beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship

 🌟 What Students Need to Know to Thrive in 2025 – Tips from Chiedza Mutsaka Skyum, beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship Fellow & Community Director 🌟 In today’s fast-changing world, students need more than technical skills to succeed—they need strategies to stay ahead of the curve. As a Fellow and Community Lead at beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship, Chiedza has spoke with EFMD Global, sharing key tips for students navigating the future of learning and work. 💡 Chiedza’s Top Tips for 2025: 1️⃣ Collaborate Across Borders 2️⃣ Learn from Different Generations 3️⃣ Reflect to Grow 4️⃣ Think Ahead These practical strategies equip students with the adaptability and resilience to thrive in a constantly evolving world. 💡 Do you have tips of your own? Share them with our community in the comments! 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ec3GbivV

💬 When Dr. Tavseef Mairaj Shah applied for the bV mentorship program, he intended it to be a two-way journey of mentoring and learning—and that’s exactly how it has turned out. Together, scaling Mentor Tavseef and Mentee Ceri Flook are driving impactful solutions in agriculture and soil health. Ceri’s AI-powered soil health project helps farmers restore soil biomes and tackle climate challenges. ❓Do you or someone you know have what it takes to guide the next generation of changemakers? 📨 Applications to become a Mentor are now open - https://ow.ly/VjOO50UPhqF #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #mentorship #opportunities #planetpositive

''The next generation of business leaders is eager for management education that respects the planet — but some schools are quicker to catch on than others.'' We're thrilled to be mentioned in The Financial Times as part of a new approach to planet-positive education. To build a more sustainable future, we need innovation from young people around the world. Our unique learning journey provides them with everything they need to strengthen their local environmental efforts, scale their projects and develop their leadership skills through our long-term community. "Training on entrepreneurship with sustainability is not really something you can teach in a classroom, listening to a professor,” says Katherin Kirschenmann, Co-Founder of The DO.

🚀 Applications for Cohort 3 have officially closed, and a huge thank you to everyone who applied and shared their planet positive ideas. 💻 Our Admissions team is busy evaluating the applications and the final list of Cohort 3 Fellows will be shared in March. Excited to kick off Cohort 3 soon! #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #community #planetpositive

📚 International Day of Education🎓 Every child deserves the chance to unlock their potential through education. Quality education empowers children, equips them for the future, and fosters resilience. This International Day of Education, we celebrate some of the inspiring Fellows in our community who are shaping the future of education—one that prioritizes sustainability and planet-positive practices. Their innovative projects are not only transforming classrooms but are making a lasting impact on communities around the world. 🚀At beVisioneers, we believe in providing education that goes beyond the classroom. As a global fellowship, we equip innovators with the training, expert support, and resources they need to bring their planet-positive ideas to life. Our Fellows are not only leaders in education but are driving change to create a sustainable future. 💬 As our Fellows and Community Director, Chiedza Mutsaka Skyum shares: "As an educator, I value creating supportive, encouraging spaces where learners can take ownership of their growth and potential. They learn best when connected with others, and when they are applying their skills to real-world challenges, allowing themselves to fail, pivot and lean on each other as they grow. True education isn't just about acquiring knowledge—it's a transformative process that is made possible through collaboration, and a lifelong commitment to impact." 🙌 Join us in celebrating the educators who are building a better, planet-positive future. Fellows are driving change across a range of educational areas, including sustainable livelihoods, climate action, green skills, environmental justice, and more. 💡 Fellows featured: Joy Tadayo, Phionah Nagaba, Jeheon Kwak, Cassandra Grützner, Hope Wambui, MPRSK, Samia Dumbuya. #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #internationaldayofeducation #education #impact

🤝 Mentorship bridges the gap between ambition and execution, accelerating progress where it’s needed most. 🚀 Meet Marie Reig Florensa, a Humanist, executive coach, and beVisioneers Mentor, who shares a powerful perspective on the Mentor-Mentee relationship. She believes that this unique bond serves as a catalyst for both professional and personal growth, fostering a dynamic of mutual learning and connection. Emerging leaders shouldn’t have to navigate challenges alone. Take Marina Gavrilaki, Marie’s Mentee. Passionate about sustainability, Marina is turning vision into impact through Physisorg, empowering small and medium enterprises to cut emissions and adopt sustainable practices. Mentorship provides her with the strategic insight, leadership skills, and network she needs to scale her efforts effectively. Marie is a Mentor for Foundational Year Fellows, supporting them early in their innovation journey with a focus on personal development and leadership growth. 🔍 A key component of the program is the 1:1 guidance each Fellow receives. Mentors will: —> Dedicate just 1-2 hours monthly from August 2025 to June 2026 to make a lasting impact —> Discover new eco-innovation and sustainability ideas from diverse, solution-focused youth —> Connect with environmental experts and influencers worldwide —> Enhance your leadership skills through regular feedback and support to ambitious entrepreneurs. ✅ If you’re ready to take your vision further, now is the time. Mentorship applications are open. 💼 Apply Now: https://ow.ly/7kKW50UL5KN #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #mentorship #leadership #growth

🚀 During our recent call for applications beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship had the honor of sharing its vision, and mission with CNN Chile! Cohort 2 Fellow Juan Pablo Huertas Eraso was also interviewed, where he shared his transformative journey in the Fellowship so far and championed its impact. We were excited to have this opportunity to share the stories of our young eco-innovators with new regions as we expand beVisioneers internationally. We can't wait to welcome Fellows from more Central and South American countries in our next Cohort starting later this year. 👏 A special thanks to Sebastián Rivas Vargas and Jorge Carey for making this happen! #beVisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #CNN #Chile #GlobalImpact

💡As beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship welcomes 1,000+ new Fellows this year, we invite professionals to join our community as Mentors, helping to empower our next generation of planet-positive innovators. Each Fellow is supported by an individual Mentor along their journey, from developing their idea to launching a project. Mentors meet Fellows in monthly sessions to provide guidance, feedback, and support to the Mentee, serving as advisor, advocate and ally, depending on the specific goals and objectives negotiated and agreed upon with the Mentee. If you’re passionate about sustainability and ready to make a difference, we invite you to join us on this journey. We’re seeking diverse professionals with: —> Experience in sustainable development, startup building, or general business skills —> Mentoring or coaching experience —> Specialised expertise in areas including sustainability, prototyping, legal, or finance 🔗 Apply now by May 31st - https://ow.ly/C30A50UIo6r 💻Visit https://lnkd.in/efEdWh-N for more information. #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #mentorship #leadership #opportunities

💫 Applications are officially closed! 🚀 It’s been incredible to see all of your ideas from around the world and your passion in wanting to help build a more sustainable future Over the coming weeks the team will be busy carefully reviewing thousands of applications. ⏰ If you’re shortlisted, you’ll be notified by the first week of March 2025. Good luck! #bevisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #bevisioneers #cohort3 #planetpositive

🚨 This is Not a Drill! The Countdown is On! 🚨 You still have 12 hours to submit your beVisioneers application! 🌍✨ To everyone who has started their application: this is your moment to shine! We especially want to warmly encourage applicants from our new countries this year—including Costa Rica, Chile, Panama, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand—to take this opportunity. Be the first in your community to represent beVisioneers! The application process only takes 30-45 minutes. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain: ✔️ It’s part-time ✔️ No qualifications or previous experience is needed ✔️ Fully funded with zero costs - including all travel and visas expenses for program events 💡 Pro tip: Keep an eye on your inbox in case of issues, like missing documents. If you need help, email admissions@bevisioneers.world for support. ⏰ The clock is ticking—don’t wait any longer. Good luck, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the beVisioneers community! 🌱💪 Finish your application: https://lnkd.in/dg-vjDFa