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Open Classroom Experience is an one-of-a-kind 10 week professional development experience designed to give you a jump start advantage in an increasingly remote and globalized work environment.



Did you know that there are tons of struggling students as well as new grads (and this may applies to you, too) who are:


1.      Stressed out about the rapidly changing job market while compensating by applying to ANY online posting...

2.      Changing their resume and cover letter 5x a week because they want to PERFECT their application ...

3.      Spending ALL their time taking Coursera thinking it would add more credential...

Yet STILL yielding little to no result in recruitment…and worst of all, NOT confident about how their skills would transfer in the 21st century workplace.

Open Classroom Experience can help you build the competency, mindset and confidence you need to successfully bridge between you and your next phase of life. 

HI, I'M LENA

Professional Development Coach and Former strategy associate at Walmart Ecommerce.

Previously, I have worked in San Francisco, New York, Shanghai and Hanoi.

Having a diverse multi-cultural work experience opened up a lot of doors for me in my professional career where I got to work in a number of industries from tech to education.

Now, I'm on a mission to help students and new grads like you to effectively navigate the 21st century job market and work environment leveraging virtual international engagements. 


HERE'S WHY MOST STUDENTS ARE STRUGGLING


LIMITED EXPOSURE TO POSSIBILITIES

Perfecting your resume and attending all the info sessions is great and all, but it makes little difference when 80%* of jobs are NOT even advertised.

If you don’t proactively seek out opportunities outside of your immediate network and ground yourself with the possibilities, you are missing out on A LOT of potentials.

*Source: Forbes 2013

LACK OF HANDS ON LEARNING

The truth is good grade or even additional credential is no longer enough. Without hands on and unique experiences you won't have compelling stories to show and tell during recruitment.

The result? You WON’T be able to stand out among competition.

INSUFFICIENT SKILLS OF THE FUTURE

It is not just about the skills you need in your first job but ALSO the jobs after and even when you decide to start your own venture.

Ask yourself: Do you have the necessary skills to navigate an increasingly remote and globalized work environment? If not, then you may expect a steep learning curve ahead. 

IF YOU'VE EXPERIENCED 1 OUT OF THE 3, WE GOT YOU.

A few years ago I was just like you, feeling stuck about my limited career options with a 3.2 GPA and no prestigious internship experience.

Since figuring out an effective networking strategy to broaden up my horizon, building up my job ready skills, and becoming more aware of my competitive advantage - international experience, it completely changed the trajectory of my career and helped me to achieve my full potential. 

OPEN CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND THAT...


IS FOR STUDENTS TRANSITIONING TO THE 21ST CENTURY WORKPLACE

Unlike most career development programs that teaches generic recruitment skills. Open Classroom Experience is a hyper targeted program focusing on helping students as well as new grads navigating the CURRENT job market and workplace. The experience is crafted with TODAY’s highly remote and globalized work environment as well as the modern-day student in mind, so you never feel like the topics covered aren’t relevant to you. 

IS HIGHLY PRACTICAL AND INTERACTIVE

What makes Open Classroom Experience different is that it employs THREE unique learning strategies: self-directed online learning, learning through mentor, and hands on learning via virtual international engagement. With this multifaceted learning approach, the program offers a truly engaging experience and ensures you make the most out of your 10 weeks. 

KEEPS YOU ACCOUNTABLE

The best part of the Open Classroom Experience is the opportunity to be immersed in a members-only community where you can connect, learn and exchange insights with other ambitious young leaders. And the best part? Exclusive speaker series and mentorship coffee chats with professionals from mission driven organizations as well as regular Q&A hour with Lena so you get your questions answered. Grow individually and as a group.

INTRODUCING

OPEN CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

This is an unique professional development program with:

  • 3 modules on skills of the future
  • ONE-OF-A-KIND virtual international engagement
  • EXCLUSIVE access to a supportive learner's community
  • Regular group coaching sessions
  • Coffee chats and speaker series featuring professionals from mission driven organizations

Open Classroom Experience equips you with the skills and mindset to navigate the 21st century job market and workplace WHILE gaining unique hands on experience through virtual international engagement.


CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT IS INSIDE THE PROGRAM?

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PHASE I: SKILLS OF THE FUTURE


·      Master the art of ONLINE networking so you can broaden your horizon, amplify your personal brand, and increase your chances of getting an interview.


·      Understand the ins-and-outs of working in a globalized environment so you can build trust and create impact with international stakeholders, the SECRET that leads to more opportunities in your professional career.


·      Learn how to EFFECTIVELY conduct virtual meetings so you can confidently collaborate with any team, a key skill that DIFFERENTIATE you from other candidates.

PHASE II: VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT


·      EXCLUSIVE opportunity to be partnered with a student from Vietnam to exchange insights on recruitment and business etiquette.


·    ·     Get coached on how to maximize the value of your engagement - gain exposure to a strategic market, expand your international connection AND put all the learning into practice.


·      Engage in group learning activities and network through exclusive speaker series as well as mentorship coffee chats via our digital community.

DID YOU KNOW?

Vietnam is THE fastest growing world economy with a growth rate of 7.31%* in 2019, surpassing that of other Asian economies including India and China. With the momentum going strong, the country is forecasted to keep drawing foreign investment, expanding export production and watching domestic consumption spread. You may very well expect more global organizations to conduct business with this raising ASEAN power now and in the future.

*Source: Bloomberg 2019

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR ENROLLMENT


3 Program Modules

14 Video Lessons

4 Weeks of Virtual International Engagement

2 Speaker Series

Mentorship Coffee Chats

Coaching Webinars

Members Only Community


STILL HAVE SOME BURNING QUESTIONS?

CHECK OUT THIS FAQ.


Will I be paired with the same partner through out the 4 weeks of virtual international engagement?

Yes! The purpose of this program is not only to equip you job ready skills, but also to help you expand your global network and international market insights.

We believe it takes time to build up a deep and meaningful relationship, so with this in mind, we expect you to set up weekly meeting with your assigned partner.

How involved will you be as the program leader?

My involvement in the program and as your coach is only within the Q&A office hours I give in the Open Classroom Experience Facebook group, scheduled webinars, and email reminders. This means you will have official, LIVE, access to me once a week to answer any questions you and other students have during Phase I of the program and scheduled webinars during Phase II of the program.

Will I get access to all the material the moment I enroll to the program? How does it work?

No. The program material will be made available to you according to the program schedule which you will receive upon enrollment. This is to ensure all students in the cohort is on a leveled field before proceeding to the next stage. Grow individually and grow as a group. :)

How long will I have access to the learning portal?

You will have access to the learning portal for the entire duration of the program. After which you will be un-enrolled. This is to motivate you to engage and make the most use of your time in the program. After the program, you will continue to have access to our digital alumni community where you can get your questions answered by your peers.