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It really is a great model/value proposition. We've started a similar program, Development Solutions Organization (DSO), with the first pilot held at Carnegie Mellon University.

DSO's focus is consulting in the realm of international development. We have teams that focus on management consulting, software consulting, and (in the near future) security consulting. One key benefit, compared to the Business Solutions Group mentioned in the article however, is the fact that we pair up students with professionals in related fields. We currently have professionals with experience from many companies, including Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, LinkedIn, Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, PwC, The Gates Foundation, to name a few. This helps create accountability and reliability for the client, while allowing students to network with and get mentored by experienced professionals. We also offer sponsorship opportunities for companies who want to get the opportunity to recruit top-talent students with a proven track-record.

In our last recruiting round, we accepted 13 out of over 140 applicants. The pilot has gone well at Carnegie Mellon, and we are rolling out the program at other universities.

We have opportunities for current students at any university, as well as opportunities for professionals who want to volunteer their time, network, and gain experience in international development.

More Info: http://dsoglobal.org

Available Opportunities: http://jobs.dsoglobal.org