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Develop your personal and professional growth: Your journey with AFC

Academics for Companies (AFC) is an organization for and by students founded in 2007. AFC wants to help bridge the gap between the academic and business world. We prepare students for a professional career by focusing on three pillars: Explore, Learn & Apply.

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Explore your interests!

Throughout the year, we organize a diverse range of events delving into various topics and industries. During these events, you will gain meaningful insights from our captivating speakers, including young entrepreneurs and experienced field experts. After the event, we provide a networking reception where you can further enrich your experience and meet up with like-minded peers. Our events help you to explore your interests!

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Learn soft skills!

Each semester, we organize various workshop tracks that enhance your academic journey. Each track covers a different topic and consists of multiple interactive workshops. Our workshops provide you with expert knowledge and practical learning opportunities to boost your soft skills. Additional networking opportunities are enabled by our receptions after each workshop, and you will also receive a certificate for completing a workshop track. Our workshops help you to learn new skills!

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Apply academic knowledge!

Each semester, we organize diverse projects across various industries. Over the course of a 10-week project, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of students to tackle a genuine business case for a company. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and benefit from professional guidance and support provided by partnered consultancy firms. Our projects help you to apply your knowledge in a practical and real-life context!

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Some testimonials of our students

The different workshops taught me a number of soft skills and gave me plenty of tips that I can use in everyday life to set goals, get more done, and overcome setbacks. Besides the workshops, I also learned a lot from the other participating students, who were often studying different courses. Plus, thanks to the receptions after each workshop, I got the chance to get to know these fellow students better and network with the companies present at the same time. The free pizza was the cherry on top!

The consulting workshop track is a great way to get a taste of the consulting life. I noticed that it is accessible to any level in terms of prior knowledge which I found to be a big plus. The different workshops are given by different companies, this gave me a better view of both large and small consulting companies and what the pros and cons of both are. So I not only learned more about consulting, but also about my own preferences. All this in an environment with like minded students, with whom I could network after the workshop, makes for a great experience that I have only experienced at AFC.

The International Organizing workshop was a valuable experience that improved my international project management skills. It was well structured, relevant and practically applicable. I would recommend this workshop to anyone interested in international business. During the workshop you will gain valuable knowledge and insights that will benefit your future career. So participating in this is definitely an opportunity not to be missed!

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Jordy Ceulemants

Master Industrial Engineering

Workshops
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Nathan de Vreede

Vlerick Business School

Workshops: Consulting Track
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Thomas Mariën

Bachelor Business Engineering

Workshop International Org.

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