Global Career Launch 2012
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Global Career Launch Career-focused internship in USA Summer 2012
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In the coming summer, join other university students for a memorable 6-to-8 week internship and cultural experience in the United States. Students will gain valuable experience working in American companies/organizations, participating in fun cultural activities, and improving practical English language abilities.
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Global Career Launch Career-focused internship in USA
Summer 2012
Global Career Launch is a summer internship program in the U.S. co-organized by Cultural Vistas & Hong Kong America Center.
Who and Where is the Global Career Launch? (GCL)
Hong Kong America Center HKAC promotes understanding between Hong
Kong and American societies through educational and cultural exchanges. The Center advances cross-cultural understanding between Chinese and Americans over the bridge of Hong Kong.
Activities include Fulbright programs, academic seminars, forum, study tour, etc.
Office based at The Chinese University of Hong Kong for locally available assistance: 852-26098100
Cultural Vistas Formerly AIPT – the organization went through a merger
in 2011 year and became Cultural Vistas.
Cultural Vistas is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, a designated sponsor of Exchange Visitor Programs and is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to issue form DS-2019, the document required to enter the United States on a J-1 visa. Cultural Vistas is a member of the National Society for Experiential Education.
Over 4,000 participants every year join Cultural Vistas programs to enhance cultural awareness and develop the global competencies and mutual understanding for international cooperation.
•Summer cultural and internship program in the United States
•Unpaid internships in a variety of fields
•Both CAREER-FOCUSED and FUN
A comprehensive summer experienceWork during the week and play during
the weekends!
What is Global Career Launch? (GCL)
1.) Career-Focused Internships
•Build your resume and experience•Career confidence and direction•Create a global network that will assist you in the future•Be part of the American workforce for the summer•Market yourself and your international experience•Gain University credit on the 8 Week Program•Strengthen your English proficiency
Why Participate?
2.) Explore the United States•Create life-long friendships with Americans•Enjoy cultural and sightseeing experiences unique to your host city•Travel and explore the country on your own – not in big, informal groups!•Grow confidence in your own abilities
Why Participate?
Why Participate?
3) The Social Experience
•Make new friends from your home country and around the world through sharing a common experience•Explore your host city together•Make life changing memories
•Third largest city in the U.S.•Famous for its architecture, parks, and summer music festivals•Visit Chicago’s premier Navy Pier attraction, take a boat cruise, and go to the top of the Sears Tower!•Support the Chicago Cubs Baseball team
GCL Chicago
•True international city rich in history and culture•Capitol of the United States•Famous for its incredible museums, national monuments, and contemporary lifestyle
GCL Washington DC
•Explore museums, Victorian architecture, nightlife, and diverse population. •Visit the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the infamous Alcatraz “Rock” Prison, and the vibrant Fisherman’s Wharf, and ride the traditional trolley cars•Take a weekend trip to the Vineyards or a sunny beach on the California coast
GCL San Francisco
Academic Major in University
Previous GCL Placements
Types of duties & responsibilities
Accounting •World Trade Council•IK Retail Group•Capitol Hill Village•NIH Federal Credit Union•EC Ortiz•Sunbelt Network
•Receive training on local city accounting and budgets.•Support Inventory project.•Perform tasks such as spreadsheet compilation, budget tracking, and inventory maintenance for office regulation.•Manage live deal database, monitor and track investment activity.
Economics/Finance •Quantum 4D•Pahroo Appraisal•COFACE•Brill Street•Six Apart, Belcorp
•Analyze current programs and projects for in house sources.•Establish clear project goals and deliverables timetables with company CEO.•Recommend new reports that demonstrate program success and areas in need of improvement.
Business Administration
•NAMAC•ANSI•Matrix•Angarai•Maryland-India Business Round Table
•Prepare market materials and promoting Business Leaders breakfast series.•Writing programs and editing content for news letters and update the website.•Prepare brochures and annual reports, speech, media releases, research, and initiatives and update the data business directory.
Marketing •American Council for International Education•Digital Networking Group•Maryland Small Business Development Center•Thomas Chen Assoc.•WellCall
•Train and understand marketing operations at organization.•Prepare documents and present program policies, and conduct alumni programming and outreach.•Support tech team with website support, mentoring project, data entry and processing.•Assist the marketing office in marketing, data management, and other various projects.
What kind of work placements?
Academic Major in University
Previous GCL Placements
Types of duties & responsibilities
Environmental Science •Chinese American Service league•Community Technology Network
•Analyze information and organize files with spreadsheets and databases.•Help team conduct feasibility studies and compile data necessary for term report.
Hospitality/
Hotel Management
•Mansion at O•Intercontinental Chicago•Hotel Palomar
•Front desk reception.•Back office support shifting from department to department (e.g. marketing, event, accounting departments).
History •People Animals Love•City of Hyattsville
•Field Training•Inventory of City Assets using GPS mobile devices.
Law •Warren Law•Glaucoma Center of SF
•Draft monthly memos on directed legal research assignments.•Shadow a partner of the firm during at least two client interviews and oral arguments.•Hands-on research for immigration law cases.
Language/English
Linguistics
•Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools•Tri Way International Group•Capitol Kids
•Support the “Asians with Disabilities” project.•Write and distribute marketing materials, meet with local businesses and community organizations.•Receive training on community outreach/volunteer coordination
What kind of work placements?
A six-to-eight week unpaid internshipJ-1 Visa sponsorship and support by Cultural Vistas (actual visa cost not included)Welcome orientation and group dinnerShared accommodations in the heart of your citySeveral group activities Free weekends to explore the United StatesPublic transportation (bus and or rail) for the entire program Medical insurance In-city staff supportClosing ceremony and certificate presentation
What’s included?
Housing
•Centrally located, near public transportation.•One to two other roommates.•Kitchen appliances (meals not provided).•Internet access (may not be wireless).•Coin operated laundry available.
The 2012 Program Fee without any discounts6 week program - $4180 USD 8 week program - $4715 USD
The 2012 Program Fee WITH discounts6 week program - $3980 USD 8 week program - $4515 USD
You can earn discounts by: 1. Submitting your application and fee ($50 USD)
on or before December 9, 2011. 2. Paying your program deposit ($950 USD) on or before January 20, 2012.
December Discount(Dec. 9)
Save $100 USD
December Discount(Dec. 9)
Save $100 USD
Early Bird(Jan. 20)
Save another $100 USD
Early Bird(Jan. 20)
Save another $100 USD
STUDENT STATUSRegistered full time student at time of applicationEvery applicant must be returning to their home country after the program
AGEApplicants must be between the ages of 19-26 by the start of the internship program (June 2012)
UNIVERSITY MAJOR or SPECIALIZATIONAll specializations and majors are eligible to apply for the GCL program
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSStrong working knowledge of EnglishEnglish language abilities are subject to verification by Cultural Vistas and/or potential host employers by an interview
PASSPORT & VISAAll applicants must hold a passport valid until at least March 2013. Cultural Vistas will sponsor the J-1 visa necessary to participate
Eligibility
Application Process and Important Dates
Dec. 9, 2011 “December Discount” Deadline
(SAVE $100)
January 2, 2012 Student
Application Deadline
Student Interviews and
Selection
January 20, 2012 Program Deposit Due & Early Bird
Discount Deadline (SAVE another
$100)
Internship Placement
March 9, 2012 Program Fee
Final Payment deadline
March 15 - April 30
J-1 visa interviews at U.S. consulates
Fly to the United States!!June 8 – Arrival date for GCL Chicago
June 15 – Arrival date for GCL Washington
June 22 – Arrival date for GCL San Francisco
Host CityHost City 6 Week Program6 Week Program 8 Week Program8 Week Program
ChicagoChicago
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
San FranciscoSan Francisco
June 8 – July 21June 8 – July 21June 8 – July 21June 8 – July 21 June 8 – August 4June 8 – August 4June 8 – August 4June 8 – August 4
June 15 – July 28June 15 – July 28June 15 – July 28June 15 – July 28 June 15 – August 11June 15 – August 11June 15 – August 11June 15 – August 11
June 22 – August 4June 22 – August 4June 22 – August 4June 22 – August 4 June 22 – August 18June 22 – August 18June 22 – August 18June 22 – August 18
When is the Global Career Launch? (GCL)
Apply now at: www.globalcareerlaunch.orgEmail questions to: [email protected]
HK Office contact: 852-2609-8100
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