Work Experience Program 2012

WORK EXPERIENCEPROGRAMS 2012

WORK & STUDY | PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS & CAREERCONNECT™

WORKING HOLIDAY | RANCH STAY | VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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At IH Vancouver, we understand that language acquisition is only

the first step in achieving your career goals. With this in mind, we

have developed a wide variety of work-related programs providing

real-world experience.

All work experience programs consist of study at International

House Vancouver and a work component. The majority of our

work placements utilize the services of Internex™ Internship

Exchange, Canada’s leader in International student placement.

work experience

booking process & level requirement

Visa Description

Open Working Holiday VisaFor students from Germany, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, Latvia, Italy, Norway, Czech Republic, Japan, Spain, Brazil, Chile, Taiwan and Korea.

International Co-opFor students from Poland, Czech Republic, Chile, France, Germany, Latvia, Norway, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland.

C-30 VisaOpen to all participants eligible to attain a student visa and who undertake a relevant course of study and where the internship is not more than 50% of the total program of study. Can be used for unpaid internships or entry level tourism and hospitality internship placements.

Young ProfessionalsFor students from Austria, Chile, Czech Rep., France, Germany, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

*Each of the eligible visas has different requirements. Please check with a Canadian embassy or consulate in your country prior to applying. IH Vancouver is unable to offer any visa application assistance for this program. *Work experience program descriptions can be found at http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/intro_incoming-intro_entrant.aspx

Choose Your Program of Study & Duration

Determine the type of Visa / Permit that you will need

Determine the Work Placement Service Option that you require

Contact IH Vancouver or an IH Vancouver authorized agent for registration

TOEFL score

TOEIC score

IELTS

Cambridge ESOL

IH Level

29 (CBT 90+)

500

65 (CBT 180+)

700

5.5

FCE

65 (CBT 180+)

700

5.5

FCE

29 (CBT 90+)

500

45 (CBT 133)

600

4.5

PET

29 (CBT 90+)

500

29 (CBT 90+)

500

ProfessionalInternship

CareerConnect™

Working Holiday

Ranchstay Work & Study72 weeks

Work & Study32 weeks

Work & Study40 weeks

Pre -Intermediate

Pre -Intermediate

Pre -Intermediate

Pre -Intermediate

CareerConnect™

CompletionLower -Intermediate

Mid -Intermediate

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= Available

work placement service options

definitions

Cultural IntegratIOn

aSSISteD WOrk PlaCement

PerSOnal BuSIneSS CarDS

guaranteeD WOrk PlaCement

tHe Internex JOB BOarD

emPlOYer FOllOW-uP

SelF-PlaCement

The IH Vancouver staff will assist

you in meeting local people and

pursuing your hobbies/interests

throughout your stay in Vancouver.

Although you are expected to

arrange your own interview, you will

be able to use both the counselling

services and job board of Internex.

In addition to your student ID Card,

you will be given printed business

cards with your local contact

information included.

Staff from Internex will meet you

and have a preliminary consultation

with you, contact all potential

employers on your behalf and

arrange interviews for you with

potential employers. All participants

in this program benefit from a job

placement guarantee.

As Vancouver’s premier job

placement agency for international

students, Internex is frequently

contacted by companies looking

for student workers. You will have

access to contact information

and job details of all prospective

employers partnering with Internex.

An IH or Internex representative will

contact your prospective employer

to ensure that the terms and

conditions of employment are fair

and that the type of employment

meets the objectives of the program.

You arrange your own job interviews

and are entirely responsible for

finding your own work. Once hired,

a representative of IH Vancouver

must visit your employer to ensure

that your job meets the objectives of

the program.

Basic Package

Gold Package

PremiumPackage

Services

*Guaranteed Work Placement

Assisted Work Placement

Self-Placement

Employer Follow-up

Work Placement Seminar

Resume Writing Workshop

Emergency Medical Interpreter

Complimentary Mail/Fax Service

Cultural Integration Assistance

24-hour Emergency Number

Travel Advice/Counselling

Free local calls at IH Vancouver/Whistler

Resume Proof-Reading

Access to the Internex Job Board

IH Business Cards

Interview Bootcamp

2 Consultation Interviews with Internex (Pre-Placement)

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work & study - English for Customer Service and Retail Trade

requirements

ages 18 ~ 30 | paid yes

visa/permits C-30, Working Holiday, International Co-op,

Young Professionals

minimum work duration 16 weeks

other info.

work start date Any

work location Greater Vancouver, Whistler (Special Only)

required course

optional course

required pre-entry level

Business english

General English

Lower-Intermediate

CareerConnect™

Test Preparation

Lower-Intermediate(Integrated)

16 weeks initial study

16 weeks work

400

400


20 weeks work

500

500


24 weeks work

600

600


36 weeks work

900

900

Straight ProgramsInitial Study (pre-work)

Internship

Total study hours

Work hours not to exceed


16 weeks work

4 weeks study

400

400


20 weeks work

4 weeks study

500

500


24 weeks work

8 weeks study

600

600


36 weeks work

8 weeks study

900

900

Sandwich ProgramsInitial Study (pre-work)

Internship

Post-placement work

Total study hours



10 weeks work

2 weeks study

200

200

WHISTLER - SPECIAL

Study Start 1st week of May


work & study - English for Hospitality - Resort Programs

requirements

ages 18 ~ 30 | paid yes

visa/permits C-30, Working Holiday, International Co-op, Young Professionals

minimum work duration 20 weeks

other info.

work start dates for resort placements Whistler: 1st and 2nd Monday of DecemberRockymountains: 1st and 2nd Monday of December 1st and 2nd Monday of June

work start date Any

required course

optional course

required pre-entry level

work location

english for Hospitality

General English

Lower-Intermediate

Rocky Mountains

CareerConnect™

Test PreparationBusiness English

Whistler


20 weeks study

20 weeks work

500

500

Yes

Yes

24 weeks study

24 weeks work

600

600

Yes

Yes

48 weeks study

48 weeks work

1200

1200

No

Yes

Straight ProgramsInitial Study (pre-work)

Internship

Total study hours


Whistler

Rocky Mountains

16 weeks study

20 weeks work

4 weeks study

500

500

Yes

Yes

16 weeks study

24 weeks work

8 weeks study

600

600

Yes

Yes

40 weeks study

48 weeks work

8 weeks study

1200

1200

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sandwich Programs

Summer Start Date

Winter Start Date

Summer Start Date

Winter Start Date

Initial Study (pre-work)

Internship

Post-placement Work

Total study hours


Whistler

Rocky Mountains


22 weeks work

22 wks study while working

605

600

Integrated ProgramsInitial Study (pre-work)

Internship

Study while working

Total study hours


WHISTLER - BLACKCOMB SPECIAL

professional internships & careerconnect™

requirements

ages 21+ | paid no

education experience in your area of interest for placement

visa/permits Visitor’s Authorization (Dissertation Students only),

C-30, SWAP, Working Holiday or Young Worker’s Exchange

CareerConnect™ Components

Team BuildingTeam Activities & Group Projects & Presentations

Interaction

Self AnalysisConflict Styles and Resolution & Self Improvement

LanguageDebates & Business Language Development

Local CustomsLabour laws & Multiculturalism & Workplace Environments

Professional Growth & DevelopmentGoal Setting & Creative Problem Solving

Role PlayConflict Resolution & Real Work Situations

Language & Customs

AssessmentRegular Tests & Reports

FeedbackProgress Consultation

Testing & Progress

Interview ProcessSkills Assessment & Personal Marketing

Interviews

Internship & CareerConnect™ Process

Study at IHincludingCareer-Connect™

Consult withplacementsupervisor

Interview withpotential host company

Conductinternship athost company

ArchitectureEvent ManagementFashionGraphic DesignSports & Recreation

Arts, Culture & Design

Database Design & AdministrationNetwork & System AdministrationSoftware Engineering & DesignSystems Analysis & DesignWeb Development & Design

IT (specific skills required)

Hotel & CateringRetailTravel & Tourism

Hospitality

Engineering (mechanical, electronic, civil)Law (limited)Veterinary Medicine

Professional

AccountingFinance (limited)Import / ExportInsuranceLogisticsMarket ResearchMarketing & Online MarketingOffice AdministrationReal EstateSales

Business

EducationEnvironmental Work & Wildlife Conservation

Media (experience & excellent English required)

NGO/Non-ProfitPoliticsPublic Relations & CommunicationsSocial Work

Community Service

CareerConnect™ goals:

Social Skills• Intercultural knowledge and understanding• Multicultural interests and awareness

Personal Skills• Develop interpersonal communication skills• Professional growth and development• Effective resume writing• Job interview skills

Canadian Workplace• The Canadian workplace experience• Canadian business context and values• Future of Canadian business from a global perspective

English Proficiency• Improve overall workplace English competence• Develop oral communication skills• Develop business writing skills

available Internship Fields:Over the past 10 years, IH students have internships in the following areas:


working holiday

requirements

ages 19 - 35 | paid yes

visa/permits Working Holiday Permit or

equivalent

* minimum of 4 weeks at IH Vancouver to be

eligible for either service package

*Anyone enrolling for this service must have obtained a Working Holiday Visa or equivalent prior to booking

*Subject to terms and conditions

= Available

Working Holiday Basic

Working Holiday Premium

Services

*Guaranteed Work Placement

Assisted Work Placement

Self-Placement

Employer Follow-up

Work Placement Seminar

Resume Writing Workshop

Emergency Medical Interpreter

Complimentary Mail/Fax Service

Cultural Integration Assistance

24-hour Emergency Number

Travel Advice/Counselling

Free local calls at IH Vancouver/Whistler

Resume Proof-Reading

Access to the Internex Job Board

IH Business Cards

Interview Bootcamp

2 Consultation Interviews with Internex (Pre-Placement)

work placement service options


Why choose ranchstay? • Learn about Canadian culture

• Improve language skills

• Learn about farming in general

• Be involved with a Canadian family 24/7

• Get to know the Canadian countryside

• Improve horsemanship skills (for candidates that are on

a horse farm) or farming skills in general

available Farm types• Horse farms (Breeding farm/Training farm, Horse boarding

farm, farm with horses)

• Guest ranch (involves more household chores)

• Cattle ranch

• Alpaca farm

• Vineyards

• Sheep farm

• Mixed farm

ranchstay

Participants will stay with a family who run their own farm or

ranch and will include them in their personal activities local

events and show how to get around in rural daily life. Students

pay a weekly fee to stay on the ranch and do not work other

than simple household chores.

requirements

ages 18+

preplaced Yes | paid no

visa/permits Any, including Visitors Authorization

* minimum 4-week study at IH Vancouver or IH Whistler required


Candidate’s Objectives• Enjoy social interaction / meet new people

• Learn about a new society, country, cultures or community

• Fulfill a sense of empathy / connection with a “cause”

• Be a part of positive change in their community

• Have fun

• Build personal empowerment and self-esteem

• Instil a value of giving and caring

• Complete education or work experience requirements

• Get involved and learn about Canadian wildlife or First

nations

• Get to know and enjoy the Canadian Outdoors

• Improve language skills

volunteer experience

requirements

ages 18+

preplaced Yes | paid no

visa/permits Any, including Visitors Authorization

* * minimum 4-week study at IH Vancouver or IH Whistler required


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WORK EXPERIENCEPROGRAMS 2012

WORK & STUDY | PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS & CAREERCONNECT™

WORKING HOLIDAY | RANCH STAY | VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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