Hanaro
As an Hanaro leader, you will work directly alongside NGOs and charities too address current social issues in your community. You will play an active role in planning and running advocacy campaigns, building partnerships, and championing a cause that genuinely matters to you. Along the way, you will develop practical skills in event organizing, project management, and public advocacy, all while creating tangible impact on the ground.
What you'll gain
Beyond completing the project deliverables, you gain the practical experience, industry credentials, and strategic direction needed to advance your career.
Portfolio Piece
Evidence for your career portfolio — useful for college, higher or further education applications, jobs, or future learning programmes.
PEN-Worldwide Credentials
Internationally recognised Practice Enterprise Network certification, valued across 40+ countries.
Work Experience
Real, hands-on experience running a project with a partner organisation — something concrete to point to on any application.
Sense of Direction & Motivation
Clarity on what you want to do next, and the motivation that comes from seeing a real project through to the end.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with mentors, peers, and partner organisations across the PEN Worldwide network.
Job-Ready Skills
Practical skills — leadership, project management, public advocacy — built through real work, not theory.
What you'll be doing
A maximum of 10 participants team up to develop and lead their own project, moving through three structured phases with coaching and mentor support at every step.
6-Week Schedule
Foundation & Design
Identify your cause, connect with an NGO or charity partner, and shape your project concept. Define goals, stakeholders, and a realistic plan for the weeks ahead.
Development & Project Execution
Run your campaign or initiative, manage logistics, coordinate with your partner organisation, and adapt in real time. This is where you put leadership into practice.
Closing & Presentation
Present your project outcomes to mentors, peers, and partner organisations. Reflect on what you built, document your impact, and receive your PEN-Worldwide credentials.
Typical Day
Each day closes with a debrief: presenting the day's output, agreeing next steps, and reflecting on what was learned — keeping the project on track and the learning visible.
- Mini-breaks built into each session
- Refreshments provided throughout the day
- Welcome lunch and end-of-practicum lunch provided
What you'll learn
Alongside running your project, a structured training program builds the professional and human skills employers look for.
Industry-specific sessions on professional skills, job-market readiness, and career pathways in the social impact sector.
Frameworks and practices for leading yourself and others, making decisions under pressure, and motivating others toward a shared goal.
Structured introduction to the five EPOCH capabilities that define effective, human-centered leadership in a world increasingly shaped by AI.
Professional training in AI Foundations and Ethics building the literacy and critical thinking you need in professional and social contexts.
Eligibility
This is for you if...
- You're between 19 and 29 years old — any degree or field of study is welcome.
- You care about social issues and want to make changes.
- You're ready to take ownership of a real project and see it through from start to finish.
- You're looking to build professional skills, including leadership, project management, public advocacy, in a hands-on setting.
- You can commit to the full 6-week program in Seoul, South Korea.
Notice
Details for the next Hanaro Leadership Practicum cohort will be announced soon.