Pagoda Projects are excited to offer our Online Internships Programme for students from Swinburne University of Technology for 2022-23!
This is real-work experience that takes place fully online with an international company based in Greater China. The programme also includes a Cultural Mentor, regular online events and online skills courses to improve your employability.
Funded* via The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
*Eligibility criteria applies including but not limited to;
- is able to receive university credit for this internship programme
- is an Australian citizen;
- is not a citizen of and does not have residency rights in Vietnam;
- is enrolled in an on-shore campus of an Australian University for the duration of the Mobility Project;
- is undertaking a Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree for the duration of the Mobility Project
- funding available at the full discretion of Swinburne University and Pagoda Projects
GET A HEAD START IN YOUR CAREER
GAIN INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME
LEARN CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Dates: 28th November 2022 – 20th January 2023
This is an 8 week, fully online and full-time internship program.
Looking for our in-person programme? Click here.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Browse hundreds of online internship listings spanning a wide range of sectors
- Be paired with a Chinese cultural mentor and provided the platform to discuss interesting topics selected by Pagoda.
- Live virtual events across various themes, including skills development, cultural understanding, and interesting insight to a variety of industries.
- Complete the digitally delivered Pagoda Skills Courses focusing on improving your employability, cultural fluency and digital skills.
- Become part of our global network of students and graduates completing various Pagoda programmes from around the world.
- Dedicated check in service and staff on-hand at the touch of a button through the Pagoda Projects APP to assist you throughout the internship.
- Enjoy all the benefits of being a Pagoda Alumni member with dedicated Linkedin / Facebook groups & know about Pagoda Job opportunities first!
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
Submit a quick application below to register your interest.
STEP 2
One of the Pagoda team will be in touch to inform you of any funding we have in place with your university along with any associated costs and refundable deposit. Once you understand your funding eligibility and associated costs (if any), our staff will review available internship opportunities to discuss with you and provide you with the booking form to sign.
STEP 3
Pagoda will introduce you to your preferred company to finalising an internship, provide all the onboarding instructions and welcome you to the digital world of Pagoda!
INTERNSHIPS
EVENTS
TAKE PART IN NUMEROUS EVENTS THAT ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
THE COURSES
What are the skills courses?
Our courses focus on Employability, Digital Competency and Intercultural Fluency. We believe this framework will provide you with the agility needed for a global and ever-changing workplace. Weāll give you the aptitude to communicate effectively within an international work-group or team so you can tackle the job market with awareness, preparation and conļ¬dence. Youāll also have an amazing understanding of ādigitalā for once youāve gained employment.
As qualiļ¬cations have become a signiļ¬cant measure in terms of employability, each course provides a certiļ¬cate of completion to show in your job applications.
Why are they important?
On a survey conducted by Universities UK which asked about whatās most important for getting a job, the survey showed that āfor both graduates of all levels and subject areas, skills and competencies came ļ¬rst (82.4% reported this to be a formal or important requirement), followed by relevant work experience (66.7%)ā. Similarly, 87% of employers listed attitudes and aptitudes for work more important than relevant work experience, degree result and degree subject when hiring a graduate.
COURSE DETAILS
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This course is designed to provide an understanding of the importance of adaptability when dealing with intercultural communication in both the workplace and society. There will be a focus on the foundations of intercultural understanding and developing the individualās cultural fluency, as well as various case studies focusing on Greater China, Mexico and Vietnam.
By the end of this course, students will have achieved the following:
- Have created a written article examining the culture of a specific country
- Have self-assessed their knowledge of intercultural communication and how they can improve management of these
- Understand how to adapt this knowledge into the real working world through business-scenario case studies
This course aims to improve employability skills through self-awareness, skills awareness and enhancing career readiness. This course will equip the individual with the tools to identify their current skillset, understand those that need developing and transfer their skills to different job specifications using personal examples to showcase these. The aim of this course is to build confidence when applying for the next career step as well as provide a broader set of skills and attributes to ensure success throughout their working life.
By the end of this course, students will have achieved the following:
- Have an improved CV and understand how to tailor this to different applications
- Have created a basic template for a cover letter linked to their skillset and examples which can later be adapted
- Be more self-aware and understand the skills that need to be developed
This course introduces the fundamentals of digital networking, digital marketing, and digital presentations skills. This course will introduce LinkedIn features and making the most of the LinkedIn profile, key differences and benefits between a variety of social media platforms, basic knowledge of SEO and SEM and techniques to improve public speaking skills in a digital context.
By the end of this course, students will have achieved the following:
- Have an up-to-date LinkedIn profile and know how best to use this to their advantage
- Have learned the digital marketing basics and will be aware of how to adapt content and SEO techniques to specific goals
- Have mastered public speaking and digital presentations and will be aware of online resources that provide practice of these
This course is designed to equip all students and recent graduates with the basic skills needed when entering the workplace. There will be a large focus on understanding how to adapt from in-person to remote work in regards to productivity and time management, communication and the use of digital platforms. The course will also provide learners with the skills needed to identify their current skillset, recognise the skills they’re lacking, and provide actionable examples of how to improve these and meet employer’s demands.
By the end of this course, students will have achieved the following:
- Have recognised the best methods of creating an organised and creative environment to manage tasks and time efficiently using CRM software, scheduling and other methods.
- Have a clear understanding of how to communicate effectively within a professional team and have the basic skills to lead a digital meeting.
- Have identified their strengths and gained an understanding of how to exercise these to the best standard, as well as weaknesses and the most effective actions to improve on these.
CULTURAL MENTORS
A UNIQUE WAY TO SHARE CULTURES
You will be partnered with a Cultural Mentor who will help you to increase your cultural awareness.
- Youāll schedule one audio or video call each week and exchange common interests and areas of study.
- Pagoda will provide you with a theme (e.g. festivals/traditions, food, music/arts etc.) to discuss knowledge and experiences in relation to the home country culture.
- Youāll produce a weekly cultural blog sharing what you have learnt with inclusions of videos, pictures etc.
- Interact with your cultural mentor and intern community in online events and discussions.
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