WIE Internship Programmes
- Students usually take up their internships from June to August for a duration of 8 to 12 weeks. For industrial or clinical placements where students are to acquire professional or technical skills, the duration can be as long as one year.
- Students also have the flexibility to take up part-time jobs during the semester, depending on their course schedules. The requirements for students' fulfilment of working hours vary among different departments.
Students can take up either a Local WIE, Mainland WIE, or International WIE programme. In 2018, WIE took place in 30 countries and 10 locations in Mainland China.
CPS organises departure briefings to help students get prepared for the departure for WIE journeys. All students who are about to start their Mainland WIE or International WIE internship will be invited to attend the briefings. Topics include:
- preparation for travel;
- outbound travel tips and advice;
- cultural differences; and
- WIE kick-off ceremony.
Other Types of Internships
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is a non-profit organisation that provides non-local internship opportunities with technical degrees on a reciprocal basis.
If there are no internship vacancies in your company or you do not need extra human resources, still you may consider allowing interns to take on special projects that can bring benefits and value to your business or operation.
Possible Internship Projects
Research and Database Management |
Help research on the industry landscape and competitive environment for marketing or business development purposes. |
Software Programmes |
Help prepare proposals to set up computer systems to perform specific functions for the company after collecting users' feedback and analysing business needs; and support the system's maintenance and updates. |
Operations Research |
Help conduct studies and evaluations of organisational processes and performance outcomes and then make recommendations to enhance efficiency. |
Office Organisation |
Help revamp and redesign workflow, documentation and information management, and internal and external communication, etc. for higher efficiency and effectiveness. |
Marketing and Promotion |
Coordinate company events and activities; produce documentaries, video clips, PowerPoint presentations, on-line presentations, press articles, newsletters, posters, brochures, etc. for the company. |