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Keep Learning and Work AbroadTRANSCRIPT
KEEPLEARNING
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WORKABROAD
A Global Network of over 87 countries dedicated to providing students and recent graduates of Science, Engineering, Technology and Architecture with paid, course-related, technical training.
WHAT IS IAESTE?
IAESTE
IAESTE
WHAT IS IAESTE?
A partner for business, industry, and public institutions, which draw on IAESTE to source
talent across the world and diversify their workforce in a global
economy
IAESTE
WHAT IS IAESTE?
An opportunity for Students and
Recent graduates to gain international technical
experience.
A partner for business, industry, and public institutions, which draw on IAESTE to source
talent across the world and diversify their workforce in a global
economy
IAESTE
WHAT IS IAESTE?
An opportunity for Students and
Recent graduates to gain international technical
experience.
A strategic partner for universities and
research institutes, who recognise IAESTE placements as a valuable supplement to their
curricula in an international and multi-disciplinary academic
environment.
A partner for business, industry, and public institutions, which draw on IAESTE to source
talent across the world and diversify their workforce in a global
economy
IAESTE
WHAT IS IAESTE?
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Currently 87 countries participating worldwide.INTERNATIONALI
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WHAT IS IAESTE?
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Currently 87 countries participating worldwide.
Each member country has a national committee to manage the programme locally.
INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
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S
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WHAT IS IAESTE?
A
Currently 87 countries participating worldwide.
Each member country has a national committee to manage the programme locally.
Every placement offered in Ireland guarantees an international placement for an Irish student/recent graduate.
INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
EXCHANGE OF
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S
E
WHAT IS IAESTE?
A
Currently 87 countries participating worldwide.
Each member country has a national committee to manage the programme locally.
Every placement offered in Ireland guarantees an international placement for an Irish student/recent graduate.
Trainees must be registered students or very recent graduates of relevant courses at undergraduate, postgraduate or doctorate level.
INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
EXCHANGE OF
STUDENTS FOR
I
E
T
S
E
WHAT IS IAESTE?
A
Currently 87 countries participating worldwide.
Each member country has a national committee to manage the programme locally.
Every placement offered in Ireland guarantees an international placement for an Irish student/recent graduate.
Trainees must be registered students or very recent graduates of relevant courses at undergraduate, postgraduate or doctorate level.
Trainees have academic backgrounds in either Engineering, Science, Information Technology or related technical disciplines.
INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
EXCHANGE OF
STUDENTS FOR
TECHNICAL
I
E
T
S
E
WHAT IS IAESTE?
A
Currently 87 countries participating worldwide.
Each member country has a national committee to manage the programme locally.
Every placement offered in Ireland guarantees an international placement for an Irish student/recent graduate.
Trainees must be registered students or very recent graduates of relevant courses at undergraduate, postgraduate or doctorate level.
Trainees have academic backgrounds in either Engineering, Science, Information Technology or related technical disciplines.
Traineeships can last from 8 – 52 weeks and involve practical, course-related work experience.
INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
EXCHANGE OF
STUDENTS FOR
TECHNICAL
EXPERIENCE
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S
E
WHAT IS IAESTE?
Usually last 2-12 months (mostly during Summer months)
Available in industry, universities and research institutes
Trainees may assist qualified personnel, or be assigned specific projects
Training and supervision carried out through English, unless stated otherwise
Traineeships paid in accordance with the standard of living in the host country
ABOUT IAESTE TRAINEESHIPS
Full-time, registered third level student of a technical subject.
Third year of study or above and recent graduates.
Flexible, independent and mature: willing to live and work in a different culture.
Some traineeships have additional criteria regarding experience and academic standing, specified by the employer.
Selection is by application and interview with IAESTE staff.
FOR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Application fee €30
Placement administration fee €170
Price of return flights and health insurance
Money to cover costs until first salary received (usually at the end of the first month)
COSTS
FINANCIAL All traineeships are paid (enough to cover accommodation and cost of living).
PROFESSIONAL Gain relevant technical experience and access IAESTE network.
CULTURAL Work and live with people of many different backgrounds.
SOCIAL Meet trainees from all over the globe as well as co-workers from receiving country
BENEFITS
IBEC Education and Skills Survey 15 November 2010 (340 companies employing 115,000 staff ).
74.6% of respondents said they had no difficulty in recruiting suitable graduates from Irish higher education institutions.
The ability to work autonomously, ‘attitudinal’ and ‘people-related’ skills were ranked as the top three gaps in graduates’ competence.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
“The perceived shortfall in this areas is a real cause for concern... Employers and educators have a critical role to play both in addressing these skills gaps and bridging the gap between education and employment.”
– Tony Donohue, IBEC Head of Education Policy.
Application Formwww.leargas.ie/iaeste - resources
“IAESTE student application form”
€30 payment
(Deadline: 20 December 2013)
Additional Documents- Short, relevant CV- Cover letter- College-certified list of subjects studied and results to date
ONLINE APPLICATION
October - December Application period
JanuaryIAESTE General Conference
February List of traineeships issued Applicant interview
March Nominations / Access to IAESTE Ireland Intraweb
April Confirmation from employers
May onwardsTraineeship begins
WHAT NEXT
Irelandwww.leargas.ie/iaeste
Internationalwww.iaeste.org
FURTHER INFORMATION
