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What is the issue?
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30 Years of underperformanceAverage Annual GDP Growth (1977 to 2007)
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ObservationsLeading GlobalScots believe human capital is the
key to Scotland’s future economic success
Marketing & Sales Capability Global Mindset Confident &
EntrepreneurialScotland’s Future Business Leaders
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What have we done?Created The Saltire FoundationWe exist to find, fuel and spark Scotland’s human potential, in turn creating our next generation of business leaders.
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Saltire Foundation Programmes
Saltire Scholars
Saltire Fellows
SaltireAlumni
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Saltire ScholarsUnique opportunity to gain work experience in a leading global company or with a highly successful entrepreneur
8 week internship working on a project of commercial significance
Networking opportunities with senior level executives
Leadership training & development
Lifetime access to alumni network
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Saltire Scholars
Engineering
Marketing
Science
Tourism & Hospitality
Arts Management
Accounting/Finance
Economics
International Relations
Law
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Sample Host Companies 2011
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Programme Details- Overseas & London
Travel & accommodationSome visa feesTravel insuranceStipend of £150/weekPre-departure help & 24/hour emergency contactLeadership development programme & inclusion in alumni network
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Programme Details- Scotland
Stipend of £250/weekPre-internship help & 24/hour emergency contactNetworking events Leadership development programmeInclusion in alumni network
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What We are Looking For
Professional Motivated ‘Can-do’ attitude Independent Up for a real challenge Ability to work under pressure Dedicated to alumni activities Ambitious
And who we’re not looking for…
X Those just seeking employment abroadX Those with no long-term commitment to Scotland or the Saltire FoundationX Anyone looking for a paid holiday
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Eligibility CriteriaPenultimate year student at a Scottish university
No previous international business experience
Be passionate about representing Scotland and improving Scotland's business prospects
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Application ProcessStage 1: Online ApplicationStage 2: Speed InterviewStage 3: Project SelectionStage 4: Host Company Telephone Interview
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Timeline18-28 October – Online Applications Open7-8 November – Speed Interviews (Dundee)December 2011—February 2012– Host Company Interviews29 March 2012– Induction Day2 June 2012- Leadership Development Day11 June- 3 August– Internship
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More Information
www.saltirefoundation.com Find us on Facebook & TwitterUndergraduate Blogs
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More Information-The GlobalScot Network
The Saltire Foundation works in close partnership with the GlobalScot network.GlobalScots are a pool of talented individuals in senior positions around the globeMany of our host companies are associated with the GlobalScot networkGlobalScots are committed to pass on their skills and expertise to Scotland’s next generation of business leaderswww.globalscot.com