1. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TRUST AND ENGAGEMENT FOR THE UK WORLDWIDE

2. IAESTE International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience Outward mobility circa 40 NI students annually Inward mobility circa 40 international students annually

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

4. Brief History:  Founded at Imperial College in 1948  Originally 10 founding members  Now over 85 member countries - different types of partner organisations

5. What can IAESTE bring to your business? Highly skilled trainee High level of demand for UK placements Specialist skills International perspective Cultural awareness Global links/connections Short-term summer placement

6. IAESTE Commitment required from NI employers: Placements can be for 6 weeks min up to a year (norm would be a 12 week placement) Trainee should be paid a net allowance of at least £210 a week (in accordance with minimum wage) Programme is employer-led in that placements are set up according to employer requirements

7. IAESTE Job Example in NI: SubjectMechanical Engineering CompanyUlster Carpet Mills LocationPortadown JobThe student will be working as part of a research & development team looking at a new Axminster weaving & finishing process. Trainee will be involved in 1 major project with specific responsibilities & will be available for assistance in other projects. Duration10 weeks RequiredPreference for someone from EU/EEA/Switzerland with reasonable amount of practical experience. English must be excellent. IAESTE

8. IAESTE Job Example in NI: SubjectPhysics, Mathematics, Computer Science (Specialisation – Astronomy/Astrophysics CompanyArmagh Observatory LocationArmagh JobStudent will be assigned to a supervisor who will provide a short research project in 1 of the observatories. Principle research areas: sellae astrophysics, solar physics, solar system astronomy and dynamics. Duration6 weeks RequiredPreference for someone from South Africa if possible owing to involvement in the Southern African Large Telescope Project. English must be excellent. IAESTE

9. Current job situation in NI: 15 QUB Electrical Eng/Electronics Engineering Civil Eng Pharmacy Physics Chemistry Marine Bio Architecture 4 UU Computer Science Engineering Architecture IAESTE

10. CDE IrelandMechanical Eng Translink Ulster Carpet Mills Agri Foods & Agriculture/Food Science Biosciences Inst Larne Borough CouncilEnvironmental Science Graham Construction W Clements Chemicals Chemical Eng Armagh ObservatoryAstrophysics IAESTE

11. IAESTE Job Example - student: SubjectEnvironmental Engineering CompanyACTED, Central Asia Office LocationTajikistan JobTo assist in implementation of mission's projects directed to enhancement of environment in rural and mountainous areas Duration8 – 15 weeks RequiredStudent should have excellent analytical and reporting skills IAESTE

12. William Kilpatrick UUJ - Mechanical Engineering 9 Weeks in Naturen Ltd. Budapest, Hungary in 2009. “Living and working abroad has significantly broadened my life experience in addition to my engineering skills. The internship increased my self confidence and strengthened my resolve to achieve my academic aspirations on return to university”

13. IAESTE BCNI SUPPORT  Accommodation organised for trainee  Entry clearance to UK through UKBA  IAESTE Summer Reception Officer for international trainees  Administration of programme (offer forms, liaison with overseas offices)

14. IAESTE BCNI SUPPORT Local IAESTE committee Social Programme Great Summer Weather! I had always known that international work experience would be beneficial – it wasn’t until I completed my placement that I realised just how advantageous my time abroad had been. I have gained an insight into the world of Astronomy that I never could have dreamed of before hearing about IAESTE. Personally, I feel that I have grown into a much more confident, independent and mature person after my experiences. Thomas Marshall, Queen’s University Belfast

15. For more information contact: Wendy Waring – Head FE/HE Programmes Wendy.waring@britishcouncil.org Louise Greer – IAESTE Louise.greer@britishcouncil.org Melissa Catterson -– IAESTE Melissa.catterson@britishcouncil.org www.britishcouncil.org/nireland www.britishcouncil.org