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WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS 2012 WORK & STUDY | PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS & CAREERCONNECT™ WORKING HOLIDAY | RANCH STAY | VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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work experience At IH Vancouver, we understand that language acquisition is only the first step in achieving your career goals. With this in mind, we have developed a wide variety of work-related programs providing real-world experience. All work experience programs consist of study at International House Vancouver and a work component. The majority of our work placements utilize the services of Internex™ Internship Exchange, Canada’s leader in International student placement.
Visa Description Open Working Holiday Visa
For students from Germany, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, Latvia, Italy, Norway, Czech Republic, Japan, Spain, Brazil, Chile, Taiwan and Korea.
International Co-op
For students from Poland, Czech Republic, Chile, France, Germany, Latvia, Norway, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland.
C-30 Visa
Open to all participants eligible to attain a student visa and who undertake a relevant course of study and where the internship is not more than 50% of the total program of study. Can be used for unpaid internships or entry level tourism and hospitality internship placements.
Young Professionals
For students from Austria, Chile, Czech Rep., France, Germany, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. *Each of the eligible visas has different requirements. Please check with a Canadian embassy or consulate in your country prior to applying. IH Vancouver is unable to offer any visa application assistance for this program. *Work experience program descriptions can be found at http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/intro_incoming-intro_entrant.aspx
booking process & level requirement Determine the Work Placement Service Option that you require
Determine the type of Visa / Permit that you will need
Choose Your Program of Study & Duration
Working Holiday
Career Connect™
TOEFL score
29 (CBT 90+)
TOEIC score
500
Work & Study 32 weeks
Work & Study 40 weeks
Work & Study 72 weeks
65 (CBT 180+) 65 (CBT 180+) 29 (CBT 90+)
45 (CBT 133)
29 (CBT 90+)
29 (CBT 90+)
700
700
600
500
500
IELTS
5.5
5.5
4.5
Cambridge ESOL
FCE
FCE
PET Pre Intermediate
Pre Intermediate
IH Level
Pre Intermediate
Mid Intermediate
Professional Internship
Contact IH Vancouver or an IH Vancouver authorized agent for registration
CareerConnect™
Completion
Ranchstay
500
Pre Intermediate
Lower Intermediate
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work placement service options = Available Services
Basic Package
Gold Premium Package Package
*Guaranteed Work Placement Assisted Work Placement Self-Placement Employer Follow-up Work Placement Seminar Resume Writing Workshop Emergency Medical Interpreter Complimentary Mail/Fax Service Cultural Integration Assistance 24-hour Emergency Number Travel Advice/Counselling Free local calls at IH Vancouver/Whistler Resume Proof-Reading Access to the Internex Job Board IH Business Cards Interview Bootcamp 2 Consultation Interviews with Internex (Pre-Placement)
definitions Cultural IntegratioN
GUARANTEED Work Placement
Employer Follow-up
The IH Vancouver staff will assist
Staff from Internex will meet you
An IH or Internex representative will
you in meeting local people and
and have a preliminary consultation
contact your prospective employer
pursuing your hobbies/interests
with you, contact all potential
to ensure that the terms and
throughout your stay in Vancouver.
employers on your behalf and
conditions of employment are fair
arrange interviews for you with
and that the type of employment
potential employers. All participants
meets the objectives of the program.
ASSISTED Work Placement Although you are expected to arrange your own interview, you will be able to use both the counselling services and job board of Internex.
Personal Business Cards
in this program benefit from a job placement guarantee.
The Internex Job Board
Self-Placement
As Vancouver’s premier job
You arrange your own job interviews
placement agency for international
and are entirely responsible for
students, Internex is frequently
finding your own work. Once hired,
contacted by companies looking
a representative of IH Vancouver
In addition to your student ID Card,
for student workers. You will have
must visit your employer to ensure
you will be given printed business
access to contact information
that your job meets the objectives of
cards with your local contact
and job details of all prospective
the program.
information included.
employers partnering with Internex.
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work & study - English for Customer Service and Retail Trade requirements ages 18 ~ 30
| paid yes
visa/permits C-30, Working Holiday, International Co-op, Young Professionals minimum work duration 16 weeks required course
Business English
CareerConnect™
optional course
General English
Test Preparation
required pre-entry level
Lower-Intermediate Lower-Intermediate (Integrated)
other info. work start date Any work location Greater Vancouver, Whistler (Special Only)
Straight Programs Initial Study (pre-work)
16 weeks initial study
20 weeks initial study
24 weeks initial study
36 weeks initial study
Internship
16 weeks work
20 weeks work
24 weeks work
36 weeks work
Total study hours
400
500
600
900
Work hours not to exceed 400
500
600
900
Sandwich Programs
WHISTLER - SPECIAL
Initial Study (pre-work)
8 weeks initial study
12 weeks initial study 16 weeks initial study 16 weeks initial study 28 weeks initial study
Internship
10 weeks work
16 weeks work
20 weeks work
24 weeks work
36 weeks work
Post-placement work
2 weeks study
4 weeks study
4 weeks study
8 weeks study
8 weeks study
Total study hours
200
400
500
600
900
Work hours not to exceed
200
400
500
600
900
Study Start 1st week of May
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work & study - English for Hospitality - Resort Programs requirements ages 18 ~ 30
| paid yes
visa/permits C-30, Working Holiday, International Co-op, Young Professionals minimum work duration 20 weeks required course
English for Hospitality CareerConnect™
optional course
General English
required pre-entry level
Lower-Intermediate
work location
Rocky Mountains
Test Preparation Business English Whistler
other info. work start dates for resort placements Whistler: 1st and 2nd Monday of December Rockymountains: 1st and 2nd Monday of December 1st and 2nd Monday of June work start date Any
Straight Programs Initial Study (pre-work)
20 weeks study
24 weeks study
48 weeks study
Internship
20 weeks work
24 weeks work
48 weeks work
Total study hours
500
600
1200
Work hours not to exceed 500
600
1200
Whistler
Yes
Yes
No
Rocky Mountains
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summer Start Date
Winter Start Date
Yes
Yes
Sandwich Programs Initial Study (pre-work)
16 weeks study
16 weeks study
40 weeks study
Internship
20 weeks work
24 weeks work
48 weeks work
Post-placement Work
4 weeks study
8 weeks study
8 weeks study
Total study hours
500
600
1200
Work hours not to exceed 500
600
1200
Summer Start Date
Winter Start Date
Whistler
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Rocky Mountains
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Integrated Programs
WHISTLER - BLACKCOMB SPECIAL
Initial Study (pre-work)
11 weeks initial study
Internship
22 weeks work
Study while working
22 wks study while working
Total study hours
605
Work hours not to exceed
600
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professional internships & careerconnect™ requirements ages 21+
| paid no
education experience in your area of interest for placement visa/permits Visitor’s Authorization (Dissertation Students only), C-30, SWAP, Working Holiday or Young Worker’s Exchange
CareerConnect™ Goals: Social Skills • Intercultural knowledge and understanding • Multicultural interests and awareness Personal Skills • Develop interpersonal communication skills • Professional growth and development • Effective resume writing • Job interview skills Canadian Workplace • The Canadian workplace experience • Canadian business context and values • Future of Canadian business from a global perspective English Proficiency • Improve overall workplace English competence • Develop oral communication skills • Develop business writing skills
Available Internship Fields:
Over the past 10 years, IH students have internships in the following areas:
Arts, Culture & Design
IT (specific skills required)
Architecture Event Management Fashion Graphic Design Sports & Recreation
Database Design & Administration Network & System Administration Software Engineering & Design Systems Analysis & Design Web Development & Design
Business
Community Service
Accounting Finance (limited) Import / Export Insurance Logistics Market Research Marketing & Online Marketing Office Administration Real Estate Sales
Education Environmental Work & Wildlife Conservation Media (experience & excellent English required) NGO/Non-Profit Politics Public Relations & Communications Social Work
Hospitality
Professional
Hotel & Catering Retail Travel & Tourism
Engineering (mechanical, electronic, civil) Law (limited) Veterinary Medicine
CareerConnect™ Components Interaction Team Building Team Activities & Group Projects & Presentations Self Analysis Conflict Styles and Resolution & Self Improvement Professional Growth & Development Goal Setting & Creative Problem Solving Role Play Conflict Resolution & Real Work Situations
Language & Customs Language Debates & Business Language Development Local Customs Labour laws & Multiculturalism & Workplace Environments
Testing & Progress Assessment Regular Tests & Reports Feedback Progress Consultation
Interviews Interview Process Skills Assessment & Personal Marketing
Internship & CareerConnect™ Process Study at IH including CareerConnect™
Consult with placement supervisor
Interview with potential host company
Conduct internship at host company
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working holiday
work placement service options
requirements ages 19 - 35
| paid yes
visa/permits Working Holiday Permit or equivalent * minimum of 4 weeks at IH Vancouver to be eligible for either service package
= Available
Services
Working Holiday Basic
Working Holiday Premium
*Guaranteed Work Placement Assisted Work Placement Self-Placement Employer Follow-up Work Placement Seminar Resume Writing Workshop Emergency Medical Interpreter Complimentary Mail/Fax Service Cultural Integration Assistance 24-hour Emergency Number Travel Advice/Counselling Free local calls at IH Vancouver/Whistler Resume Proof-Reading Access to the Internex Job Board IH Business Cards Interview Bootcamp 2 Consultation Interviews with Internex (Pre-Placement) *Anyone enrolling for this service must have obtained a Working Holiday Visa or equivalent prior to booking *Subject to terms and conditions
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ranchstay
Participants will stay with a family who run their own farm or
requirements
ranch and will include them in their personal activities local
ages 18+ preplaced Yes
| paid no
visa/permits Any, including Visitors Authorization * minimum 4-week study at IH Vancouver or IH Whistler required
Why choose ranchstay? • Learn about Canadian culture • Improve language skills • Learn about farming in general • Be involved with a Canadian family 24/7 • Get to know the Canadian countryside • Improve horsemanship skills (for candidates that are on a horse farm) or farming skills in general
Available Farm Types • Horse farms (Breeding farm/Training farm, Horse boarding farm, farm with horses) • Guest ranch (involves more household chores) • Cattle ranch • Alpaca farm • Vineyards • Sheep farm • Mixed farm
events and show how to get around in rural daily life. Students pay a weekly fee to stay on the ranch and do not work other than simple household chores.
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volunteer experience
requirements ages 18+ preplaced Yes
| paid no
visa/permits Any, including Visitors Authorization * * minimum 4-week study at IH Vancouver or IH Whistler required
Candidate’s Objectives • Enjoy social interaction / meet new people • Learn about a new society, country, cultures or community • Fulfill a sense of empathy / connection with a “cause” • Be a part of positive change in their community • Have fun • Build personal empowerment and self-esteem • Instil a value of giving and caring • Complete education or work experience requirements • Get involved and learn about Canadian wildlife or First nations • Get to know and enjoy the Canadian Outdoors • Improve language skills
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