Next starting date:  July 29, 2013.

The Manager in Training (MIT) system offers individuals an opportunity to obtain training, gain work experience, and broaden their outlook through international service work . Upon completion the manager in training may obtain a position with Planet Aid on the path to become a future manager with Planet Aid. 

The MIT system spans 30 months and was developed in partnership with One World Center. The system has to two main components as described below.

*Sound interesting already? Then go to the ONLINE FORM to find out more and begin the first step in the process of becoming a Planet Aid MIT.

"I am enjoying learning about Planet Aid’s many and varied programs. There is so much to absorb. I feel like this experience will be invaluable.”

Dan Collier is a new Planet Aid MIT, who started the program in January 2013. Dan is currently working at the headquarters office in Elkridge, Maryland. He is from Ft. Thomas, Kentucky and earned a Masters Degree in Economics from Murray State University.  

Twelve months on-the-job training

During this time you may work in a variety of positions, from driver to administrative assistant or community outreach specialist. You will learn many new skills and get a good feel for the culture and spirit of the organization and for what it takes to keep it moving forward.  

“Being an MIT with Planet Aid was challenging; it was my first job and I learned a lot of things that I had not learned from text books. Although I grew up in India and had had a front row seat to see what poverty was, my experience with Planet Aid in Malawi changed the way I looked at the poor. I learned how difficult it really is for some people and that has helped me to work hard for the programs we support.”

—Sam, MIT Graduate and Planet Aid Operations Manager

Eighteen months as a participant in IICD's "Fighting Shoulder to Shoulder With The Poor" program

• Six months studying about the 
  world, its problems and its potential future
• Six months working on a project site in Africa
• Six months back in the States reporting on your experiences and new found insights

During your participation, you will have the opportunity to take online courses at One World University . The OWU courses count for approximately 1000 study hours and are the equivalent of roughly 20 credit units.

View the MIT brochure by clicking below or download a PDF version.