PLACEMENT DETAILS
PREFACE
With the rapid development in science and technology, increasing detailed work distribution in the international world, accelerating pace of global economic and diversity and integration of culture; to connect the international resources pro-actively and put internationalization in the first priority, or just accept passively or obey blindly are the key winning factors and guarantee of identifying and ensuring a country’s economy stands out in the world competition and these have been a global consensus.
Under this competitive environment, those can adapt to the development of economic globalization are the international talents who become a scarce and expensive resource. As General Secretary, Hu Jintao said at the National Education Conference on July 13, 2010: "The people we train today will face the international market, international resources and international competition."
Therefore, in order to continue our long-term healthy and harmonious development, realize the great rejuvenation of our nation and contribute to world peace, international talents are vital to our nation. International talents are those with broad international horizon, strong sense of innovation, mastery of professional international knowledge, familiarity with international practices and strong cross-cultural communication skills.
Internship in the United States is a valuable opportunity to enhance personal ability, accelerate career development and perfect your resume. Participants also can grab the opportunity to have more understandings towards the commercial environment, business practice, culture and society of U.S.A.
1. PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION
Participants can enhance their academic or vocational skills and expertise in the field, learn U.S. technology, methods, knowledge and professional skills by training as internship under the programme.
Such training and internship program also allows students to have exchange with their American colleagues, know more about American culture and society. When students return to their own countries, they can share their experiences with their people. The placements will be provided by the well known incorporations in different states of USA with 36 professional internship opportunities
2.PROGRAMME ADVANTAGES
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Solve the problem of the university graduate employment in China, widely welcomed by the leaders of the schoo
lThe most desirable employees in the enterprise are young people having professional knowledge and skills, work experience and energy. However, most college students lack the work experience. The “U.S. Paid Internship Programme” gives the students not only the status of “Exchange Internship” which supported by the U.S. government, but also the actual work experience in their professional in the U.S.A. As employment in China is under fierce competition, this kind of work, overseas internship experience will make you have more advantage than other students. |
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Excellent career starting point
After the 12-month U.S. Paid Internship, the participants will have different work and life experience. It will help them to plan their career from different perspectives. |
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New models, great benefits
From most Chinese people’s point of view, “go overseas” means study abroad, immigration or work. The U.S. Paid Internship Program introduces a new model of cultural exchange to China.. As the student of the U.S. Paid Internships programme to gain valuable work experience, it is very popular to young people all over the world. |
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Extensive knowledge and international horizon
As China is still opening to the world, future talents are no longer confined to the professional knowledge, but also have international horizon, work experience in developed world, fluency in foreign language communication, less cultural friction. The international horizon and cultural understanding can help you stand out from the others. |
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A developed programme supported by the U.S. State Department, it’s safe
U.S. State Department designated a special organization to carry out the programme, and developed the regulation to constrain the participants and corporate behavior. The proramme has been running in Europe and the United States over 20 years. It is a very mature and popular programme among the young men around the world. The programme will give rare opportunities to Chinese young people. |
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Learn the most authentic American English and American corporation culture
The demand of English ability for U.S. Paid Internship international cultural exchange programme is comparatively lower than study abroad. Participants only need to have either SLEP, TOFEL or TOEIC results meeting the requirements. The most important is you will face the actual language proficiency tests in daily American life and work place. |
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High visa application successful rate
The visa type of U.S. Paid Internship international cultural exchange programme is exchange visitor visa - "J-1". This is neither "F-1" student visa, nor "H" work permit. As we all know, U.S. visa is the most difficult to obtain. Student visa is not easy, not to mention work visa, but the main "J-1" exchange visitor visa requirement is: the participants in the exchange programme must return to their own countries after the end exchange programme. This promise can ease the official’s doubt. |
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EASTWEST, many universities (Peking University...etc.) and the Chinese State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs co-build internship and training bases overseas and domestic. The programme is safe and reliable. |
3.The categories as below:
Internship |
A structured and guided, work-based learning in the participant’s academic experience and study as documented in the Individualized Training/Internship Placement Plan (TIPP). |
Currently enrolled in a degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside the U.S. OR Have graduated from such an institution within 12 months of program start date;
Participants can rejoin the programme and apply in USA for further study. |
Training |
A structured and guided, work-based learning which enhances and builds upon the participant’s existing skills in his/her chosen professional field as documented in the TIPP. |
A degree or professional certificate from a foreign post secondary academic institution acquired outside the U.S. OR Five years of related professional experience acquired outside the U.S. but must wait at least 2 years after the end of previous J-1 Training Programme.
If you are in the U.S., one year related professional work experience is required. |
*Please note:* The J-1 exchange visitor visa does not allow international trainees to change the designated host employer or gain employment outside of the original programme or extend their training past 18 months.
4.Internship Training USA - Summary of Conditions
- Type of job - Internship placements in various fields.
- Application time – any working day.
- Salary (other benefits) $8.00 - $25.00 per hour, might vary depending on location and occupational sector.
- Accommodation - Various accommodation schemes are available.
- Location of job placement USA, various locations.
- When to apply? - All applications should be submitted 16 weeks prior to preferred entry date. The placement begins anytime of the year, from 3 months to 18 months. You will obtain J-1 exchange visitor visa for joining this programme.
5.Internship placement details
The placement is based on your completed application form, your English level and the host companies. It is your responsibility to provide as much detail as possible about yourself. We will do our utmost effort to match your application with the most appropriate host companies.
6.Internship placement brief introduction – 37 professions
(Placements are located in different states of U.S., applications can specify their desired locations)
| No. |
Profession |
Description |
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Accounting |
Works may include invoice issue and payment process. Reconciliation of bank statements, prepare sales tax returns, and post to the general ledger. |
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Advertising/ Marketing/ Public Relations |
Works may include writing press releases, research, social networks and media inventory edit and schedule edit. |
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Agriculture and Ecology |
Assist in research and drafting of Agriculture reports. Agricultural trade policy review, analysis, and market development plans |
4 |
Architecture |
General drafting and CAD drawings, three-dimensional work. To help distribute information, parcels, documents and so on. Make model of the required samples. |
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Arts, Arts Museum and Gallery |
Exhibition layout, gallery tours, and assistance in research and compilation of materials. May also include assistance preparation in applying for funds and sponsors programmes. |
6 |
Business |
Customer relations, account management, database maintenance. May also include preparation of financial budgets, dealing with files and file copying. |
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Chemistry and Biology |
Assist the routine day operation of chemical laboratory, assist in all areas for chemical analysis, and research report writing. |
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Child Care |
Plan and implement activities to achieve the physical, emotional, mental and social requirements for children in this programme. Ensure the equipment and facilities are clean, under good maintenance and safe at all times. Develop appropriate culturally programmes and activities. |
9 |
Communication (TV/ Radio) |
Participate all stages of the production process. Collect data and prepare simple notes to use for the interview and assist in shooting. Organize files, transcribe interviews and record tapes. |
10 |
Cooking |
Assist in a restaurant, bakery or coffee shop. May include presentation for the first course (cold and hot), and even the first and second course. Customer service focus. |
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Education |
Research and establish educational programs and courses, manage programmes, and assist in a variety of tasks. |
12 |
Engineering (Civil/ Mechanic/ Electrical) |
CAD and CNC router programme may be included. Help find the way turning the engineering plastics to metal / steel substitute. Liaise consultant engineers and mechanical engineers and provide information. |
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Engineering (Structure/ Biology and Chemistry) |
Read the structure drawing / document and also refer to drawings of the construction and other engineering consulting firms. Basic design and AutoCAD drafting. |
14 |
Project Planning |
Assist in the work-related activities, including planning, promotion, supporting and customer relations. |
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Environmental Science |
Personal practice in a wide range of environmental measures and programme management. Go into the individual, media, organizations and policy makers to create awareness and gain their support. |
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Fashion Merchandising |
Fashion distribution management, inventory control and fashion sales. Invoice management and control, assist the production process and learn making clothing and design techniques. Other general administration that the management require. |
17 |
Fashion Design |
Costume design and manufacturing, product quality control, including: drawing, sewing, draping, cardboard making, cutting, color / swatches, assist chief designer, fabric / color selection. |
18 |
Fashion Photography |
Help photography exhibition set up. Work in studio, using a variety of different photo shooting equipment, such as business, design, and fashion show. |
19 |
Film/ Theatre |
Experience with software such as adobe premier pro for editing and grading work. Planning, making and editing. |
20 |
Finance and Economics |
Assist in any projects on asset management, investment banking, financial services and general office work to strengthen all aspects of experience. Finance and investment analysis and financial marketing activities. Assist financial markets activities and relevant financial business management and business research. |
21 |
Graphic Design |
Assist in the management of online business, including Web sites and social networking profile (at MySpace, Facebook, ThinkMTV). Create / design / prepare website design (banners, buttons, title, slogan and image). Publish new content and format creation/ design /e-mail communication |
22 |
Government/ Politics |
Research, writing and tracking legislation, attending congressional hearings, and provide hearing report. Provide administrative and litigation support, and to communicate with voters. |
23 |
Health Services |
May include physiotherapy or specific health problem placements. Work includes: assisting customers proceed health activities and research works. |
24 |
News |
Drafting of press releases and announcements, and staffing for news events. Journalists and channels research. Writing and research works appointed by other connected and marketing directors. |
25 |
History/ Archive Studies |
Collection research, exhibit design, education and promotional activities |
26 |
Hospitality/ Travel |
Activities planning, marketing and customer services |
27 |
Catering Management |
Gain experience in the service professions, and manage the kitchen and front-line staff. Work includes orders taking, menu preparation and planning, parties and activities. |
28 |
Human Resources |
To help recruit new staff, including the preparation of the conversion scheme, personnel files creation and file classification. Maintain various publications and human resources archives, and establish the file date for various human resources issues. |
29 |
Import/ Export |
Focus on logistics and compliance responsibilities. Proposals for development improvement. Data collection and supply chain management |
30 |
IT/ Computer |
IT/ web design/ computer training, and also go to destinations around the world to gain international experience. Vacancies in the relevant work, job content, and more data can be provided upon request. |
31 |
Interior Design |
Customer service, design work, software application and proposal development |
32 |
Law/ Legal |
Complete document research, citation checking, and proofreading. Study the feasibility of using Westlaw or LexisNexis. |
33 |
Photography |
As assistant for shooting, downloading and checking the digital files. Backup completed work, filing and database management. Upload photos online. |
34 |
Psychology/ Social Science |
Write behaviour management plan and develop counseling skills/ research/ interview techniques |
35 |
Sports Administration |
Assist the organization and operation of the sports facilities. With interactive tools to help learn decision-making, insight, expectations, recognition and information processing. Introduction of team race tactics and competition organization with tools. Speed up recovery training and strategies needed after competition |
36 |
Video Making |
Experience in using software, such as adobe premier pro editing and grading. From concepts, samples, production to editing. |
37 |
Web Design |
Practice application of HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Network availability, navigation and accessibility concepts. User interface design, information structure, web design, principle of color and category. And application of content management system |
Due to many applications, locations can be requested but not guarantee. |
7.Possible locations for placements:
Area |
State |
U.S. East Coast Region: |
New York, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio |
U.S. Middle Region: |
Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas |
U.S. South Western/Rocky Mountain Region: |
Colorado, Nevada |
U.S. West Coast Region: |
Washington, Oregon; California, Hawaii, Alaska. |
Placement requests and enrolment in the West Coast Region are extremely limited during certain peak periods of the year, so you should indicate alternative options.
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