universidad del norte - Global Internship Conference

Global Internship Conference
Singapore
Paula Sofía Gómez
Universidad del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
June 2013
1. Where is Colombia located?
a)
b)
c)
d)
South Africa
Australia
North America
South America
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Barranquilla, Colombia
2. Where is Universidad del Norte located?
a) Bogotá
b) Medellín
c) Barranquilla
d) Cartagena
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3. Who is the most famous colombian?
a) El Pibe
b) Juanes
c) Falcao
d) Shakira
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El Pibe
– Soccer player
Juanes – Artist
Sofía Vergara - Actrees
Falcao – Soccer player
Mariana Pajon - gold medalist in
cycling – London 2012
Juan Manuel Santospresident
Juan Pablo Montoya - F1 driver
Rentería – Baseball player
Shakira – Artist
Silvia Tcherassi - fashion
designer
García Márquez - Writer
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CARNIVALS
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• Universidad del Norte was founded
in 1966 in Barranquilla, Colombia.
• The internationalization process has
always been an important strategy
in the development plan of
Universidad del Norte.
• It is the number one university on
the Caribbean Coast and one of the
top universities in Colombia.
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• It has 22 undergraduate courses, 52
masters courses and 9 PhD
programs.
• It has 155 international agreements
with other universities.
• Number of students: 9.748 students
per
semester
undergraduate
courses and 2.759 in masters and
PhD programs.
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UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE
TEACHING
RESEARCH
EXTENSION
Unidad de Promoción y
Relaciones Corporativas
Dean
Vice Acad. Dean
Vice Administrative
& Finance Dean
Dir. Extension
Profesional
Internship
Office
The Internship Office aims to expand the horizons of students,
enabling them to make informed career decisions in order to
progress towards high personal and professional achievement and a
fulfilling future. Services we offer:
 Information
 One to one guidance
 Career Development Learning/
Career Management Skills
 Contact with employers and
other opportunity providers
PreInternship
PostInternship
Placement
Internship
PREINTERNSHIP
Course of Career
Development:
Learning/Career
Management Skills
Activities with CPP:
Career Fairs, Practice Interview
Program and On-Campus
Recruiting
Professional
development
workshop
COACHING
1 HOUR
PER WEEK
Tips for a
sucessfull
career
Resume and
Cover Letter
Writing
Send the CV to the
companies
Follow up the
process of
recruitment
Receive the
application from
companies
Placement
Internship
proyect support
by a teacher
Meetings in the
companies where
the students are
placed
Internship
Monitoring by
student’s
supervisor
POST -INTERNSHIP
Overall assessment of the
learning process
Evaluation of each
student by their
supervisor
Final recommendations
for the University,
Students and Companies
CPP
Internship
Companies
Language
immersion
Language +
Internship
• Introduction an development of the program.
• Strategies of the program.
• Characteristics and benefits of the program.
• Application, selection and monitoring of the students before,
after and during the internship.
• Challenges of the Disney International Program.
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• International Internship Program at
Walt
Disney
World
Resort®
is
a
successful 6 month program.
• Students have the opportunity to work
at Walt Disney World Resort® while also
studying at Valencia´s International
College.
• It’s a life-changing opportunity.
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Walt Disney
World
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Valencia
College
Barranquilla, Colombia
Universidad
del Norte
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K32hAdAoMQQ&list=PL985F21407E7965EE&i
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•Students are housed at WDW
and are engaged in academic
study and academic training at
the same time.
•Valencia College is responsible
for ensuring that students
maintain their J-1 Student
exchange visitor status.
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• This is an academic program that is
designed by Valencia College and Universidad
del Norte to provide students with an
international learning opportunity at the Walt
Disney World® Resort.
•Students will be enrolled full time at
Valencia College and upon program
completion they will receive a total of 12
credit hours.
• Students receive a certificate from Valencia
College upon successful completion of the
program.
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• Preparation course (3 credits): This
class provides hands-on training and
skill building, designed to prepare the
students for finding, getting, and
succeeding in an internship.
• Business Management Course (3
credits): Course topics include customer
service,
professional
image,
teambuilding, diversity and culture,
presentation skills, decision making,
communication skills, management
skills, and attitude.
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• Disney Collegiate Course (3 credits): Students can
choose from one the following courses: Advanced
Studies in Hospitality Management, Corporate Analysis,
Corporate Communication, Creativity and Innovation,
Human Resource Management, Interactive Learning
Program, Experiential Learning, Marketing You, and
Organizational Leadership.
• Academic Training Internship at the WDWR (3 credits):
This internship course focuses on specific training
roles at the Walt Disney World Resort.
• Academic Training Online Course (3 credits): This
professional development course guides students
through their internship course via reflective
assignments in constructing a personal career
development plan.
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Throughout the program students
develop skills and experience how
businesses operate in the United
States.
Valencia will provide opportunities for
students to participate in local field
trips
and
cultural
immersion
excursions to learn about American
culture. In addition, they are given the
opportunity to do volunteer work.
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There are many possible roles which participants in
the Academic Exchange Program could be assigned.
Like:
•Resort Hospitality/Front Desk
•Merchandise
•Quick-Service Food and Beverage
•Operations
•Main Entrance Operations
Participants will work an average of 30 - 37.5 hours per
week except during peak seasons when they will
complete more than 37.5 hours.
Students will spend approximately six to eight hours in
class per week, plus approximately four hours per
week for homework
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The students live in housing
complexes, they have the chance
to meet other students and live in
a comfortable community.
The housing complexes are part of
exclusive
Disney
apartment
communities that are home to
Disney International Program
participants from all over the
world.
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In order for students to be enrolled in the program, they must satisfy the following
requirements:
1. The student’s primary purpose in the United
States must be to study rather than work.
2. The student must be in good academic standing at
their home school, minimum 3.5 / 5.0 = grade
average 65% or above.
3. The Academic Training Internship must be related
to their major field of study.
4. The student must meet the minimum English
language requirements.
5. Pass an interview with the WDW recruitment
team.
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• FEES:
Application Fee
Tuition and Fees
Injury and Sickness Insurance
SEVIS Fee
Disney Program Administration Fee
Total
$ 50
$ 2.450
$ 510
$ 180
$104.50
$3190
– Living Expenses (approximate): The student must have enough money
when they start the program for initial expenses and to support themselves
until they receive their first paycheck in the second week. $400 for this
purpose.
– Housing and transportation costs: Disney will deduct the cost of their
housing and bus transportation (approximately $100/week) from their
weekly paychecks.
– Food: $75 per week
– Personal expenses: $50 per week
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– Flights : US$800 (from Colombia to USA)
• INCOME:
– 37.5 hours x US$8 = US$300 per week x 4 weeks = US$1.200
– US$1.200 x 6 months = US$7.200
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• Universidad del Norte assigns the
students a teacher, from the University,
to assist them during the internship.
• The Internship Office of Universidad del
Norte also assists students during the
process.
• Valencia College provides support
during the stay and evaluates the
student´s progress.
• WDW train and provide feedback to
students.
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• Students give presentations to
encourage future participation in
the program.
• Students participate in fairs to
share their experiences .
• Students provide feedback so
Universidad del Norte can make
improvements to the program.
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• Acquire multicultural experience for an
increasingly globalised world.
• Improve their English.
• Professional experience for their CV.
• Creating contacts and networks for the
future.
• This
program
provides
real-world
experience.
• Free tickets entry to the theme parks for
family and friends.
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• Agreement with Tompkins Cortland
Community College, but in 2010 it finished.
• Not all the academic programs can
participate.
• English proficiency of students.
• Other international internship options.
• Since 2013 the program runs once a year
rather than twice a year.
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Coordinación de Prácticas Profesionales
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