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International Summer WIE 2022

Are you looking for international exposure to broaden your career horizons? International WIE is here for you!

CPS International WIE programmes equip you with knowledge of global practices and sharpen your ability to work professionally across different cultures. Since 2005, our WIE programmes have been paving ways for PolyU alumni to land competitive jobs at globally acclaimed enterprise.

Previous participant of UK WIE Programme

Currently serving at HSBC Private Banking

Previous participant of Spain WIE Programme

Currently serving at Morgan Stanley

Previous participant of HKETO Berlin Programme

Currently serving at Microsoft Hong Kong Limited

Previous participant of IAESTE Programme

Currently serving at Apple as a Product Engineer

This year, we have been trying our best to reach out to employers / partners who are willing to provide physical internship opportunities and in case of a surge in COVID-19 cases before departure, virtual internship opportunities. Once you have accepted an employer’s offer and obtained your Department’s endorsement, you will not have to worry about the pandemic hindering your WIE plan.

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Application Deadline: 30 November 2021

CPS previously provided various International WIE programmes in the following locations. Information on the programmes and locations in summer 2022 will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Business Sector	Possible Location
Accounting, Banking, and Finance	Argentina*, Australia, Cambodia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, UK, US
Building, Construction, and Property	New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, UK, US
Engineering, Industrial, and Manufacturing	Argentina*, Australia, Estonia, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, UK, US, Vietnam
Fashion and Textiles	Russia, Spain, Vietnam
Hospitality, Leisure, and Travel	Germany, Ireland, Singapore
Information Technology	Australia, Estonia, France, Japan, Korea, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, UK, US
Logistics, Transportation, and Consumer Goods	Australia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Vietnam
Marketing, Advertising, Design, and Media	Australia, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, UK, US
University Research	Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Thailand
Maritime Silk Road – Various business sectors	Belt and Road countries/regions including the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Greece, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.
IAESTE – STEM-related university research opportunities and internship opportunities in commercial sectors through international university network	Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Malta, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UK, Vietnam

* Spanish proficiency is preferred

To ensure an impactful WIE experience and maximise your learning gains, CPS also provides CV reviews, mock interviews, and pre-departure training.

Eligibility:

Year 2 or above, UGC-funded, full-time undergraduates
Aged 18 or above with valid travel document
Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to meet the entry requirements of the internship destinations*
Excellent English communication and writing skills
Highly independent, proactive, and culturally sensitive

*Subject to the respective entry requirements of the internship destinations

Students applying for outbound internships are required to take selection tests given by CPS, SAO between November 2021 and February 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be nominated to respective employers / partners from November 2021 to April 2022. WIE programme leaders of CPS will further discuss with you in April 2022 as to whether your International WIE programme will proceed as scheduled or you will have to work with an assigned employer virtually, subject to the COVID-19 situations and border restrictions of the target location.

CPS has also prepared some pre-departure guidance and a list of emergency contacts.

For students opting for virtual international internship programmes organised by external bodies only, please refer to the information below for reference and consideration. Interested students should submit direct application to external organisations.

Please read our tips on choosing virtual international internship providers and ensure you have sought prior endorsement from your Department before enrolment.

Virtual International Internship Provider	Information on Virtual International Internship Programme	Related Discipline	Location of Host Company	Enrolment Method
Absolute Internship	Programme Information Job Information Testimonial	FB, FENG, ITC	Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, Stockholm and London	Complete and submit Online Enrolment Form Deadline: 15 April 2022
Bloom of Youth	Programme Information Job Information Brochure Testimonial	FAST, FB, FCE, FENG, FH	UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Spain	Complete and submit Online Enrolment Form Deadline: 30 April 2022
Euroace	Programme Information Job Information Brochure	FAST, FB, FH, FENG, ITC, SHTM	Spain	Complete and submit Online Enrolment Form Email CV to isabel@euroace.net / contact@euroace.net Deadline: 30 April 2022
Talent Link	Programme Information Job Information (for winter internship) Brochure Testimonial	FB, FENG, FH	Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, US, Switzerland and Thailand	Complete and submit Online Enrolment Form Deadline: 15 December 2021 (for winter internship only) Note: Information for Summer 2022 Programme will be released in March 2022.

Important Notice and Disclaimer

The above virtual international internship opportunities are solely initiated and managed by the respective external organisations. Interested students should do research on the internship provider, details of the available internship opportunities, and the terms and conditions of the programme before enrolment.
Students who plan to use a virtual international internship to fulfil their WIE requirements should seek pre-endorsement from their Faculty/School/Department before accepting an offer.

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