Information Session onOverseas Internships

2016-17

Career Center, SAO, HKUST

1 Dec 2016

Agenda

• Mailing lists subscription

• Overseas Internship Programs(summer and year-round)

• Sponsorship Schemes

• Things you need to consider

• Students’ Sharing

• Q & A

iNet Mailing Lists

•Go to HKUST Mailing Lists Manager

•Login with your ITSC account

•Search and choose

• inet-local2016-17 for Local internships

• inet-mainland2016-17 for Mainland internships

• inet-overseas2016-17 for Overseas Internships

Overseas Internship ProgramsPrograms Administered by Career Center

• ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students

• Internship in the United States for University Students of Hong Kong (HKETO in the US)

• Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Students in Europe (HKETO in Berlin / Brussels / London)

Programs Organized/Administered by External Organizers or Student Body

• The Bloom of Youth

• Cross-Cultural Internship Program (CCIP)

• The Intern Group

• Operation Zhang Qian

• Work and Travel USA Program (WATUSA)

• Work and Travel SINGAPORE Program (WATSIN)

• AIESEC Global Talent

• Working Holiday Scheme

Programs Administered by Career Center

ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students• Organizer: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Singapore

Administered by Career Center, HKUST

• Duration: 4-14 weeks (mainly during summer)

• Program fee: Nil Stipend: Optional (depends on individual organizations)

• Logistics: Accommodation, Airfare, Insurance, Visa, etc.,

are to be arranged and paid by students

• Work Locations:

• ASEAN member countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam – subject to availability)

• Job functions: Various

• Examples of host organizations with HKUST interns in 2016:

Universiti Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam

Canadia Bank Plc. Cambodia

Hong Kong Trade & Development Council Indonesia

Cathay Pacific Airways Thailand

Meyer Industries Limited Thailand

CitySmart Hospitality Management Center Vietnam

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Singapore

Raydar Corporation Pte Ltd Singapore

UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd Singapore

Hong Kong Tourism Board Singapore

Participants of ASEAN Internship Scheme

• Eligibility:

• All HKUST full-time non-final year undergraduate students

• Priority given to local students (according to the HKETO guideline)

• Disciplines: Any, as required by respective jobs

• Job Details:

• Will be available & posted on Career Center’s website in Dec 2016

• Announcements will be made via email and Career Center’s website

ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students

Timeline:Now – 31 Dec 2016 Online platform opens for creating applicant profiles (Stage 1)

Dec 2016 – Feb 2017 Job postings and application for jobs (Stage 2)

Dec 2015 – Feb 2016(on a rolling basis)

Career Center to nominate a maximum of 3 students for each internship opportunity and to inform students for their nominated post and organization

By Early Mar 2017(on a rolling basis)

Host Organizations to approach nominated students directly for telephone interviews, if any.

End Mar – Apr 2017 Announcement to successful students upon confirmed offers from host organizations

Apr – May 2017 Students who have accepted offer have to plan and arrange logistical matters including but not limited to accommodation, transportation, insurance, visa, etc. and inform Career Center about the arrangements

End Aug 2017 Submission of Employer Feedback Form, Learning Journal, photos (with company logo), etc.

Early Sep 2017 Student interns must attend a debriefing session organized by the Career Center

Sep 2017 – Jun 2018 Student interns are to act as buddies for interns of the next round and help with future activities of internship programs (e.g. sharing at information sessions/ recruitment talks/ pre-departure briefing, promotion materials, etc.)

Note: A Student Undertaking and a refundable deposit of HK$3,000 will be collected upon confirmation of offer.

ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students

• Internship in the United States for University Students of Hong Kong

(HKETO in the United States)

• Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Students in Europe (HKETO in Berlin / Brussels / London)

Go to Job Board More Filter Option, Choose “Internship” in Employment Type, Choose “US / Europe” in Work Location SEARCH

***Direct Application under the Job Board System***

• Program fee: Nil / Stipend: Usually Nil as well due to Visa concern• Logistics: Accommodation, Airfare, Insurance, Visa, etc.,

are to be arranged and paid by students

Programs Administered by Career Center

Programs Organized/Administered by External Organizers

The Bloom of Youth - Global Internship Program• Organizer: Bloom of Youth Co. Limited

• Location: England, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain,

Australia and New Zealand

• Duration: 6 weeks

• Option 1: 3 Jun 2017 – 15 July 2017

• Option 2: 15 Jul 2017 – 26 Aug 2016

• Application Deadline: 22 Jan 2017

• Job nature: Unpaid white-collar jobs

• Website: http://thebloomofyouth.com

• Enquiry: info@thebloomofyouth.com

• Mandatory Expenses:

Program fees range from HK$24,800 to HK$41,800, depending on the location and your citizenship.

Details at: http://thebloomofyouth.com/priceandvisa.aspx

High quality internship, accommodation, 24/7 emergency support, airport pick-up, social and cultural events, welcome package, local prepaid SIM card, etc. will be included.

• Items to be covered in the fee:

http://thebloomofyouth.com/faq.aspx

*Please note the pre-payment terms and the program’s refund policy which applies

The Bloom of Youth - Global Internship Program

Participants of The Bloom of Youth

Cross-Cultural Internship Program (CCIP)• Organizer: FUSIA Communications, Inc.• Location: New York City, USA• Duration:• Session A – 20 May 2016 to 7 Jul 2017• Session B – 8 Jul 2016 to 25 Aug 2017 (4 more options also available)

Application:• Window 1 in Mid Oct – Mid Nov 2016 (Closed)• Window 2 in Mid Jan – Mid Feb 2017 (Starting soon!)• Window 3 from Mid Feb 2017 onward (subject to availability, waitlist )

Job nature: Unpaid white-collar jobs(some private hosts offer a small weekly stipend USD 35-100/week)

Register for a user account for application at their website (www.theccip.com)

• Mandatory Expenses:

Administration fee: USD 2,745 (50% is due upon program acceptance;

50% is due in April after J-1 visa application)

Additional USD 1,140 – USD 2,205 for housing, SEVIS I-901 fee, visa

application, health and travel insurance, airfare, mobile phone plan, etc

• Items to be covered in the fee:

https://theccip.com/index.php?choice1=CCIP&choice2=3

Example of internships: www.thecip.com/reg

*Please note that pre-payment may be needed for this program and internship

details may only be confirmed after partial / full program fee is paid

Cross-Cultural Internship Program (CCIP)

Participants of CCIP in NYC

The Intern Group - International Internship Program

Organizer: The Intern Group

Location: London (UK) / Melbourne (Australia) / Madrid (Spain) /

Medellin (Colombia)

Duration: 6 – 24 weeks, all year-round

• Rolling admission with start dates on the first Saturday of each month

Job nature: Unpaid white-collar jobs

Website: http://www.theinterngroup.com

Enquiry: info@theinterngroup.com

• Mandatory Expenses:

Range from USD 3,062 (6 weeks in Colombia) to GBP 8,791 (24 weeks in London during summer time), depending on internship location and duration.

Professional internship, quality accommodation, visa assistance, social and cultural events, professional training and full-time local support will be included. Whether the jobs are paid or not is down to each specific employer.

12% discount applies to HKUST participants

• Items to be covered in the fee:

http://www.theinterngroup.com/prices

* Please note that pre-payment may be needed for this program and internship details may only be confirmed after partial / full program fee is paid

The Intern Group - International Internship Program

Participants of The Intern Group

Operation Zhang Qian –• Organizer: Maritime Silk Road Society

• Location: Belt and Road Countries, ASEAN Countries and regions, mainland China, etc.(Actual locations subject to availability)

• Duration: 4-8 weeks, from Jun to Aug

• No Program Fee ---Training program, round-trip ticket, accommodation, insurance and allowance will be provided to successful applicants.

• Successful applicants are required to be student members of MSRS (membership fee HK$100) and pay a deposit of HK$2,000 which will be refunded after the completion of the internship

• Mainly unpaid white-collar jobs

• Website: http://maritimesilkroad.org.hk/tc/yoc/operationZQDetail/5

Work and Travel USA Program (WATUSA)

• Organizer: Intrinsic – for students and youth

• Location: USA

• Duration: Minimum 2.5 months, usually from Jun to Aug

• Jobs: Front-line customer service jobs

• Stipend: Paid at minimum wage level

• Website: http://www.intrinsic.com.hk

• Enquiry:Email – info@intrinsic.com.hkTel – (852) 2312 0077

• Mandatory Expenses: HK$19,300 (plus HKD 500 administration fee, air tickets, visa application

fee, accommodation, meals, transportation, travel insurance and personal expenses, etc.)

• Items to be covered in the fee:

http://www.intrinsic.com.hk/information/index.php

*Please note the pre-payment terms and the program’s refund policy which applies

Work and Travel USA Program (WATUSA)

Participants of WATUSA

Work and Travel Singapore Program (WATSIN)

• Organizer: Intrinsic – for students and youth

• Location: Singapore

• Duration: 3 – 6 months, year-round

• Jobs: Mainly in Hospitality / Food & Beverage / Retail Jobs

• Stipend: Paid at minimum market level

• Website: http://www.intrinsic.com.hk

• Enquiry:Email – info@intrinsic.com.hkTel – (852) 2312 0077

• Mandatory Expenses: HK$9,800 (plus HKD 200 administration fee, air tickets, accommodation,

meals, transportation, personal insurance and personal expenses, etc.)

Visa fee may be necessary for PRC passport holders.

• Items to be covered in the fee:

http://www.intrinsic.com.hk

• Applications are accepted all-year-round.

*Please note the pre-payment terms and the program’s refund policy which applies

Work and Travel Singapore Program (WATSIN)

Participants of WATSIN

AIESEC Global Talent• Organizer: AIESEC in HKUST

• Location: Singapore / Taiwan /Malaysia/ Japan / Germany / Belgium / Indonesia / The Philippines / Turkey, etc.

• Duration: 6 – 18 months

• Job nature: Usually paid white-collar jobs

• Website: http://www.aiesec.hk

• Enquiry: aiesec.hkust.gt@gmail.com

• Program Requirements:

• Undergraduates who are Year 3 or above

• Have related working experience with duration of 6 weeks full time OR 12 weeks part time

• Students may need to take study break

• Mandatory Expenses:

HK$4,750 ($1,000 refundable after completing internship)

* Please note that pre-payment may be needed for this program and internship details may only be confirmed after partial / full program fee is paid

AIESEC Global Talent

Working Holiday Scheme

Administration: Labour Department, HKSAR Government

Location: Australia / Austria/ Canada / France/ Germany/

Ireland / Japan / Korea /New Zealand/ United Kingdom

Duration: Up to 12 months

Description:

• Students are to look for jobs while travelling in selected countries

• More about experiencing different life and culture than an internship opportunity per se

Website: http://www.whs.gov.hk

Enquiry: Respective consulates of the selected countries

• Program Requirements:

Age between 18 and 30 and travelling without children

Resident of the HKSAR & holder of a valid HKSAR / British

National (Overseas) passport

Be going abroad primarily for holiday

Hold a return or onward ticket, or have sufficient funds to

purchase such a ticket

Be able to produce financial proof of available funds to meet

the living costs while staying in the host country

STRONGLY advised to take out suitable medical,

hospitalization and liability insurance policy before departure

Working Holiday Scheme

Sponsorship Schemes (OISS)To finance your overseas internship expenses

Selected overseas internship programs for OISS 2016-17 includes:- ASEAN Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students- Cross-Cultural Internship Program (CCIP)- The Bloom of Youth and - The Intern Group

Overseas Internship Sponsorship Scheme (OISS) 16/17 Objective: To encourage students to join selected overseas internship programs*

to enrich their international experience by providing financial support to help alleviate their economic burden

For full-time non-final year UG (excluding exchange-in students)

One-off grant of HK$10,000 or HK$20,000 (ONCE only per student)

• HK$10,000: Internship in ASEAN member countries with a minimum duration of 4 weeks (priority for 6 weeks or above)

• HK$20,000: Internship in Australia, Europe, Latin America and the USA with a minimum duration of 6 weeks

Given as conditional pledge (Announcement of result: On rolling basis)

First Round: 1 Dec 2016 – 31 Dec 2016

Second Round: 1 Jan 2017 – 30 Apr 2017

Website: https://career.ust.hk/overseas_internship_sponsorship_scheme.html

Sponsorship Schemes (ROA)To finance your overseas internship expenses

Reaching Out Award (ROA)• Aim:Equip students with international visionBroaden exposure to multicultural environmentEnhance communication skills in English, Putonghua or other languages

• Eligibility:Take up an internship or a placement (credit-bearing/non-credit bearing)

outside HK / Macau / Mainland in the 2016/17 academic year which is organized or endorsed by HKUSTCumulative GPA not less than 3.0 (previous years’ requirement, subjected

to change)

* Application for 2016-17 will be open in Jan - Feb 2017 and announced by the Scholarships & Financial Aid Office (SFAO). Stay tuned! *

Things you need to consider…• Your objectives Cultural Exchange / Work Experience• Your mindset and mobility• Family consent• Language• Budget Around HK$15,000 to HK$55,000

(depends on internship location and duration)• Logistics

• International SOS (Read Essential Guide to Outbound Internship / Be aware of Outbound Travel Alert )

• Visa• Air tickets• Accommodation• Insurance (including travel insurance), etc.

Internship Organizer Student Internship City Internship Country Host Company

HKETO, Singapore Benny Hui Phnom Penh Cambodia Canadia Bank

FUSIA Communications Angela Man New York City USAOffice of Senator Tony Ann Stavisky

Bloom of Youth Jessica Lui Munich GermanyBOIWEN & Company Ltd.

HKETO, the United States

John Tsang New York City USAHong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, Inc

Students’ Sharing