Interns who join the programme will work on WageIndicator databases and the 196 country websites. They will form part of a global team, and will acquire and develop skills including training in data journalism, data collection, and social media, and how to use various software tools. A core team of student managers, who report to the WageIndicator team, will have the opportunity to manage students within three key areas: Data Analysis, Labour Laws and Web Content and Social Media. All students will also participate in data collection for the WageIndicator Living Wages database.
All work will follow a strict monitoring and evaluation process, with weekly feedback by student and WageIndicator Foundation managers.
'Very impressive training programme'
Speaking at the online launch of the programme, Santosh Kudtarkar, Dean of the FLAME School of Liberal Education, said he was extremely happy with the FLAME/WageIndicator collaboration, saying it was the "best intern programme that they have" and thanking Professor Rupa Korde of FLAME for her essential coordination role.
Professor Rob van Tulder of the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and a board member of the WageIndicator Foundation, said that it was a "very impressive training programme, with a good, dedicated team" and offered congratulations on an intensive collaboration with FLAME.
In addition to training and mentoring, the WageIndicator Research Lab 2021- 22 will also offer a seminar series by WageIndicator experts, and a weekly Global Open House for interns from other universities as well as FLAME University.
Paulien Osse, Director of the WageIndicator Foundation, said she was extremely pleased and proud of the collaboration, now entering its third cycle. "We enjoy the interaction with FLAME students, who add value to WageIndicator Foundation operations while learning and developing new skills."