For Educators & Mentors

Your guidance is the cornerstone of our competition. We provide the tools and community for you to help shape the next generation of innovators.
Become a Mentor

Why Get Involved?

Partnering with the GEC offers a unique opportunity to foster student growth, expand your professional network, and gain recognition for your commitment to innovative education. 

Empower Students

Witness your students transform classroom theory into tangible solutions. You'll guide them as they develop critical skills in leadership, strategy, and public speaking.

Expand Your Network

Connect with a vibrant community of passionate educators and industry professionals. Share best practices, gain fresh perspectives, and build lasting relationships.

Elevate Your Experience

Gain recognition for your dedication. Leading your team and judging enhances your professional profile and showcases your institution's commitment to practical education.

The Path to Success: Proven Outcomes

Participation in the GEC provides a clear return on investment, equipping students with tangible skills and paving the way for future success at top-tier institutions.
Priya Sharma
GEC Alumnus
"After leading her team to the Global Finals, Priya leveraged her GEC experience to secure early admission into her dream business program. Her innovative FinTech model, developed during the hackathon, became the centerpiece of her university application."
Matriculated to:
University of Pennsylvania
Priya Sharma
GEC Alumnus
"After leading her team to the Global Finals, Priya leveraged her GEC experience to secure early admission into her dream business program. Her innovative FinTech model, developed during the hackathon, became the centerpiece of her university application."
Matriculated to:
University of Pennsylvania
Priya Sharma
GEC Alumnus
"After leading her team to the Global Finals, Priya leveraged her GEC experience to secure early admission into her dream business program. Her innovative FinTech model, developed during the hackathon, became the centerpiece of her university application."
Matriculated to:
University of Pennsylvania
Priya Sharma
GEC Alumnus
"After leading her team to the Global Finals, Priya leveraged her GEC experience to secure early admission into her dream business program. Her innovative FinTech model, developed during the hackathon, became the centerpiece of her university application."
Matriculated to:
University of Pennsylvania

The Skills Developed Along the Journey

Financial Literacy
Public Speaking
Design Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Market Analysis
Research
Statisical Reasoning
Conflict Resolution
Market Analysis
Research
Statisical Reasoning
Conflict Resolution

The Mentor's Journey: A Year at a Glance

We provide these ready-to-use resources to make it easy for you to champion the GEC and launch a team at your school.
SEPT
Form Your Team
OCT
Kick-Off Webinar
NOV - JAN
Mentoring Phase
FEB
Local Rounds
APR
Regionals
JUL
Global Finals

Your School Success Kit

We provide these ready-to-use resources to make it easy for you to champion the GEC and launch a team at your school.

Proposal Template

A customizable one-page document to present to your school administration, outlining benefits, time commitment, and alignment with school goals.
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Curriculum Alignment

Demonstrate the academic value of GEC with this guide mapping competition activities to IB, AP, and national curriculum standards.
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Promotional Materials

Ready-to-use digital posters and email templates to help you recruit interested and passionate students within your school community.
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The GEC Experience Gallery

Go beyond the process and feel the energy. These short videos capture the atmosphere of collaboration, competition, and community that defines the GEC.

Your Role as an Adjudicator

As an adjudicator, you are a vital part of the competition, providing fair assessment and invaluable feedback. Here’s a clear breakdown of the process for our key impromptu events.

Fairness, Feedback, and Foresight

Your role as an adjudicator is crucial. You provide the objective lens through which student work is evaluated, ensuring a level playing field. More importantly, your constructive feedback is a cornerstone of the learning experience.

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Policy & Business Debate

Pre-Event Briefing

Receive a detailed rubric and briefing on the debate format, scoring criteria, and the key themes of the propositions.

Observe & Evaluate

Listen actively as teams present arguments and rebuttals. Use the rubric to score them on logic, evidence, clarity, and persuasive skill.

Provide Constructive Feedback

Listen actively as teams present arguments and rebuttals. Use the rubric to score them on logic, evidence, clarity, and persuasive skill.

Lightening Pitch

Receive Pitch Materials

Review the team's concise pitch deck or one-page summary, which outlines their solution to the surprise scenario.

Assess the Live Pitch

Evaluate the team's oral presentation for clarity, confidence, and persuasiveness. Does their pitch effectively sell their solution?

Conduct Q&A

Ask insightful questions to probe the viability of their business model, market understanding, and strategic thinking under pressure.

Score and Deliberate

Use the official rubric to score the pitch and collaborate with fellow judges to identify the most compelling solutions.

Mentor's Corner: Best Practices

Your guidance is instrumental. A great mentor facilitates learning without providing the answers. Here are some best practices for leading your team to success.

What to Do

Ask probing questions to challenge assumptions and deepen their research.

Facilitate resources and connect them with relevant articles, case studies, or contacts.

Help with project management by setting internal deadlines and keeping them on track.

Practice presentation skills with them, offering feedback on clarity and delivery.

What to Avoid

Doing the work for them. The research and analysis must be student-led.

Giving them the "right" answers. Your role is to guide their thinking process, not provide solutions.

Writing or designing their report. You can offer feedback, but the final product must be their own.

Over-structuring their collaboration. Allow them to navigate team dynamics and problem-solve together.

Appreciation & Recognition

Your commitment is the backbone of this competition. We believe in formally recognizing the immense effort and passion our mentors and educators contribute to its success. 

A Letter to Our Valued Mentors

We want to extend our sincerest gratitude for choosing to become a supervisor and mentor. You are the guides and sources of inspiration that transform this competition from an academic exercise into a life-changing experience for your students.

The dedication you bring helps shape not just winning projects, but resilient, thoughtful, and capable future leaders. We are thrilled to partner with you on this journey.

A Mark of Professional Excellence

This official certificate is more than an acknowledgment; it's a valuable professional credential awarded to lead mentors who guide their teams through the competition.

Enhance Your Portfolio: A tangible asset for your resume, CV, or professional development records.

Showcase Leadership: Demonstrates your commitment to student-led, project-based learning and your advanced mentorship skills.

Support Career Growth: Can be used as evidence of impact for performance reviews and professional advancement.

Support Career Growth: Can be used as evidence of impact for performance reviews and professional advancement.

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Resources for You

We've compiled essential documents and links to help you and your teams prepare effectively for every stage of the competition.

Have More Questions?

We're here to help. Whether you have questions about the curriculum, your role as a mentor, or the registration process, our team is ready to provide the support you need.
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