IAESTE The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience Overseas Work Placements for Technical Students
History of IAESTE Ø Founded in 1948 by Imperial College London Ø In over 80 countries worldwide with 450,000 students exchanged to date (23,000+ UK). Ø IAESTE is managed in the UK by the British Council Ø Reciprocal Exchange: each country responsible for raising placements for foreign trainees and promoting to undergraduates.
Global Presence
Programme Aims Ø To provide local employers with highly skilled, highly motivated trainees from around the world Ø To provide undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Applied Arts with paid, course related training overseas Ø Access to diverse and advanced international skills Ø To be a source of cultural enrichment for trainees and their host communities
How are these achieved Ø Access to students from 1000 + universities worldwide Ø Students in penultimate year of undergraduate study or recent graduates Ø Selection based on qualifications, relevant skills and knowledge, motivation and linguistic ability
From Civil Engineering to Biotechnology We offer placements in a wide variety of subjects 257 STEM disciplines, including Life Sciences, Economy and Finance The main ones are: Science Engineering Technology Applied Arts
Specialisms Engineering fields Science fields Business Computer Biology Commerce Aeronautical Chemistry Hotel Management Mechanical Physics Economics Civil Material Science Electrical Mathematics Chemical Pharmacy Industrial Biochemistry Environmental engineering Environmental Science Electronics Geology Information Technology Computer Biotechnology Food Technology Agriculture Mechatronics Aeronautical Architecture & Applied Arts
How can IAESTE work for universities? Ø Traineeships in the UK are at a premium Ø Outgoing students Ø Increasing introduction of year in industry requirement Ø Incoming trainees Ø Fit with Erasmus+
Key Skills Ø High calibre Ø Entrepreneurship Ø Highly motivated Ø Specialist skills Ø Technical and language skills combined in one package Ø Bringing new knowledge/perspective a fresh approach
International Perspective Ø Cultural Learning Ø Improved Communication skills Ø Employee motivation to expand horizons Ø A new perspective on professional practices Ø Creates a Buzz in the organisation
Promotion and marketing Ø Websites Ø Promotional materials flyers, brochures, posters Ø Careers offices and university departments Ø Careers fairs Ø Local committees Ø Summer receptions
Application Process - Students Complete an online application form by November deadline https://www.britishcouncil.org/iaeste/uni-students/outgoing-uk-trainees This includes a maximum 500-word personal statement on their motivation for applying with IAESTE. They will be asked to provide: Ø Their average grade per year Ø Certificate of Enrolment Ø CV Ø Contact details of their Tutor to request a Recommendation
Offer process - universities Complete an offer of training form, if possible, by December deadline although offers are welcome any time. https://www.britishcouncil.org/iaeste/universities/offer-internship Ø Type of student - Subject field; Specialisation; Level of study; IT capability; Language ability; Previous practical experience Ø Dates specific dates and duration of the placement (6 weeks up to a year) Ø Salary minimum wage Ø Designate a supervisor/point of contact Ø Specify a clear project
Timelines Mid-December Students will find out by email if they have been shortlisted or unsuccessful. January The Annual IAESTE conference exchange of placements. February Students will receive a Catalogue of offers to select up to 3 jobs of interest. Universities will be informed of their exchange country. March Students will find out which placement they are being matched to. IAESTE UK will request additional documents, Passport scan and they will be required to pay the 200 fee to IAESTE UK. April to June Students will be informed of final acceptance by the overseas employer. Universities will receive paperwork for nominated students.
Cost of the Programme Universities hosting placements Ø Salary minimum wage UK students Ø 200 fee to IAESTE UK upon nomination to overseas employer Ø Return travel costs to placement country Ø Personal travel insurance Ø Visa / vaccination costs if applicable. Ø Tourism and travel costs whilst on placement
Placement Example
Placement Example
Support for UK students Before students leave the UK IAESTE UK will support students with application queries and organise a pre-departure briefing for all outgoing trainees. While students are away Students will have the support of IAESTE in that country and in most cases a Local Committee of volunteers who look after them and arrange social trips for everyone. When students return Join a Local Committee and/or the Alumni Association and continue the fun!
Student Feedback First experience in mining as a field of work. Made valuable contacts and provided degree related work experience which is unusual and notable on a cv. I thoroughly enjoyed a unique opportunity to experience Norway in an unusual location and the work experience was of high quality and valuable. Geography and Earth Science student from Aberystwyth University
Employer Feedback The trainee helped to complete a project we would not have otherwise had time / resource to complete. It is expected that the obtained results will be published in an academic paper. IAESTE helps to exchange experience for students from different countries, improves their skills and creates opportunities for future collaborations. Durham University on hosting a trainee from Spain
Employer Video IAESTE EMPLOYER VIDEO
Further information IAESTE in the UK - www.britishcouncil.org/iaeste IAESTE Global - http://www.iaeste.org/ IAESTE UK contacts: England and Wales Katie Jellicoe katie.jellicoe@britishcouncil.org Scotland Anca Martin anca.martin@britishcouncil.org Northern Ireland Melissa Catterson melissa.catterson@britishcouncil.org
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EU specific opportunities Erasmus+ traineeships Apply for funding to work in one of 32 European countries for two to 12 months as part of your course IAESTE Gain paid work experience for between six and 52 weeks with top employers in over 80 countries worldwide English Language Assistants Help teach English for a year in schools and colleges in a choice of 14 countries across the world Euraxess Researchers can find information and opportunities relating to funding, travel, placements and jobs. www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-create
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