INTERNSHIPS IN ASIA: VIETNAM & THAILAND
DELIVERED BY PAGODA PROJECTS
Pagoda are delighted to be offering our fully supported in-person internship opportunities for 2023/24!
Students taking part have the option of a partially funded 6-10 week internship programme in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi) or Thailand (Bangkok). Regardless of destination, internship and sector, Pagoda will support you before, during and after the programme, provide quality accommodation, assist with the required visa and be there in-country to ensure an amazing experience!
All internships are full-time positions, Monday-Friday each week for a duration of 6-10 weeks. The duration of your programme is dependent on the agreed duration with your university, or, where no requirements from your university are in place, based on your preference and availability of opportunities.
The exact number of contact working hours each week will differ slightly between the different host companies and the role youâre able to secure. We suggest you clarify all key details with our team before accepting an offered position.
Get in touch if you have any questions relating to the dates of the programme.
You can also join Pagoda for an online info session where you can learn more about the programme and ask questions. Even if you canât make it, simply take a minute to register and weâll send you the recording!
- Live Information Session:Â 30th May 2023 15:30 Singapore Time / 17:30 Sydney/ 19:30 Auckland Register Here
KEY DATES
| Applications Open | 24th April 2023 |
| Live Information Session | 30th May 2023 |
| Applications Close | 25th June 2023 |
| Booking & Payment Deadline | 6th August 2023 |
| Arrival Date* | 1st December 2023 |
| Programme Begins | 4th December 2023 |
| Programme End & Departure Date** |
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*Participants must arrive between 9.30am and 5.30pm
**Participants must vacate premises by 12pm Sunday of the week the internship finishes
WHAT’S INCLUDED | INTERNSHIPS | DESTINATIONS | ACCOMMODATION | SUPPORT | APPLY
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
MORE THAN JUST AN INTERNSHIP
Six to eight-week full time internship.
Choose your destination, sector & host company.
Private room, inclusive of all bills & Wi-Fi, on good transport links, sharing with other students on the programme.
Visa support and comprehensive travel/medical insurance (covered either by Pagoda or your university)
Airport pickup, transfer to accommodation, welcome pack & detailed orientation.
Regular organised events, trips & activities throughout the programme.
24/7 on-site emergency and general support from the friendly Pagoda team.
Access to Pagoda’s online Skills Courses to improve your employability, cultural fluency & digital skills.
Join over 4000 previous students in the Pagoda exclusive alumni network for future employability opportunities across the globe.
FUNDING & ELIGIBILITY
Before committing to the programme, your university and Pagoda will work with you to clarify funding you may be eligible for any outstanding costs.
Studying in Australia? You must…
- Be an Australian citizen
- Be studying at Pagoda Partner UniversityÂ
- Currently be completing an undergraduate degree
- Be able to receive university credit for this internship
- Not be a citizen or permanent resident of the host location
- Have not previously received a New Colombo Plan mobility grant for an in-country experience
- Complete the separate application process required by your university prior to the deadline. NOTE These deadlines are likely to differ to Pagoda’s
Still not sure? Get in touch.
Studying in New Zealand? You must…Â
- Be at least 18 years old at the date of applying
- Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- Have been a resident in New Zealand for at least 12 of the previous 24 months
- Not be an immediate relative of an Education New Zealand staff member or selection panel member
- Be medically fit to travel (successful applicants will need to agree to complete any routine medical checks performed at the border, such as COVID-19 tests)
- Be able to attend the full duration of your proposed programme overseas
- Be eligible for an entry visa into your host country
- Have not previously received an Individual Prime Ministerâs Scholarship for Asia
- Complete the separate application process required by Education New Zealand
Apply for a Prime Ministers Scholarship for Asia here
Still not sure? Get in touch.
Studying in Singapore? You must…
- Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
- Study full-time at a local Institute of Higher Learning
- Not be an immediate family member of any key shareholder, or associated with the company in any way that may give rise to any conflict of interest
- Complete the separate application process required by Enterprise Singapore
Still not sure? Get in touch.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Pagoda will be taking applications of interest from students with the aim of providing confirmation and final acceptances onto the programme by September 5th 2022 (or when all places have been filled). You are welcome to apply as soon as possible as places are limited.
There will be a $200 AUD refundable programme deposit that will be requested if offered a place on the programme, with no further financial commitment or flights needing to be booked until your programme has been clarified.
Application Deadline – 25th June 2023
STEP 1
Apply through the link below and we will be in touch within 48 hours. You may be asked to submit a video interview or complete a phone interview (your choice!) so your application can be assessed as part of the initial selection process.
STEP 2
Pagoda will provide university/scholarship-specific next steps where you must also register externally. You may need to meet specific eligibility criteria and/or receive credit to access funding. You will need to pay a refundable deposit/bond when committing to the programme. Terms of the deposit are in the programme agreement should you be offered a place on the programme.
STEP 3
Our team will support you with pre-programme activities and tasks. Once the internship programmes begin, Pagoda will continue to support you through each step of the process. You will be greeted at the airport, transferred over to your accommodation and be introduced to all the fellow students from various universities who are completing a similar programme.
INTERNSHIPS | DESTINATIONS | ACCOMMODATION | SUPPORT | APPLY
INTERNSHIPS
WE HAVE YOUR IDEAL POSITION
1,000+ UNIQUE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ALL SECTORS FROM MARKETING TO ENGINEERING
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Choose from over 1,000 global internship opportunities, across a wide variety of sectors, company sizes and roles, or just get in touch to find out more from a human.
Our team goes to great lengths to source meaningful internship opportunities for our participants, with extensive vetting of each company. Our internships are enjoyable, high quality and align with studentsâ academic and career goals.
You will be able to review the full position and company details before letting us know which you wish to apply for. We then ask you to set up an interview directly with the company and accept an offer of an internship when you’re happy with an offer.
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ACCOMMODATION
FURNISHED APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION
The on-site Pagoda team in each destination sources and manages apartment accommodation for participants, in line with our accommodation quality policy.
You will always be provided your own private bedroom and any shared facilities will always be with Pagoda participants only. Female-only accommodation is available and provided at no additional cost, with all located on good transport links in secure area of the cities where Pagoda delivers programmes.
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SUPPORT
PERSONALISED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT YOUR PAGODA EXPERIENCE
Our Student Support Outline gives a comprehensive guide to our support. 24/7 emergency support is included in every in-person programme.
Our local teams organise regular optional social, networking and travel activities for participants. This includes regular dinners and weekend trips to fit around your internship schedules. Our local knowledge helps you to discover hidden gems and visit sites on a student budget.
PAGODA PORTAL
All participants will have access to the Pagoda Portal. This features a secure, centralised space for you to access all elements of your programme. You can communicate with our team & other students, check-in each week to reflect upon your Internship and Cultural Mentorship, gain legendary Pagoda status via gamification and the awarding of âPagodasâ on the Leaderboard, view and register for upcoming events and complete our optional Skills Courses.
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DESTINATIONS
BROWSE THE NEW COLOMBO PLAN FUNDED DESTINATIONS
BANGKOK
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and often ranked among the world’s most visited cities. With rich buddhist tradition meeting lively nightlife, the city is home to all kinds of experiences as impressive as its internationally loved cuisine. And if you find yourself wanting a change of pace, there’s a myriad of adventures possible outside of the city, whether its waterfalls, diverse landscapes or elephant sanctuaries that take your fancy.
HANOI
Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam, embodying a rich intersection of old and new. With imperial landmarks and colonial facades meeting modern invigoration, the city has the gravity of a historical and cultural centre. Recognised by Unesco as a ‘Design City’, there is a creative vibrancy to enjoy alongside the legendary street kitchens and traditional tones of the Old Quarter. And if you fancy getting away from the city, there is no shortage of rugged vistas and captivating seascapes to venture to.
HO CHI MINH CITY
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the capital of Vietnam. This bustling city is the business and financial hub of Vietnam. With itâs classic French architecture, sleek skyscrapers and mixture of French, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine itâs no wonder why millions of tourists visit the capital each year.
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FAQ’s
Your university and Pagoda will confirm your eligibility/ eligibility in principle for the programme before any deposit or programme fee is required. Before agreeing to any overseas experience, it is the responsibility of your university to outline what financial contribution (if any) will be offered and what funding you will be able to access to help towards the costs of your programme.Pagoda will be following government travel advice and we will keep you updated should any restriction changes affect your programme. In the event of a programme cancelation, your deposit and any other programme financial contribution will be refunded in full**. Alternatively, you may also have the opportunity to switch to our highly rated Global Online Internship if an in-person programme is not possible.
**Please note: As flight costs are not covered by the programme funding, Pagoda would not refund flight costs in the event of a programme cancellation. Therefore, as a precaution, we strongly advise that all flights are booked as refundable.
You can either speak with our team or browse our website at any time, which can be filtered by destination and industry. You can submit your application for as many positions as you like, however we prefer if you focus on one preferred location. You will only complete your internship with one host company.The deposit is $200 AUD/NZD/SGD and it is a refundable sum of money which guarantees your place on our programme and covers your accommodation deposit. If your accommodation is left in the same standard as it is found, your deposit will be refunded within 6 weeks after your internship programme. See our Terms & Conditions for more details.
Vaccinations will depend on which destination you decide on and what the relevant government and travel advice is at the time.
Once you have decided on your destination, Pagoda Projects will direct you to your GP for vaccine recommendations and COVID-related vaccine advice. You can also contact Pagoda for any additional information.
Pagoda Projects will be here to support you throughout the entire process, including the visa application. Once you have chosen a destination, we will send the steps you need to complete to apply for your visa. The visa type will depend on your chosen destination.
IMPORTANT: To avoid any complications with the visa process, your passport must be in date for more than 12 months from your programme start date, i.e. if your programme start date is December 2023, your passport expiry date cannot be any date before the 30/11/2024.
Established in 2007, Pagoda Projects have over a decadeâs worth of experience in successfully delivering international programmes on behalf of governmental bodies and universities worldwide.
Our internship and employability programmes have spanned over 20 destinations worldwide, and have welcomed over 4000 students and counting. We are confident in our teamâs ability to deliver meaningful career developing opportunities to prepare the next generation of global graduates!
Internships are limited and participants host companies will be arranged on a first accepted, first served basis. Places can be competitive, so it is important to engage and respond to the team and prospective host company in good time.
In the interest of quality, we limit the number of interns in each host locations regardless of internship availability. In the event that your preferred host location is no longer available, you will be offered an alternative where possible. We will do our best to accommodate your needs and we will explain why any certain destinations are not possible at that time.Once confirming your place on the programme you will be guided through our internship placement process. Our placement processing time, including company interviews, can take up to 14 weeks. This of course depends on the availability of both interviewer (your supervisor) and interviewee (you) as well as how quickly you are able to respond to our team.Step 1: Submit an application to Pagoda and your university/scholarship scheme and secure your place on the programme ASAP
Step 2: Review eligibility and funding in principle with our team and your university/ await outcome of scholarship.
Step 3: Select an internship opportunity and complete the interview process.
Step 4: Book refundable flights, obtain relevant visa and go to your GP for vaccine advice.
Step 5: Ready to go!
Pagoda Projects will be here to support you throughout the entire process. We will keep you updated regularly and provide detailed information each step of the way.
Yes, many! Pagoda Projects works with many universities from all over the world. Therefore, it is highly likely that other students both from your university and other universities will be participating in the programme across the same dates as you.This depends on the programme funding you receive. You will likely be required to cover the costs of flights, accommodation, visa application fees and Covid-19 fees such as quarantine (if required). You should also budget for food, drink, social events and transport in country. You will be understand the funding available to you and outstanding costs expected of you before committing and paying any deposit.
It may be useful to refer to our blogs about budgeting in our various destinations, found here: https://pagodaprojects.com/cost-of-living
Use this link to find out the current daily exchange rates: https://www.xe.com/currency/aud-australian-dollar/
Our short-term internships (6-12 weeks) are unpaid; however, our short-term internship programmes are funding driven, where the cost of Pagoda supporting you throughout the process and in-country, along with your accommodation is typically offset on behalf of Pagoda participants. If looking for long-term (6-12 month) paid opportunities please let the staff know as we also have opportunities in Taiwan and the EUFully comprehensive travel and medical insurance will be provided either by Pagoda or your University. This is subject to review depending on the latest government travel advice, but no student completing any Pagoda programme will be able to take part without the appropriate insurance.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE – 25TH JUNE 2023
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Pagoda Projects are delighted to offer of our 4-week Global Work-Ready Certificate!
We have renamed our ‘Future Skills’ programme to reflect the positive response from employers and students in how this short, 4-week programme has improved their work-readiness and employability prospects in preparation for graduation.
Our mission remains focused on increasing cultural understanding, developing employability skills and helping students to gain valuable experiences in new and innovative ways.
We’ve designed this exciting new and flexible programme in 2022 for those studying at universities in Australia and New Zealand. This interactive short-course has been designed to be flexible and work around your own busy schedule.
GAIN INSIGHT TO NEW AND INTERESTING SECTORS
GAIN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME
LEARN NEW AND RELEVANT SKILLS FOR YOUR EMPLOYABILITY
PROGRAMME DETAILS
- A full induction to the Pagoda Projects APP from a member of the Pagoda team.
- Access to several digital courses focusing on improving cultural fluency, your employability, and digital skills.
- Paired with a cultural mentor from one of our amazing overseas destinations and provided the platform to discuss interesting topics selected by Pagoda.
- Gain lifetime access to all of Pagoda’s live virtual events in 2022, and back catalogue of recorded events, all themed on improving skills, cultural understanding, and interesting insight to a variety of industries.
- Opportunity to network with current participants completing a similar variation of our programme from around the world.
- Full support from our international Pagoda team throughout the duration of the programme.
- Access to the Pagoda Projects alumni network, with over 3,000 past participants of our programmes and where exclusive international job opportunities are posted regularly
- Programme fee: $1000 AUD/ $1050 NZD (there may be full or partial funding available via your university)
- Refundable deposit: $200 AUD required upon enrolmentÂ
PROGRAMME DATES
Fully Flexible Start Dates*
You can expect the programme to comprise of a total of 25-30 hours over the 4 weeks. All aspects of the programme can be completed at time that’s convenient for you.
*Start dates are flexible, however we recommend applying four weeks or more prior to your preferred start date to allow amble time for onboarding and introduction to your Cultural Mentor.
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
Submit a quick application below and one of the friendly Pagoda team will respond within 1 business day to confirm your application has been received.
STEP 2
You will be issued a booking form that summarises the programme T&C’s, which is something you’ll need to look over carefully and sign to finalise your place on the programme.
STEP 3
When you’ve confirmed your place on the programme, our team will be in touch with the initial steps of the onboarding process and begin the process of matching you with a cultural mentor. More details regarding the first few days of the programme would follow closer to your chosen start date.
EVENTS
DURING THE PROGRAMME WE WILL BE HOSTING LOTS OF EVENTS TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS & GAIN EXPERIENCE
Throughout each programme weâll arrange live workshops, sector-specific webinars, Q&As sessions with industry leaders, fireside chats, specific networking events, alumni reunions and social activities to ensure a well-rounded events package that covers a huge variety of topics.
All the events will be delivered virtually, meaning you can access from anywhere in the world.
Each event is no more than an hour long and typically takes place on weekdays only. The event schedule including content of sessions, speakers and topics to be discussed would be finalised closer to the programme start dates and communicated with those taking part.
THE COURSES
What are the skills courses?
Pagoda Projects have developed a series of skills courses set to encourage the development of your skillsets with a focus on âwork readinessâ in a post-pandemic business world.
The Skills series includes courses focusing on Intercultural Fluency, Employability, Digital Competency and Workplace Basics. This framework provides the learner with the agility needed for a globalised and ever-changing workplace, preparing you with the knowledge to communicate effectively within an international team, approach the job-market with confidence and have a strong understanding of the importance of âdigitalâ technologies.
As qualifications remain a vital measure of achievement, an individual certificate is also awarded to you following each successfully completed micro-course.
Why are they important?
Based on the Universities UK â Higher Education in England: Provision, Skills and Graduates Survey, âfor both graduates of all levels and subject areas, skills and competencies came first (82.4% reported this to be a formal or important requirement), followed by relevant work experience (66.7%)â when asked what mattered most when entering the labour market and attaining a job. 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.
This coherence between student and employer views supports our framework in being able to provide learners with accessible skills courses that can be integrated into professional internships; this will allow you to achieve the most important attributes considered by employers.
COURSE DETAILS
EXPAND A COURSE FOR MORE INFORMATION
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the importance of adaptability when dealing with intercultural communication in both the workplace and wider society. There is a focus on the foundations of intercultural understanding and developing cultural fluency, as well as various case studies focusing on Greater China, Mexico and Vietnam.
By completing this course, you will be working towards the following key competencies:
By the end of this course, you will have achieved the following:
- Have created a written article examining the culture of a specific country
- Have self-assessed your abilities of intercultural communication and identified areas of improvement
- Understood how to adapt this knowledge into the working world through business-scenario case studies
This course improves employability skills through self-awareness, skills awareness and enhancing career readiness. This course will equip the individual with the tools to identify your current skillset, understand those that need developing and transfer your 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 your working life.
By completing this course, you will be working towards the following key competencies:
By the end of this course, you 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 your skillset and examples which can later be adapted
- Be more self-aware and understand 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 how to make the most of your 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 completing this course, you will be working towards the following key competencies:
By the end of this course, you will have achieved the following:
- Have an up-to-date LinkedIn profile and know how best to use this to your 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 will equip you 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 you with the skills needed to identify your current skillset, recognise the skills you may be lacking, and provide actionable examples of how to improve these and meet employer’s demands.
By completing this course, you will be working towards the following key competencies:
By the end of this course, you 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 your 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.
- Schedule one audio or video call each week.
- We provide you with a weekly theme (e.g. festivals/traditions, food music/arts etc.) to discuss and share knowledge and experiences in relation to your respective home country cultures
- Share what you have learned each week in your ‘Cultural Journal’ as part of you weekly check-in, with inclusions of videos, pictures etc. if you wish
- Interact with your Cultural Mentor and wider community in online events and discussions
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FUNDING MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM YOUR UNIVERSITY