Work Experience Program 2012

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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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