Learn-Do-Share

JCU has a long tradition of integrating experiential learning with other academic activities. Learn-Do-Share is the initiative that brings real companies and real problems into the classroom, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.

Typically companies brief students who then work in teams, supervised by a professor, to solve problems or seize opportunities; the work spans several weeks and concludes with an oral presentation to the company, supported by a written analysis and recommendation.

Prof. Riccardo Maiolini's BUS 410 students presented a business plan to BoxEventi Italia and were offered a summer internship to implement it. Read their story.

Benefits to Students

Students participating in these projects:

• Apply theoretical knowledge to a real project, testing their newly acquired competencies
• See problems and opportunities in their full complexity
• Learn how constraints such as budgets, lack of data, uncertainty, and culture impact implementation
• Practice interacting with the external world in a professional manner
• Reinforce their research, public speaking, presentation and writing skills
• Rise to the competitive challenge and present actionable recommendations
• Prepare for the job market, learning to understand the company’s perspective
• Enrich their resume with demonstrable evidence of their skills
• Provide a valuable service to the local community

Benefits to Clients

In addition to fulfilling a positive social role, client organizations receive valuable benefits, as they:

• Gain enthusiastic young talent, guided by professionals
• Complete projects they may not otherwise have the resources to pursue
• Acquire specific competencies they may not have in-house (including languages and
  a highly international perspective)
• Approach problems from a fresh, external point of view
• Receive multiple solutions to the same problem (unlike traditional consulting)
• Have access to a demographic class that may represent their future customers
• Meet talented students they may want to hire upon graduation
• Lend their experience to the training of the next generation of leaders

Learn more about the program and how it works.

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