The document summarizes the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE), which provides international internships for students in science, engineering, and other fields. It offers employers access to highly skilled international students who can gain work experience. Employers in the UK receive top candidates and benefit from their skills, cultural perspectives, and marketing opportunities in other countries. Feedback from Northern Irish employers highlights the program's benefits, including gaining new techniques, cultural learning, and reducing business costs.

2. Accessing Diverse and Advanced International Skills

3. International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience
IAESTE

4. From Civil Engineering to Biotechnology…

5. Funded in the UK by the devolved governments.
Administered by the British Council -the world’s largest cultural relations organisation.
Represented by full-time staff in the British Council offices in Belfast and Edinburgh.
Supported by the Local Committees.
Background: Who are we?

6. To provide local employers with highly skilled, highly motivated trainees from around the world
To provide undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Architecture with course related training overseas
To be a source of cultural enrichment for trainees and their host communities
Placement Programme Aims

7. What benefits could IAESTE bring to my business?
Could this programme help my business acquire a competitive edge?
Could we incorporate this scheme into our export strategy?
Why IAESTE?

8. High calibre
Entrepreneurship
Highly motivated
Specialist skills
Technical and language skills combined in “one package”
Bringing new knowledge/perspective –a fresh approach
Key Skills

9. Marketing of your business profile
Access to international markets
Edge over competitors –market intelligence
Promotion of UK Industries/UK ambassador
Excellent programme to support potential/ current export strategies
International Reach

10. Cultural Learning
Improved Communication skills
Employee motivation to expand horizons
A new perspective on professional practices
Creates a “Buzz” in the organisation
International Perspective

11. Flexibility -Global Presence

12. Engineering fieldsScience fields
ComputerBiology
AeronauticalChemistry
Mechanical Physics
CivilMaterial Science
ElectricalMathematics
ChemicalPharmacy
IndustrialBiochemistry
Environmental engineeringEnvironmental Science
ElectronicsGeology
Information TechnologyComputer
BiotechnologyAgriculture
Food TechnologyArchitecture & Applied Arts
Mechatronics
AeronauticalBusiness
Commerce
Hotel Management
Economics
Flexibility -Specialisms

13. The British Council provides a tailored service which includes:
A stringent selection process
Selection and matching
Entry clearance to UK through UKVI
The Visa process
Accommodation for the students
A social programme
Student Liaison Officer
Bespoke service –reserved offers for a fee £1000
Benefits of working with IAESTE

14. The Programme is 100% employer-led
Placements are set up according to employer requirements:
Specific project opportunity
Skills gap
Maternity / holiday cover
Language skills
Targeting a specific market
Approach

15. Placement period -6 weeks up to a year
Salary -minimum wage (£234 per week)
Designate a mentor/point of contact
Specify a clear project
TERMS & CONDITIONS

16. Employer completes the Offer of training form:
Type of studentDates
Subject fieldSpecify the dates
SpecialisationDuration of placement
Level of study
IT capability
Language ability
Previous practical experience
The steps involved:

17. JANUARY –The Annual IAESTE Conference
MARCH / APRIL –Receiving a Nomination
APRIL / MAY –Accepting your student trainee
JUNE onwards –Your trainee starts work
The steps involved:

18. Access to students from 1000 + universities worldwide
Students in penultimate year of undergraduate study or recent graduates
Selection based on qualifications, relevant skills and knowledge, motivation and linguistic ability
Traineeships in the UK are at a premium -UK employers receive the highest calibre of trainees
‘Top class talent’ guaranteed

19. Local Employers Benefitting
NI
Companies
2014
Armagh Observatory
Queen’s University Belfast
KainosSoftware Ltd
NWE Wireless Networks
Intelesens
NI Environment Link
Translink
Larne Borough Council
Michelin
University of Ulster
URS
Crane Energy Flow Solutions
Seagate Technologies
Precision Engineering
SAP
Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute
CDE Global
PerfecsealLtd
Devenish Nutrition

20. Employer Feedback
“They can return to their home country and spread the word about URS and what we do. Gives URS employees the chance to mentor a high calibre student. Gives us the chance to experience different cultures, at home”.
Gareth McClimmonds, URS

21. Employer Feedback
“IAESTE placement candidates are an elite, self- selected subset of University level students who by presenting themselves to the programme, have already demonstrated exceptional self-confidence, ambition, motivation and the drive to grasp the opportunity. I strongly recommend you consider taking this year and in future years”.
Michael Caulfield, Intelesens

22. Employer Feedback
“I highly recommend the programme, you can get the high calibre students with specific skills that you target and IAESTE does the whole process for you”.
JianshengXu, Seagate Technologies

23. Employer Feedback
“I would highly recommend other companies to host an IAESTE trainee. This placement has helped us learn new techniques and has helped promote a greater interest in other cultures. The business has also benefited in that losses are being reduced through the work performed by the IAESTE trainee”.
Karl Warne, Perfecseal

24. Customer satisfaction
survey results show that over
95%
of employers were
highly satisfied
Customer satisfaction

25. Employer Video
IAESTE EMPLOYER VIDEO

26. Karen Moses (Northern Ireland and Wales)
IAESTE UKkaren.moses@britishcouncil.org
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