International Conference on Enhancement and Innovation in Higher Education Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow 9-11 June 2015 Welcome

Lynsay Pickering & Sophie Morrison Delivering Internships in China: Transitions into International Employability

Agenda How are you tackling transitions into international employability? A Dundee approach: The Internship Graduate Certificate A brief history of Careers Education at Dundee The Internship Graduate Certificate explained Student Voices Group Discussions: What will you take away? Questions and Comments

How do you solve a problem like Maria?

What did Dundee do? Outward mobility Work Experience

How did we get to this point 2005 Careers Service modules launched Internship teaching begins 2006 Internship Graduate Certificate piloted 2009

And then we went GLOBAL! In a fairly small way!

What is the IGC Interactive Group Learning Immersive cultural experience Professional Internship

A Word from InternChina…

Case Study: Valentine Weaver “The UoD Career Service Team was very supportive throughout the programme and was always ready to help me and other course participants to deal with any kind of challenges and problems we faced with, let it be related to the accommodation, travelling or the internship placement.”

Case Study: Jess Vero “ The programme allowed me to gain valuable international work experience and I am happy to say that I am now working for the firm back in their headquarters in London. The experience has unquestionably enhanced my CV, and I am certain it will remain a talking point for years to come.

Case Study: Rui Monterio “As a result of this program, I have come to realize that, contrary to what I previously thought, I can thrive on group work, provided I stick to my strengths”

Case Study: Millie Chander “ The programme was an exceptional opportunity for me to develop both personally and professionally whilst enhancing my understanding of the specific local issues facing different communities. I also made some great friendships with others participating on the programme whom I lived with which made the whole experience more worthwhile as I was able to share with others.”

Case Study: Lachlan Malone “I was required to manage individuals of an entirely different background, culture and work ethic which required an entirely different approach to what I am used to. I feel that my abilities developed considerably and these can be transferrable to experiences in future when I pursue further work abroad and also within the increasingly multi-cultural society in UK.”

Facts and Figures China students – 100% achieved positive destinations – 1 full time employment in China – 2 in further postgraduate study – 1 extended their placement India students – 90% students in positive destinations – 6 full time employment – 1 self-employed – 1 full time education – 1 continuing their travels

Internship Providers

What can you take away? Are there any elements of IGC which would work in your institution to address transitions into the Global Graduate Workplace What are the challenges of devising a programme to address transitions into the Global Graduate Workplace for your institution? Who else can you work with to address transitions into the Global Graduate Workplace for your institution?

Student Blogs China: (mostly Pictures) India: Video of India

Thank you Lynsay Pickering University of Dundee Careers Service Sophie Morrison University of Dundee Careers Service