After a successful first edition Accenture, Twynstra Gudde, Roland Berger, EY and Refugee Talent Hub are jointly organizing the second edition of the Consulting College. Do you want to gain a better understanding of the consulting profession and explore various firms within this industry? And learn valuable skills for both consulting and other professions? Register before Sunday, June 7th, at 23:59 for the Consulting College.

What will you take with you from the Consulting College?

The Consulting College is a ten-week part-time program (+/- 4 hours per week) that fully immerses you in the world of consulting. The program begins with an inspiring introductory afternoon, where you'll meet five participating consulting firms and the business case will be presented, which you will work on in teams throughout the program. Under guidance from an experienced mentor, paired with your team, and through five substantive colleges, each delivered by a participating firm, you'll develop valuable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation skills.

The knowledge, skills, and network you build during the program will be invaluable not only in consulting but also in other fields where you may further your career. The program concludes with a final afternoon where you will present your case to executives from the participating companies. The cases will be evaluated and one winning team will be selected. In addition, you will receive a certificate that supports your future career.

Who are we looking for?

• You have a bachelor's degree (no specific field of study required). Master’s degree is a plus
•  You have an excellent command on the English language, at least B2 level.
• You have preferably a good command on Dutch, B1 level.
•  You have a strong passion for - or interest in - consulting. You will later fill in a Google Form in which you can show your motivation
•  You are eager to learn and motivated to develop yourself.
•  You are available to attend all mandatory events.
•  You have a high degree of independence, but are also a team player which is essential for working on a business case in a group.

Please note: The language of instruction during the programme and all colleges will be in English.

Important dates

• Information session: Tuesday, July 7, between 11:00 - 12:00  (online). Selected candidates will participate in an information session where they will receive more in-depth information about the program. Attendance is mandatory.
• Kick-off: Thursday, July 16, between 14:00 - 17:00 (Accenture, Amsterdam)
• Five lectures, interim event and online check-in:
  • College 1: Tuesday, July 21, between 14:00 - 17:00 (TwynstraGudde, Amersfoort)
  • College 2: Tuesday, July 28, between 14:00 - 17:00 (Accenture, Amsterdam)
  • College 3: Tuesday, August 4, between 14:00 - 17:00 (location t.b.d.)
  • Interim event - Job application Skills: Tuesday, August 11 between 14:00 - 17:00 (TwynstraGudde, Amersfoort)
  • Online Check-In: Tuesday, August 18, van 14.00 tot 15.00 uur (online with Refugee Talent Hub)
  • College 4: Tuesday, August 25, between 14:00 - 17:00 (EY, Amsterdam)
  • College 5: Tuesday, September 1, between 14:00 - 17:00 (Roland Berger, Amsterdam)
• Three mentor meetings: exact time TBD (online)
• Closing: Tuesday, September 15, between 14:00 - 17:00 (Roland Berger, Amsterdam)

Selection and process:

This program is subject to a selection process, as there are limited places available. A maximum of 20 talents will be selected. The application deadline is Sunday, June 7th at 23:59, and if there are enough applications, the applications will closed earlier. Be sure to add your CV to your profile. Once you have applied and meet the criteria, you will receive a Google Form asking you to provide additional information for selection. Based on the information from the Google Form, Refugee Talent Hub will make a pre-selection and the participating partner companies will make the final selection of the candidates who will join the consulting college.

Important: If you are selected, we expect you to attend all live and online events. Therefore, please review our no-show policy carefully.

Travel expenses for live events will be reimbursed.

About the participating companies:

Accenture:
Accenture is a global consulting and services company that helps organizations with digital transformation, operational optimization and growth acceleration. With 799,000 people in 120+ countries, Accenture focuses on technology, cloud, data and AI to help companies advance. Their services include Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song.

TwynstraGudde:
TwynstraGudde primarily advises government organizations on many of the major and urgent issues of our time, such as safety, mobility, digitalization, and the energy transition. TwynstraGudde aims to have a direct impact on (future) social and economic developments. Diversity and inclusion are key themes within TwynstraGudde, across many areas. TwynstraGudde strives to ensure that everyone can be themselves, feels at home, and has equal opportunities within the company.

Roland Berger:
Roland Berger is an international strategy consultancy with 3,000 employees in 51 offices worldwide. The Amsterdam office, founded in 2002 and now with 130 employees, is among the top strategy consultants in Europe and worldwide. Entrepreneurship and innovation are central to their approach. Roland Berger challenges standard thinking patterns, draws inspiration from various sectors, and develops innovative solutions to help clients respond to challenges and opportunities. Through mutual trust and lasting added value, Roland Berger is an experienced advisor to companies and public institutions.

EY:
Our purpose is Building a better working world: through our insights and services, we help build trust in the global capital markets and economies. We empower our people to deliver on our promises to stakeholders and create long-term value for clients, colleagues, and society. In a rapidly changing world, this purpose serves as a compass for our organization of more than 400,000 professionals. We support digital pioneers, governments, and organizations with challenges related to data, risk, and innovation. Through initiatives such as EY.ai, we use technology and AI to strengthen transparency, trust, and an inclusive future.