Outgoing Global Talent, AIESEC YTU

Program Booklet AIESEC in Yangon Technological University 2017-2018 Term

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What is AIESEC? ……………………………………………………...3 What is Global Talent? …………………………………………….4 WHY Global Talent? ………………………………………………..5

Opportunities Available … ……………………………………...6 Points to Ponder ……………………………………………………..6 Program Fees ………………………………………………………….7

Application Steps …………………………………………………...8 Additional Information …………………………………………..9 Contact …………………………………………………………………..9

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What is AIESEC ?

AIESEC is a global youth-led organization striving to achieve peace and fulfilment of humankind’s potential by activating leadership qualities in youth through learning from practical experiences in challenging environment. Together with partner organizations, AIESEC facilitates a network of cross-culture exchanges in the form of volunteering experiences and professional internships.

What makes us unique is Activating Leadership through Exchange .

Additionally to that we have other characteristics which differentiate us: collaborative network, international environment, democracy, turnover, ethical leadership, dynamic spirit, youth-driven, experiential and practical learning.

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What is Global Talent ?

With a network of 126 countries and territories around the world, AIESEC offers more than 20,000 life-changing opportunities for young people every year.

The program offers undergraduates and recent graduates the opportunities to do an internship in a foreign AIESEC partnered company or organization, with working field ranging from Business, IT, Education.

The program allows you to gain and improve your skills and competencies related to your field of study in a foreign company which are magnified by an international cultural experience. This provides you with a valuable network around the world and enables you to explore a fruitful future career.

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WHY Global Talent ?

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY “Global Talent� provides you professional working opportunities from foreign countries, where you can test your skills with global market while expanding your connection.

MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT Not only professional working experience, but you will also have a chance to exchange your ideas, insights or culture with local people where your internship exists and even you can learn completely new language during internship.

21st CENTURY SKILLS Since you have to survive your life alone in a completely new environment, you are meant to improve your life skills. Moreover, you will gain the skills needed in this 21st century while working in your relevant field of study.

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Opportunities Available...

Marketing and Business Administration IT and Engineering

Education and Teaching

Points to ponder

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Whether you have The age of 18-30, and are an undergraduate or fresh graduate ?

Passion to live and work till the end of internship ?

Approval from parents or guardians ?

Relevancy to your academic background ?

Endurance of AIESEC application/reintegration processes ?

Adequate budget for your future usage ?

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Program Fees The program fees consists of (1)Account activation on EXPA, AIESEC opportunities portal (US$100) (your personal account will be active once the payment is done, and it will be active for 3 months) If you are unable to match with the internship holder within 3 months, you will be given two choices : Discontinue and get refund of 50% of the account activation fees Extend for another 3 months without having to pay again, but if you are still unable to match, no refund will be given.

(2)Document Completion and Personal Manager Provision (US$100) After you have done matching with internship holder officially, you will need documents to prepare for departure. For example, invitation letter by AIESEC that might need to apply for visa.

The personal manager will be assisting you getting visa, booking flight tickets and access to internship holder abroad during your whole internship. (6 to 78 weeks) (3)Preparation seminars & Interviews(US$50) You will need to attend at least two seminars : Outgoing Preparation Seminar for your smooth journey Reintegration Seminar to Myanmar audience We will also be accessing your Leadership Development before and after internship with a model created by AIESEC International.

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Application Steps

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Engagement with AIESEC

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Application

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Interview with AIESEC local (AIESEC YTU)

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Matching

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Interview with AIESEC abroad/internship holder

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Preparation

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Bon Voyage

(Booth at a fair, Talks/Workshops, Global Village, Youth Speak Forum, National Conference, Facebook) Apply through “Global Talent� Program Coordinator Receive reply email within one week You will go through first selection process You are accepted as an intern. Your EXPA account will be activated with first payment (US$100) You will go through second selection process Visa Processes and outgoing preparation seminar You are meant to pay the remaining US$150 at this stage Your international professional experiences start here

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Additional Information facilitate the culture and background of country and project you are going to do internship in order not to feel much culture-shock, before your life-changing experiences start. are made as you finish your internship abroad and return home safe and sound. You are to share your experiences by showing the audience the video or presentation you made within the project.

Contact Aung Paing Phyo President, AIESEC in Yangon Technological University 2017-2018 Term Global Talent Program Powered by AIESEC Myanmar

Phone +959974852373 Email aung.phyo@aiesec.net 9

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