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SaltireFoundation UndergraduateInternship Programme
2011
Introduction
o Background
o Programme Overview
o Who we’re looking for
o 2011 Placements
o Timescales
o Questions
Scotland’s Challenge
Constraint in growing global businesses of scale is not technology or opportunity but human resources:
Improve marketing & sales capability
Global mindsetConfident,
entrepreneurial capabilities
Future Business Leaders
Two Programmes
The SaltireFoundation will help create these future business leaders via two routes:
UndergraduateInternship
Programme
FellowshipProgramme
100 students per year (5 year goal)
20 fellows per year
Undergraduate Programme
Aim
To establish a highly competitive international summer internship programme for undergraduates which will develop and enhance international networks for Scotland.
Objective• Opportunity to gain practical work experience in an international context and
increase skill set and ambition of Scotland's students. • Being involved in a demanding project of real commercial significance. • Networking with senior level executives. • Immersing yourself in the culture of one of the world’s key business locations.
Interns 2010
Poland
New York City
Japan (at summit of Mt Fuji)
Interns 2010
Boston, USA
Malmo, Sweden
Shenzhen, China
Host Companies 2010
We are looking for Ambassadors for Scotland with the following attributes:
Professional Motivated
‘Can-do’ attitude Independent
Up for a real challenge Ability to work under pressure
Dedicated to alumni activities
And who we’re not looking for…
X Those just seeking employment abroad
X Those with no long-term commitment to Scotland or the SaltireFoundation
X Anyone looking for a paid holiday
Who we are looking for…
Eligibility Criteria
To apply you must:
be available for 8 week overseas placement starting mid July 2011;
be in the UK for 4 weeks prior to undertaking 8 week placement (for visa processing,
PR activity, networking/briefing events);
not have previous international business placement experience (as part of your
course or other);
be in your penultimate year of undergraduate study returning to Scotland for final year
in 2011;
be studying at a Scottish university;
be able to demonstrate your commitment to Scotland;
What happens next?
Information Sessions Jan/Feb 2011
Applications open 18th February 2011
Online application forms (www.saltirefoundation.com)
Applications close 28th February 2011
Speed interviews Glasgow, 23-24 March 2011
Telephone interviews begin April 2011 (Date TBC)
Placements confirmed by 15th April 2011
Pre placement briefing June 2011
Visa application process May/June 2011
Placements begin July 2011
For More Information
www.saltirefoundation.com
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