Inspiring NextGen Global Thinkers

The Open Mindset Project empowers students with perspective, mentors with purpose, and higher education institutions with tools to shape global talent.

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Who We Are

The Open Mindset Project Advantage

We're a nimble nonprofit that connects students and recent grads with accomplished mentors while providing skill-building courses designed to boost career-ready global skills.

Global Mentorship

One-on-one conversations that strengthen professional skills and open new perspectives on careers.

Career Curriculum

Bootcamp designed by educators to build cultural IQ, global fluency, and essential soft skills.

Proof of Impact

Participants earn a certification of readiness. Global Gurus leave a legacy. Organizations see results.

Where's Your Place in Open Mindset Project?

Participants

Expand your perspective. Build career-ready skills. Shape your future.

Mentors

Share your global experience.
Impact a life.
Shape the future of work.

Partners

Strengthen early-career talent.
Provide meaningful mentorship. Shape the future workforce.

How It Works

The Student Journey

How does it work?

Students from colleges nationwide join a flexible, rolling cohort each term; dates vary by school.

Complete the asynchronous online bootcamp

Get matched with an experienced Global Guru

Engage in four virtual mentoring sessions

Receive your Open Mindset Certificate

Join the Conversation

From the Open Mindset Project Founder

Global thinking is essential – not optional – for 21st century careers. Open Mindset Project helps young professionals prepare not just to succeed, but to lead in a future none of us can predict.

Stacie Nevadomski Berdan, Founder

Our Story

Ready to Get Involved?

If the answer is YES, here's how to get started:

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