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WIE in International 2014 Canada
Over 60 studen ts participated in Internationa l WIE Programmes across 17 countries Germany Belgium Poland Russia Switzerland Japan
UK China Spain USA
Czech Republic Austria
Serbia Croatia
Turkey Singapore
IAESTE The IAESTE is a non-profit organization which provides overseas internship opportunities to students with technical degrees on a reciprocal basis.
ASEAN Internship Programme The ASEAN Internship was developed by the HKETO in Singapore with an aim of widening students' international perspectives and enhancing bilateral relations between Hong Kong and ASEAN.
University Partnership Programme CAPS collaborate with different universities worldwide to offer valuable internship opportunities to PolyU students. The Programme aims to facilitate cultural exchange and broaden students’ global outlook.
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WIE in China 2014
Beijing Dalian
Zhangjiakou
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Hangzhou
Inner Mongolia
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Nanjing
12 Shanghai ? 158 158
Chongqing
Ningbo students Over 380 ed in China participat ammes WIE Progr ties in ci across 13 China
Changsha Fujian
Guangxi Guangdong
Sectors Banking and Finance
• Baker Tilly China • Bank of Communications Schroder Fund Management Co., Ltd • China Merchants Securities • Industrial and Commercial Bank of China • Shanghai Fushen Evaluation & Advisory Group Co., Ltd
Engineering & IT • • • • •
China Unicom Nari Group Corporation NETEase, Inc Sohu.com Sina.com Technology (China) Co., Ltd
Property Management
• Beijing Jinyu Property Management Co., Ltd • China Architecture Design & Research Group
Logistics and Global Supply Chain • Hitachi Transport System (China) Co., Ltd • Orient International Logistics (Holding) Co., Ltd • The Leader Logistics Co., Ltd
Media and Cultural Services • • • •
Blue Ocean Network China Arts & Entertainment Group Presidential Palace (Nanjing) Wenhui Xinmin United Press Group
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WIE Ambassador Programme Purposes • To identify and recognize outstanding students with leadership potentials and participations • To encourage students’ involvement through providing a platform for them to improve their employability skills
Duties WIE Ambassadors would be the “spokespersons” of the CAPS WIE programmes in upcoming marketing events to share their valuable experiences and tips to participants next year. Timeline
Activities
November 2014
WIE Exhibition
December 2014
Preparation for WIE 2015
January-March 2015
Promotion for WIE Recruitment 2015
March 2015
Career Fair
April-June 2015
Buddy Programme
Dean of Students' Awards for Ambassador Leaders Outstanding students with leadership potentials and participations in the WIE Ambassador Programme will be assessed throughout the year based on the below criteria in competing for the Dean of Students' Awards: 1. Leadership 2. Commitment 3. Initiativeness 4. Participation of CAPS activities The Award (cash prize of HKD 4,000 each) will be presented to 12 outstanding students.
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WIE 2015 New initiatives China • Expand to different cities such as Xi’an • Expand current programmes
• Connect with Alumni, Explore WIE • Bauhinia Cup Outstanding
Entrepreneur WIE Programme
International • Expand to different countries in Southeast Asia
• Expand current programmes
• ASEAN Internship Programme
• University Partnership Programme
Application Timeline for CAPS WIE 2015 January February 2015
March 2015
April 2015
Application for China WIE Application for IAESTE
Application for International WIE Selection Interview
Release of Offer
May 2015
June August 2015
October November 2015
Internship Abroad
WIE Closing Ceremony
Pre-WIE Training Pre-departure Briefing WIE Kick-off Ceremony
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Recognitions & Financial Support for Offshore WIE & Career Learning For 2014/15, CAPS has secured financial resources from various channels to encourage students to take up WIE opportunities outside Hong Kong, and support their career learning and development. Scholarships, Awards, Grants and Sponsorships with diverse purpose and assessment criteria are offered here:
WORK PERFORMANCE
LEADERSHIP
Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur Scholarship
Dean of Students' Awards Ambassador Leaders
GENERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS)
MENTORSHIP
OPAA Scholarship for the Most Outstanding Mentees
GLOBAL
International Internship Grant
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Commercial Radio 50th Scholarship
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Roadmap to Your Career Success The Office of Careers and Placement Services (CAPS) aim to
provide a link between employers and students to optimize
students’ career plans. We offer comprehensive career guidance, resources and services to PolyU students.
Early Engagement on Career Planning (Year 1)
Inspire Your Career Interests (Year 2 & 3 )
• Work-Integrated Education • Career Lab • Job Searching • Internship Training • Senior Executive Sharing
• CARE Programme • Freshmen Seminars • Online Career Resource
ROADMAP TO YOUR CAREER SUCCESS
Aspire Your Career Goals (Year 4)
• Career Fair • Recruitment Talk • Training Workshop for Specific Industry • Graduate Employment Survey • Networking Opportunities
Find out more on CAPS website and Facebook!
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Connect with Alumni, Explore WIE 理大〝友〞情有〝習〞- 菁英校友夥伴項目 Mentorship + Fulfill WIE + China Exposure = 3-in-1!
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The PolyU alumni will become students' mentors during internship, inspiring students to understand their potentials and to experience work culture
Connecting PolyU graduates and students to bridge the gap between academic understanding and practical application in the workplace, and facilitate students’ career planning and development Opportunities to work at start-up firms and involve in new projects and initiatives
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Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur WIE Programme Scholarship available
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Participating students could have the opportunities to meet Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur Awardees such as Mr QI Xiangdong, CEO of Qihoo 360 Technology and Mr CHEN Bishou, Chairman of Shanghai Sansi Technology, who have made significant contributions to business and industry as well as technological and social development. Eligible students who successfully completed the WIE programme will be awarded the Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur Scholarship up to HKD 3,000.
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Nanjing WIE Programme
Buddies from Southeast University
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Besides gaining work-based learning experience through internship that takes place in a real-life work environment which is relevant to the student’s chosen profession, the programme will bring students to the capital of Jiangsu province where Southeast University’s students will lead PolyU students to get to know more about the the city's history and culture.
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In recent years, Nanjing has received increasing attention from foreign investors, and on average two new foreign firms establish offices in the city every day. Nanjing WIE is a great opportunity for students who are interested to experience the rapid development of the city.
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Beijing WIE Programme Nation's political, cultural, and educational centre
• Home to the headquarters of most of the
China’s largest stated-owned companies
• Rich in history and culture Fun Fact
Do you know that more than 40% of China's foreign investment companies are in Beijing? According to the Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau, China boasts about 350 foreign investment companies, among which 153 are in Beijing.
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Shanghai WIE Programme WIE exposure in an international metropolis — All industry-wide People always like to compare Hong Kong and Shanghai. Students are therefore interested to understand more about Shanghai and the status quo of Hong Kong by taking internships.
City ranking – Shanghai vs Hong Kong Ranking United Nations - World’s Most Populated City (2014)
Shanghai
Hong Kong
1st
32th
Global Cities Index – Bloomberg (2014)
18th
5th
Xinhua-Dow Jones International Financial Centers Development Index (2013)
6th
3rd
World's Busiest Container Port (2013)
1st
3rd
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Shanghai Banking & Finance WIE jiazui Experience Lu e Zone ad Tr d an Finance • Identify your career interests from either banking or finance
• Build up your knowledge on financial products and services
• Experience the operating cycle of retail banking or financial trades
• Practice your client services capabilities • Get to know more about the "ShanghaiHong Kong Stock Connect"
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International WIE Programmes Globalise career insights Different sectors
• Government • Non-governmental organizations for marketing events and fundraising campaigns
• Commercial sectors such as Hotel, Logistics, Real Estate, Textile, Trading
• Universities and Institutions for Engineering research projects
Benefits
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Expose to diversified cultures Expand your global network Discover your personal brand Develop global perspectives