24 hour inspiring festival that brings together
music from some amazing headline acts, inspirational TEDx talks and some great
start-up workshops!
Cracking Codes
You
will take part in a 24 Hour hackathon, working with coders, creatives and
entrepreneurs from across the UK in a bid to produce an app that promotes
social good.
Never Walk Alone
Team
building will take place at one of the UK's most successful football clubs. You
will learn about the power of teamwork and meet with your teammates for the
Global Action Plans.
LONDON
Home in the house
You
will arrive in the Great Hall at the UK Parliament to participate in the
Parliamentary debates. We will prepare you the day before with the assigned
issues for the debate.
Developing Business
You
will visit KPMG - one of the largest integrated accounting firms in Europe. You
will learn how the global economy can affect the development of your business
planning.
Mind the Gap!
You
will work closely with your Global Action Plan team and visit NGO's who work in
the appropriate field. They will give you a great insight into work already
undertaken!
You will collaborate across borders with
your team and mentor
Our expert online mentors will work with you to develop your life
purpose and plan. You will work with your team to develop a global action plan
on either Gender Equality or Environmental Sustainability. We will help you to
secure a great two week internship in your home country. This will give you the
chance to demonstrate what you have learned in a professional working
environment.
NYC
Rise in Manhattan
Merit Nexters reconvene in New York where the Rise Beyond team, mentors,
thought leaders and of course the wider World Merit community will be on hand
to help complete Global Action Plans.
WMD NYC
For the second year in a row we claim the WMD acronym back from its
sinister past. World Merit Day is the day our community shows its drive,
talent, and entrepreneurial energy. The 2015 epicentre is New York City!
On Colombus
Some of the world’s greatest media resides in Manhattan, and we will be
spending time very near Columbus Circle, named after another adventurer of
note. Nexters will feel at home.
WASHINGTON DC
VC DC
Not all Merit Nexters are aspiring or active entrepreneurs, but all are
brimming with entrepreneurial spirit. Still, in Washington DC some with
business ideas will have the opportunity to meet and pitch to VC's (Venture
Capitalists) of note.
Merit Meridian
We will arrive in Washington DC and spend time polishing the Global
Action Plans at the Meridian International Center. Leaders like Ambassador
Stuart Holliday will be present to support the team.
White Paper
The finale of Merit Next, the meeting with Senior White House officials
to hand over Global Action Plans, and tell stories of progress, innovation, and
upcoming change.
We cover the cost of your return flight from your home country to the UK
and to the USA, accommodation and food for the duration of the leadership
course that you spend away from your home country.
More info here:
http://www.worldmerit.org/opportunities/merit-next.aspx
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