{"id":155,"date":"2022-01-06T10:22:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T10:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/artshumsemployability\/?p=155"},"modified":"2022-01-06T10:22:19","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T10:22:19","slug":"the-british-council-generation-uk-virtual-internship-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/artshumsemployability\/2022\/01\/06\/the-british-council-generation-uk-virtual-internship-online\/","title":{"rendered":"The British Council Generation UK Virtual Internship (online)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">8-week online internship placements with over 250 companies based in China. Deadline for applications 16 January 2022. Internships start February and March 2022<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:15px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Montserrat';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">Generation UK was launched by the British Council in 2013 to help young UK nationals increase their employability, enhance their long-term job prospects, and develop a global mind-set through study and work experience opportunities in China. By encouraging UK students and recent graduates to engage with China, Generation UK aims to bring young people from both countries closer together, increase mutual understanding, and pave the way to lasting links and partnerships between the UK and China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:15px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Montserrat';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">In 2021\/22, the British Council and Virtual Internships are excited to be partnering to offer students and recent graduates the opportunity to complete a Virtual Internships Programme (start dates in February and March 2022) with host companies based in China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:15px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Montserrat';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">The programme offers 8-week online internship placements with over 250 companies based in China. These companies are excited to host UK students and recent graduates who are interested in acquiring valuable skills and work experience to help take the next step in their career!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module none divienhancer-hover-effect et_pb_text et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:15px; font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Montserrat';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"><span class=\"star\">*<\/span>DEADLINE:\u00a0The final deadline to submit the registration form is Sunday 16th January 2022. We suggest completing your application ASAP.<br \/>\nThese internships will start February &amp; March 2022.<br \/>\nIf you have any questions, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:genuk@virtualinternships.com\">genuk@virtualinternships.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Successful candidates will participate in the British Council funded programme that includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An introduction to Mandarin Chinese language<\/li>\n<li>A project and required submission (China Challenge)<\/li>\n<li>Invitation to a weekly Slack chat with all other virtual interns<\/li>\n<li>2 dedicated professional development coaching calls<\/li>\n<li>China-specific events which may include Cultural activities &amp; insights, China Business Seminars<\/li>\n<li>Access to CareerBridge (Virtual Internships\u2019 online professional development curriculum)<\/li>\n<li>8 weeks guaranteed Virtual Internship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>fill out short registration form<\/li>\n<li>complete the online application form and submit documents for British Council<\/li>\n<li>Record 3 Virtual video questions<\/li>\n<li>await offer outcome<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_button_alignment_phone_center et_pb_module \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualinternships.com\/generationuk\"><strong>Find out more and Apply Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/artshumsemployability\/files\/2022\/01\/British_Council_Flyer.pdf\">British_Council_Flyer<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8-week online internship placements with over 250 companies based in China. 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