Our Startup Experienceship series focuses on creating exactly the right environment to
develop key professional skills, with a blend of an internship and study abroad within
innovative coworking hubs in the world’s entrepreneurial capitals.
StartupExperienceships:
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3 Years of Experience
In Running This Program
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Hundreds of Students
Have Joined Us So Far
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Over 20 College Partners
Located Around Europe
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EU Accredited
Internship Program

Overview
This program is for students looking to develop key professional and personal skills though
international experiences. The program uses business startup to develop three key employability
skills: creative problem solving, self-learning initiative and confidence in leadership.
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KeyLearning
Outcomes
This highly practical four week business program develops
students through structured workshops, challenges & exercises.
Learn key business concepts including
customers, competitors & marketing
More confidence in public speaking,
presentations and leading groups
Improved use of business English and
communication skills to present ideas
Improved ability to create original
solutions to challenging problems
Improved creativity finding viable
business opportunities and acting
upon them appropriately
Improved ability to teach oneself key
skills using the latest technologies and
publicly-available materials
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Corkscrew Group 9, Daniel Beerstecher, Germany

Why Choose Us As Your Partner?
Our unique approach has
been developed to push the
boundaries of traditional
internships in order to deliver
the best learning experience
we can.
Accredited through the EU,
our programs have been
shown to deliver peak
performance results through
our real time project work
to the innovative approach
of using business startup
as a vehicle to deliver key
employability and professional
skills. Corkscrew can deliver
the following:
Boosting Technical Skills
Learn design, presentation
and practical business skills.
Boosting Employability
Learn valuable employability
skills and build your resume.
ModernisingEducation&Training
Creative challenges, group
projects and mentorship in a
real business environment.
Developing Entrepreneurship
Learn every aspect of business
start-up in an engaging way.
EU Accreditation
Backed by the Erasmus+
Charter for Higher Education
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Corkscrew Group 17, June 2014

WHAT'S UNIQUE ABOUT
CORKSCREW STARTUP
EXPERIENCESHIPS?
While traditional internships
can provide first-hand business
experience, they don’t always
provide the best learning
environment for an individual.
Not only will those joining
a Corkscrew program gain
a higher level of practical
experience and responsibility
than if they had attended a
similar internship program,
they will also receive hands-on
training in business start-up, full
1-to-1 mentorship throughout
the program as well as access
to an active community of
like minded international
individuals. Our program has
a keen focus on supporting
individuals in many ways that
internships simply cannot.
A Unique Internship - A Life-Changing Experience, Corkscrew Startup Experienceships

WhatisCorkscrewThinking?
Corkscrew Thinking is about using three key skills: Creative problem solving,
self-learning initiative and confidence in leadership. Many employers and educators are
actively looking for these three skills in candidates over qualifications and experience.
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WHERE THE TERM CAME
FROM: HISTORICAL ROOTS
The term was famously coined
by Winston Churchill to describe
creative problem solvers
that could create innovative
solutions. It quickly gained
popularity after Corkscrew
Thinkers launched Operation
Mincemeat during the Second
World War – one of the most
successful military deceptions
since the Trojan Horse!
WHAT CORKSCREW
THINKING MEANS TO US
Corkscrew Thinking is about
seeing the world differently:
It’s about finding an original,
creative solution to every
situation. It’s about agile
learning and being resourceful
enough to teach yourself new
skills as and when you need
them. It’s about using courage
and insight to lead others and
fight against injustices.
Corkscrew
ThinkingBasics
Corkscrew Thinking is like Design Thinking for business,
combining problem solving, learning and leadership skills.
We believe anyone can
benefit from learning to act
like a Corkscrew Thinker
whether they are bound for
education, employment or
entrepreneurship. A Corkscrew
Thinker is someone who can
react to problems creatively,
intelligently and with real
passion and cultural insight.
Facing an uncertain future,
we need all of the Corkscrew
Thinkers we can get.
Corkscrew Group 13, Wendy Roberts, NL

CORKSCREW ORIGINS
Corkscrew was founded in 2010
by a collective of passionate
entrepreneurs who believe that
the education system could
benefit from an entrepreneurial
mindset, and set about to
develop a program that could
inspire students to take action
in vocational setting. We want
our participants to learn more,
do more and achieve more using
the fundamental skills used by
entrepreneurs and Corkscrew
Thinkers everywhere -
creative problem solving, self
development and leadership.
We’re passionate about the
development of young adults
and we believe in giving them
the best future possible. We
believe our programs are
helping to do just that.
Our
Background
Neil Finnie, Corkscrew Mentor & Founder, with Svenja Gliem, Germany

OUR EXPERIENCE RUNNING
THIS PROGRAM
We’ve been successfully
running, developing and
growing this program for the
last three years, achieving
EU accreditation and leading
cultural learning experiences
across Europe.
Our focus has always been on
empowering individuals to do
more. We believe in creating
entrepreneurial environments
that help individuals to develop
and grow. We believe in this
program 100% and we
are excited to be offering
this opportunity to more
students this year.
So far we’ve helped over 200
students improve their thinking
and go on to get great jobs,
join prestigious educational
institutes and to start their own
amazing business projects.
We believe in constantly
improving and updating the
program materials to keep them
timely, relevant and to give the
most worthwhile and rewarding
experience we can provide. Any
participants on the program
will get access to our materials
for ever afterwards, including
new content and updates to
our materials - a permanent
learning resource to take them
where they want to go.
Our program is backed and
accredited by the EU
We’re currently working with
over 20 educational partners
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In three years we’ve worked
with hundreds of students
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Tom Brushwood, Corkscrew Mentor

Thisprogramindetail
This program focuses on developing the three main skills of Corkscrew Thinking by
helping students learn how to start a business. Whether you're an absolute beginner or an
experienced entrepreneur, this program has something for everyone.
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This is a four week program
designed for students who
want to learn how to create
innovative ideas, present
themselves with confidence,
lead group situations and
work with real clients.
By using the concept of starting
a business we’ve found we
can instil the three key skills
of Corkscrew Thinking and
qualities into our students,
while giving them tangible
business and marketing
experience in a variety of areas.
Whether bound for further
education, employment
or entrepreneurship, this
program is designed to benefit
students from all backgrounds
and interests. This is a free
beneficial learning experience,
fully funded for both students
and colleges and we’re quite
sure that it’s unlike anything
else in existence.
TheFocusof
thisProgram
“...We’re quite sure it’s unlike anything
else in existence.”
Corkscrew Group 9, Emilia Tornell, Sweden

This program is for students
who are driven, curious,
open-minded, looking for
a challenge, and eager to
learn about many aspects
of business development,
marketing, communication
and international culture.
This program is a collection
of unique learning exercises,
challenges and real client
projects building towards
an intensive and worthwhile
experience. The program
combines mentor lead learning,
self-learning and peer to
peer learning techniques and
provides a compelling look into
the world of business start-ups.
Whoisthis
programfor?
Designed for students from
any background pursuing a
broad range of career paths
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We’re looking for open minded
students with a keen interest
to push their limits
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Corkscrew Group 9, Hanna Hartikainen, Sweden

Learnbusiness
start-up
This program offers students
the opportunity to learn many
aspects of contemporary
business and marketing
strategy including how to:
Understand the key
concepts of business
Create your first
feasible business idea
Create a ‘Killer Pitch’ to
impress any audience
Build a website
quickly and easily
Develop your self-
brand and resume
Use business to solve
problems & help others
Finance a start-up in
the age of the Internet
Use social media to
market your business
Create a logo and
brand for your start-up
How to network
without the trade fairs!
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AndConsult
forabusiness
On this program, students
have the opportunity to work
directly with a local client
on a small consulting project
to put their business knowledge
to the test.
This project is an important
part of the program and gives
our students the chance to gain
real consulting experience,
perfect for resumes and
practical learning. They will gain
experience working as part of
a small team in a professional
setting whilst learning about
client management and project
management skills.
The type of project varies from
program to program and could
include a social media strategy,
a competitor analysis, event
planning, revenue research,
customer research or small
website project.
Here are some of the projects
we’ve worked on in the past:
New Marketing Campaign
For GiveMeTap
www.givemetap.co.uk
Revenue Stream Research
For Kaizen Adventures
www.kaizenadventures.com
Brand Identity Design
For Sign Up BSL
www.signupbsl.co.uk
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Build your network and
learn from inspirational startup
founders. Work from cutting-
edge coworking spaces
known for their vibrant startup
culture. All of our programs are
run from innovative coworking
spaces to provide a unique
and inspirational working
environment.
Coworking spaces are breeding
grounds for inspirational
individuals from all types of
backgrounds, so networking
opportunities will come thick
and fast. Why intern at one
location when you can immerse
yourself in multiple industries
under one roof?
WorkinInnovative
CoWorkingSpaces
Our Innovative German Coworking Space, Berlin
Make career-launching
international connections
around your workspace and
at networking events
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Work from some of the
world's leading award-winning
coworking spaces
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Corkscrew Startup
Experienceships are run by
Corkscrew and delivered
by local entrepreneurs who
live and breathe startup and
creativity in their local cities.
By partnering with likeminded
local partners we bring you
the most immersing startup
programs possible.
Our locations are all renowned
for their welcoming startup
communities and rich blend of
culture and inspiration. Living
in a global, cultural capital will
spark new ideas and concepts
like never before.
Barcelona, Spain
A startup capital that draws
in world-class global talent.
Berlin, Germany
A creative hub known for
music, fashion and design.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Known for its artistic heritage,
creativityandculturalopenness.
Dublin, Ireland
Learn every aspect of business
start-up in an engaging way.
Cape Town, South Africa
Emerging as Africa's premier
startup community inspiring a
newgenerationofentrepreneurs.
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culturecapitals
Our Dutch Coworking Space, Set in the Cultural Capital of Amsterdam

Build Creativity &
Problem Solving Skills
We help to develop students’
freethinking and creative
thinking abilities which
help them to move into any
career that requires creative
problem solving skills.
Build Initiative &
Learning Skills
Using the latest online
resources and technologies,
learn to trust your own
instincts and teach yourself
just about anything quickly
and effectively. Learn
to teach others using an
assortment of engaging
communication methods.
Build Confidence &
Leadership Skills
We run creative learning
exercises that promote
presentation public
speaking and leadership
skills to sharpen anyone’s
confidence.
Build Practical Skills &
Business Experience
Students will be able to
try many different areas
of business, marketing,
communications and
management to find the
direction that is right for
them. They will also gain
real consulting experience,
great for a resume!
KeySkill
Takeaways
Develop Networking
Skills & Opportunities
Each participant has the
option join our active
community of Corkscrew
Thinkers based all over
the world who are
available for help, advice
and collaboration. Our
community have gone on
to launch exciting business
start-up ventures, enrol
in exclusive university
programs and have found
some pretty amazing jobs.
Now your students will be
able to join their ranks.
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Corkscrew Group 9, Birte Jetter, Germany

LEARNING STRUCTURE
OF THE PROGRAM
Each day focuses on a new
topic that builds into an overall
journey - everything you need
to know about business start-up
from start to finish.
The program has a large
emphasis on working in
varied groups to create and
present new ideas, supporting
leadership and presentation
skill development throughout.
1-to-1 support is given by
mentors on a daily basis to
encourage students’ own
development of ideas. Online
email support is provided out of
hours and all program materials
as well as various bonus learning
materials will be accessible
during and post-program.

All In-Country Travel
Including airport transport
and a local bus pass
Safe Local Accommodation
For the full duration of
the program
Training Fees
All training and staffing
fees are covered
Online Access To
Learning Materials
Free online access to learning
materials post-program
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance can be
included by request
Staff Access To All Materials
You will be given a special
staff login to view all of our
online program content.
We can also offer advice
about including our program
content within your
education curriculum.
Student Safety Assurance
& Emergency Phone Line
We will organize everything
in-country, including travel,
accommodation and training.
We will even provide a 24
hour emergency phone line
to deal with any problems
swiftly and safely.
OurSupport
ServicesForYou
Student Recruitment
AssistanceForColleges
Assistance with student
recruitment can be provided.
We can supply flyers,
posters and forms to help
promote the program in your
college and make recruiting
students easy.
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Corkscrew Group 19, Marta K Dean, USA
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ProgramSuccesses
We’ve had great success running this program. In the last three years alone, we’ve
helped hundreds of students develop and grow, receiving excellent feedback across
the board from students, colleges and partners.
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Ian Leoneard,
Ireland
"I would recommend this
opportunity to absolutely everyone.
It has been an amazing and
enlightening experience that I am
so delighted to have been part of.
The lessons and skills learned here
were taught in a way that I have
never experienced before, and that
is a big credit to the Corkscrew team."
Emily Li,
Sweden
"It's definitely been a great
experience staying with a real
British family and living everyday
life with them, but my favourite
things were the projects,
presentations and lectures we've
been given on the program. I feel so
much more confident in myself and
it’s been a real inspiration."
Gregg Willcox,
USA
"Corkscrew was the best month
of my life. I learned more than I
thought I could in a month, both
professionally in terms of business
and presenting, and personally in
terms of social skills and how to
sell myself to others. I look forward
to being a part of this awesome
community in the future!"
Olivier Choquereau,
France
"For me, working with Corkscrew
was about cultural exchange,
developing my knowledge in a
range of areas and learning more
about entrepreneurship. This
program has helped me grow
amazingly over the last few
weeks and I will never forget such
an amazing experience."
Gulcan Akyel,
Germany
"It was definitely a great experience.
It was good working with people
from different cultures and
backgrounds, giving me a better
understanding of their working
methods. The best thing about
this program for me was building a
great social network and meeting
friends that I’ll never forget!"
Wouldourparticipants
recommendthisprogram?

Successful
Start-upsLaunched
For those students that
do want to venture into
entrepreneurship, we have a
great track record for helping
them start and grow. Here are
a few of our favourite start-ups
we've helped to launch:
D.R.A.W.
Offering graphic recording
services for conferences and
events, DRAW is already
working at big events around
Dublin and London.
Soul Soup
Like the Innocent Smoothies
of the soup world, Soul Soup
provides healthy, wholesome
soup for the masses.
Jolie Life Foundation
Jolie Life organises events
and support for those who
develop eating disorders
later in life, often during
stressful times in their life.
Bike Bug
Creating an innovative new
way of charging devices
while riding a bike, we
helped Bike Bug develop the
concept and secure funding.
Red Cauliflower
Offering bespoke and
customised vintage jackets
and bags, Red Cauliflower is
now being stocked in fashion
outlets across Amsterdam.
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Corkscrew Group 12, Cilia The (Red Cauliflower), NL

We'dliketoofferthisprogramtoyou
We've had a successful few years and we now are very excited to be able to offer
this opportunity to more students. We're looking for more educational partners to
join us and give their students the educational experience of a lifetime.
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To give you an idea of what this program is all about, we've created a
bunch of useful materials. Just email neil@corkscrew.io for your copy.
Needmore
information?
Program Syllabus & Timetable
We have a breakdown of all training topics covered on
the program, as well as a rough timetable of how each of the four
weeks break down into presentations, games, challenges and
project work (working with a client).
Welcome Presentation
We can also provide one of the first presentations we deliver
on the program which explains a little more about who we
are and the ethos behind the program. We can also show you
some of the advice we give to participants early on - no divas!
Student Recruitment Posters & Forms
We can send you these resources separately. If you would like
support with student recruitment then please contact us on
neil@corkscrew.io to find out how we can assist you.
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PleaseGetin
touchwithus!
If you love this program as much as we do
and are interested in finding out more,
please email Neil Finnie on neil@corkscrew.io.
He’ll get back to you as soon as possible
to discuss the possible partnership options.
@nfinnie
linkedin.com/in/neilfinnie
www.corkscrew.io
Neil Finnie, Corkscrew Mentor & Founder

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