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The
most important opportunity which AIESEC offers to students is the
chance to participate in our International Traineeship Exchange Program,
or ITEP. Our flagship program, ITEP's objective is to promote cultural
understanding through international work exchanges.
We
are dedicated to helping young people around the globe develop their
skills through our exchange program. Through ITEP, students enjoy
a unique opportunity to complement their education with a practical
business and cultural experience.
As
a university student or recent graduate, a traineeship of 8 to 78
weeks in one of 84 countries around the world allows you to develop
a broader understanding of cultural, economic, business, and world
issues.
Each
year 5,000 students, including over 100 Canadians, participate in
the International Traineeship Exchange Program.
Are
you ready to be next?
Is
ITEP for you?
ITEP Program Details
What makes ITEP unique?
Why work overseas?
What might you do on an ITEP exchange?
Exchange participants say…
Companies say…
How to apply
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Is ITEP for you?
Are
you…
…Interested in living and working in another country?
…Ready to develop international business skills for your
career?
…Multi-lingual or interested in learning another language?
…Open-minded, flexible, and adaptable?
…A student of accounting, finance, economics, information
systems, marketing, computer science, development, or engineering?
…Open to new experiences and ready to learn?
If
you answered "yes" to the above, then this program is
for you!
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ITEP Program Details
AIESEC
seeks to provide each of its ITEP participants with a holistic experience.
This is achieved through AIESEC's unique advantage: a complete,
5-step exchange process.
Selection:
Potential participants submit a resume and are interviewed to ensure
suitability as an employee and a Canadian ambassador.
Matching:
Students and employers from around the world complete AIESEC's exchange
forms. Participants' forms are then entered into AIESEC's global,
on-line database and are matched to internships that best correspond
to their abilities and interests. A $400 [partially refundable]
fee is paid by all participants to cover administration of services.
Preparation:
Participants are involved in workshops and training sessions to
prepare for cross-cultural interaction and adaptation. Involvement
with AIESEC at the local level helps to increase the managerial
and leadership skills of participants.
Overseas
Communication:
To increase involvement in the community while abroad, AIESEC in
the foreign country organizes social and cultural activities for
trainees. Trainees are encouraged to showcase their culture to AIESEC
members, other students, their employer, and other community groups.
Re-integration:
Participants are supported by AIESEC in their reintegration into
Canada following their exchange.
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What
makes ITEP unique?
8 ways that ITEP distinguishes itself from other exchange opportunities:
-
Job placements in one of 84 AIESEC countries
- Year-round
positions that last from 8 weeks to 18 months
- Paid,
full-time positions in a broad range of fields, arranged and secured
before you leave Canada
- Our
matching system, Insight, is fully automated and on-line; your
resume is instantly accessible to thousands of companies abroad
- In-depth
cultural preparation before departure as well as re-integration
upon your return
- A
comprehensive reception program provides support during your traineeship
abroad
- AIESEC
helps obtain visas, housing, and transportation
- You
can take part in cultural events and other activities where you
would meet other trainees and AIESEC members from around the world
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Why work overseas?
6
reasons to work overseas:
-
International work experience is highly valued by employers
- Develop
the skills you need for today's global marketplace
- Gain
an international network of friends and business contacts
- Learn
about other cultures and ways of life
- Learn
or practice a foreign language
- Set
yourself apart from the crowd
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What
might you do on an ITEP exchange?
6 things you might do on an ITEP exchange:
-
Set up an accounting system with a small company in Turkey
- Conduct
market research for a new product in an emerging market in South
East Asia
- Provide
project management training for a non-governmental organization
in Africa
- Develop
software for a high-tech company in Poland
- Get
involved in community activities to learn more about the culture
in your host country
- Share
your own country and culture with others
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Exchange
participants say…
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Companies
say…
"My
generation is the last to reach top management without international
experience. AIESEC is creating tomorrow's leaders today by providing
an unsurpassed opportunity to gain a global perspective and achieve
a cross-cultural appreciation."
Dave Fagiano, President & CEO
American Management Association
"
Successful companies in the 1990's will be those who think with
a global perspective but recognize and understand the differences
in each country's economy, business practices and culture. AIESEC
is a proven tool for delivering qualified individuals with this
local expertise."
David T. Kearns, Chairman & CEO
Xerox
"AIESEC
is an efficient organization that develops international learning
opportunities for our future young leaders. AIESEC's International
Traineeship Exchange Program represents an investment with a very
high return."
Eric P. Newell, Chairman & President
Syncrude Canada
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How to apply
Students
interested in participating in ITEP must apply through their local
AIESEC chapter. Each chapter sets its own calendar for recruitment
and selection of ITEP participants; consult the
university chapter nearest you for complete details. Alternatively,
you can provide your contact information
and an AIESEC chapter will get in touch with you.
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