Hong Kong on the South China Sea, is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. With land mass of 1,104 km2 (426 sq mi) and a population of seven million people, the city is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. As a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong is one of the world's leading international financial centres, with a major capitalist service economy. The Hong Kong dollar is the 9th most traded currency in the world.
In his native Hong Kong, Justin Chiu is described as one of the most inspired and innovative property developers in the city. Justin graduated from Trent in 1978 with a joint degree in Sociology and Economics. He is currently an Executive Director of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited.
As a fully-integrated, multi-discipline property development company, Cheung Kong Holdings is one of the largest developers of residential, office, retail, industrial, and hotel property in Hong Kong. With its long history of property development expertise, Cheung Kong Holdings has built many of Hong Kong's most notable landmark buildings and complexes. The company is also a leader in marketing and after-sales services. Its sales, leasing, and building management departments provide comprehensive services to clients and customers, fulfilling its ambition of meeting every property need that purchasers and tenants may have.
Trent interns will be provided an apartment in Hong Kong, and will be employed full-time in property development or hotel management areas of Cheung Kong Holdings, as possible in accordance with their skills and experience. Self-motivated, flexible and dedicated students with a track record of successful project implementation and/or employment experience will be competitive for this internship.
Eligibility Criteria:
If you are a Canadian citizen or international student over the age of 18, a registered Trent University student, and able to commit to the 3 month period you are eligible to apply.
Requirements:
§ undergraduate honours degree student
registered at Trent University;
§ minimum 80% cumulative average;
§ completed a minimum of 8 Trent credits
by April 2010;
§ Chinese language not required but would
be an asset.
Deadline: Applications must be received at TIP by February 15th, 2010
Majors: All Trent undergraduate honours degree students are eligible; business or economics course work preferred
Internship Duration: 3 months - May to August, 2010
Number: 2 internships
Application procedures:
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of reference (two academic, and one from an employer), we recommend that students provide referees with some general information about the Internship Program. Your cover letter must demonstrate your abilities and professional competence, indicate how such an internship fits your career strategy, and delineate the academic and employment experiences that have prepared you for work at Cheung Kong Holdings.
Finalists for the internship will be invited for an interview with the selection committee.
Financial considerations:
The Hong Kong Internship is a full-time paid position; your housing while in Hong Kong will be provided.
You would be responsible for: placement fee of $200.00, round-trip transportation, health and travel insurance, any visa or passport fees, spending/travelling money and meals.
Tutoring in mandarin/cantonese, pre-departure orientation, support during and upon returning will be provided by the TIP Office.
Please see the attached application. For more information, contact the Trent International Program:
(705) 748-1314, tip@trentu.ca or katelogan@trentu.ca
AIESEC
AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organization, is the international platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential to have a positive impact on society.
In partnership with business and higher education, AIESEC Canada has over 50 years of experience in developing high-potential students into globally-minded responsible leaders. AIESEC’s innovative development process consists of unmatched leadership experiences and global internships.
AIESEC Canada Inc, headquartered in Toronto, is a registered national, not-for-profit organization present in 28 leading Canadian universities.
AIESEC in Numbers
- Global network run by 38 000 students and recent graduates
- Active in 1 700 universities across 107 countries and territories
- 8 300 leadership opportunities annually
- Canadian network of 1 800 students and recent graduates in 28 universities
The Global Internship Program
For over 50 years companies have relied on the Global Internship Program to meet their employment needs by gaining access to a global talent pool of the best and brightest young responsible leaders.
The Global Internship Program is a tailored and reliable turnkey recruitment and community integration process for high quality international internships. Companies of all sizes have used the Global Internship Program to build their leadership pipeline, increase their competitiveness, and fuel their innovation.
AIESEC’s Results
- 7 500 global internships annually in business, technical, education and development sectors
- 38 000 high-potential students developing into globally-minded responsible leaders annually
- Network of one million alumni worldwide including heads of state and prominent leaders
Contact information: http://www.aiesec.ca/trent email: aiesectrent09@gmail.com
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- evidence of the skills needed to assist a Member of Parliament;
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- basic understanding of both official languages;
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Those who participate in a Gap Year Abroad differ in age, culture, profession and time of life. But they all share an attitude that crosses these borders: a desire to grow as a person, to give back, to retreat & reflect, to seek greater depth in life, and to reconnect with the world. Whether a student taking a break after high school or completing an undergraduate degree, a professional taking a sabbatical or a retiree seeking more than a winter break down south, Gap Year Abroad participants all share a sense of discovery and adventure.
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We at Go Workabout know the issues involved in taking a working holiday in another country, so we are here to help you, as much or as little as you like, take an easy, fun and rewarding working holiday in Australia.
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CCUPP – Canada Corps Internship Programs
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The second pilot phase of the Canada Corps University Partnership Program (CCUPP), managed by AUCC, allows young people, who are still engaged in formal learning, to better understand governance challenges in developing countries and to participate with more experienced mentors in the search for solutions. Thus, the Canada Corps University Partnership Program helps foster a new generation of Canadians committed to applying our country’s values and expertise to help build a safer, more prosperous and more democratic world.
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A program may include working in a village project, homestays, conversations with teachers and students in local schools, visits with families, trades people and government officials, field work within one's interests and visits to surrounding sights and villages. Participants might pair up with a host who shares common professional or academic interests.
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AFS International Canada – Community Service Program
Combines placement in a work environment, lodging with a family or at the work site, and community activities, allowing you to live the cultural and socio-economic reality of your host country. You will be acquiring work experience, learning a new language and providing a useful service to the host community. Program duration is from 5 to 6 months. Chosen fields:
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Contact: info-canada@afs.org
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Today, Earthwatch recruits close to 4,000 volunteers every year to collect field data in the areas of rainforest ecology, wildlife conservation, marine science, archaeology, and more. Through this process, we educate, inspire, and involve a diversity of people, who actively contribute to conserving our planet.
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