Nippon Keidanren – LUCE Program (Tokyo, Japan) November 18, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Asian studies, Japan, Japanese, Juniors, Luce, Summer 2009, Tokyo, business, economics, history, language skillls, research, sophomores, writing.comments closed
Organization Description:
Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) is a comprehensive economic organization born in May 2002 by amalgamation of Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organizations) and Nikkeiren (Japan Federation of Employers’ Associations). Its membership of 1,662 is comprised of 1,343 companies, 130 industrial associations, and 47 regional economic organizations (as of June 22, 2007).
The mission of Nippon Keidanren is to accelerate growth of Japan’s and world economy and to strengthen the corporations to create additional value to transform Japanese economy into one that is sustainable and driven by the private sector.
Nippon Keidanren establishes timely consensus and works towards the resolution of a variety of issues concerning Japanese business community, including economic, industrial, social, and labor. Nippon Keidanren communicates with its stakeholders including political leaders, administrators, labor unions, and citizens at large, urging its members to adhere to Charter for Corporate Behavior and Global Environment Charter, in order to recover public confidence in businesses. It also attempts to resolve international problems and to deepen economic relations with other countries through policy dialogue with governments, business groups and concerned international organizations.
Internship Description:
Nippon Keidanren wishes the intern will gain basic understanding of the issues which Japan’s economy and business communities are facing now during the internship. The intern will undertake summer-long research in an area of her own interest with minimum advice from a mentor. Assignments are not given, but what she tries to find for herself. She will be expected to write and present a research paper at the end of the internship.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Interest in Japan, or its economy, business community, politics, history, culture or whatever she likes is a prerequisite. Intermediate level of fluency in spoken Japanese is an advantage, but not a requirement. |
Personality: Independently motivated Responsible Courteous Flexible |
AXA Rosenberg – American Cities Program (San Francisco) November 17, 2008
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AXA Rosenberg is a global equity investment manager that uses an active investment management process based on fundamental investment analysis and powered by the innovative use of technology. Our goal is to consistently deliver alpha (returns above the market) to our clients. We work on behalf of our clients from offices in Greenwich (Connecticut), Hong Kong, London, Orinda (California), Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto.
The “AXA” in “AXA Rosenberg” was adopted in 1999 when we entered into a strategic alliance with AXA Investment Managers. At that time, we were managing less than US$9 billion, and we laid out our vision of what we believed we could become: the pre-eminent global quantitative equity manager, providing innovative, high-quality investment solutions for clients, stimulating and rewarding careers for employees, and superior returns for shareholders. Despite the challenging equity market environment, AXA Rosenberg remains profitable and continues to deliver clients strong long-term investment performance, the key to long term success in our business. With a stable and dedicated global team, we are well on our way to achieving our vision.
We strive for an informal collegial yet professional environment where every team member takes personal initiative and responsibility for ensuring that our commitments to clients as well as our individual and team aspirations are met. Success in the AXA Rosenberg environment requires curiosity and an insatiable appetite for learning; a strong sense of personal responsibility; the courage to communicate openly and honestly; a passion for innovation; and the commitment to treating others with dignity and respect. We expect a lot of ourselves and of each other because what we do for our clients is important, and it matters that we do it well.
Internship opportunity:
AXA Rosenberg is offering a 10-week internship working directly for the Global Chief Operating Officer (Wellesley 1975) on various aspects of the management of the business. The internship will be located at our Orinda California office (San Francisco Bay Area, 22 miles east of downtown San Francisco), which is within walking distance of the Orinda BART station.
The core project for this summer will focus on the internal governance of the firm. As a highly collegial firm, many of the decisions made in our firm are the result of group discussion rather than the sole responsibility of an individual. As a result, the way the firm is governed is through an array of standing and ad hoc committees. Ensuring that the right people are on these Committees, the right topics are being considered by them, and that their discussions and decisions are shared with the right parties throughout the firm is critical to the effective functioning of the organization. The intern will update the description of the governance structure by working with the chairs of each committee, survey committee members of selected committees on the effectiveness of their work, and analyze the effectiveness of the governance structure in general.
The Intern will present her findings to senior leaders of the firm at the end of the internship.
Other projects may be added to the internship as time allows.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: The successful candidate will have an interest in business as a career. Successful candidates will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and be adept at researching, analyzing and forming a point of view on broad conceptual topics. In addition, the successful candidate will have solid technical skills and be proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SharePoint is a plus.
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Personality: Strong interpersonal skills Detail oriented Motivated Open minded
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Global Business Network – American Cities Internship Program (San Francisco) November 17, 2008
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Organization Description:
GBN specializes in helping organizations adapt and grow more effectively and more responsibly in the face of mounting uncertainty—whether it’s uncertainty about their future, the future of their industry, or the future of the world at large. Founded in 1987 and a member of the Monitor Group since 2000, GBN is a pioneer in the evolution and application of scenario planning, integrating this expertise with experiential learning, insights from a diverse network of thought leaders, and other strategic tools. The firm’s consulting and training services enable its clients—leading companies, governments, and nonprofits—to address five critical outcomes: enhancing strategy development and decision-making under uncertainty, catalyzing innovation, improving organizational adaptability, aligning stakeholders, and boosting executive intelligence. GBN is a collegial and fun intellectual environment and looks forward to welcoming its eighth Wellesley intern!
Internship Description:
Working with the head of communications, Nancy Murphy ‘76, the intern will provide research and editorial support for GBN consulting projects and content development initiatives (publications, books, articles, videos, presentations). In particular, she will conduct background research on, and have an opportunity to write about, key uncertainties in the business environment—including developing markets (e.g., Asia, Africa, Latin America), environmental issues (e.g., climate change), socio-cultural issues (e.g., demographic trends), and technological/scientific developments (e.g., social networking, biotech). She will have one or more in-depth anchor projects, (ideally, at least one of these will be related to her own academic interests), as well as have an opportunity to work with many senior consultants on shorter term research tasks covering a wide range of issues and industries. She will also have an opportunity to interact, both socially and professionally, with the Monitor Group summer interns.
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Ventures in Development – LUCE China (Shanghai) November 10, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in China, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Shanghai, Summer 2009, Tibetan, business, development, economics, entrepreneur, international relations, journalism, language skillls, nonprofit, research, sophomores.comments closed
Organization Description:
Ventures in Development is a non-profit organization that seeks to incubate and launch social enterprise ventures. We take innovative approaches to solve social issues and apply traditional business skills to achieve the double bottom line. Our vision is to solve development challenges through innovative and sustainable business solutions. Our current work spans two areas: Knowledge Development and Enterprise Development.
Our Knowledge Development platform aims to increase the awareness and adoption of social enterprises by creating an environment that can engage people on the issues of social entrepreneurship. We aim to achieve this through the following programs:
Case Studies: There are very little known cases of social entrepreneurship in this region. The goal of this program is to showcase and analyze home grown cases of social enterprises. Presentations: There is very limited understanding on social enterprises. We regularly give presentations and run workshops to increase the understanding of this field.
Our Enterprise Development platform encourages corporations, non-profits, and social entrepreneurs to take action to solve development problems with business solutions. We help identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable businesses and create social impact. We are currently incubating two enterprises: Shokay (www.shokay.com) and Mei Xiang Yak Cheese (www.meixiangcheese.com). In Shokay, we are the social entrepreneurs ourselves. Through experiencing firsthand the challenges of launching a social enterprise in China, we are better equipped to help incubate future enterprises. In Mei Xiang Yak Cheese, we are incubating a Tibetan family to become role models of social entrepreneurship in remote Tibetan areas.
Internship Description:
Depending on her interest, the intern will work with either the Knowledge Development or Enterprise Development team.
An Enterprise Development Intern reports to Enterprise Development Manager, but works with the entire ViD team aiming to identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable and create social impact. Interns at ViD will play an important role by researching and identifying business opportunities that solve development challenges and lead to implementable social business plans. Interns will indicate their findings through feasibility reports written and presented to team members.
A Knowledge Development Intern works with the Case Study Program and reports to the Knowledge Development Manager. Knowledge Development Interns research on social entrepreneurship cases. There is the opportunity to travel, interview, and conduct studies on social entrepreneurs. The intern should have an interest in working with rural communities in Western China provinces (Yunnan, Qinghai). The intern will be responsible for developing and presenting rigorous analytical cases studies.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: § Strong interest in entrepreneurship and development · Coursework in Business, Journalism, Economics, International relations or relevant work experience · Excellent communication skills (English oral and written, Mandarin oral, Tibetan language skills a plus) · Superior interpersonal and organizational skills · Strong computer skills – particularly Microsoft Excel and Word · Strong ability to work with a diverse team
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Personality: Detail-oriented Motivated Flexible |
The Economist Group – LUCE China (Beijing) November 7, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Beijing, China, Juniors, Luce, Summer 2009, business, economics, language skillls, research, sophomores, technology, writing.comments closed
Organization Description:
The Economist Group owns the Economist and EIU and many other global brands, including Roll Call, CFO, EuroFinance and European Voice Magazines.
The Economist Group is a source of analysis on international business and world affairs. It delivers information through a range of formats, from newspaper and magazines to conferences and electronic services.
The intern will work in the Economist’s small Beijing office on a project related to any of the Economist brands.
Internship Description:
To help Economist Group’s Chief Representative conduct research and manage his contacts.
Applicants should have an interest in economics and should be undertaking undergraduate studies that include economics. Good MS Word and Excel skills are also important.
Intern duties can include:
- assisting editors with the compilation and production of EIU reports
- updating comparative regional data and analysis
- researching sources of relevant microeconomic and industry data
- conducting research and analysis on specific projects and writing up results
Ideal Internship Qualification: Beijing, China
| Logistical: Interest in Economics Very strong writing skills To be able to write in style Extremely detailed oriented Very good phone manners Very strong in Microsoft office Chinese language a plus, but not required |
Personality: Independent Able to work with minimal supervision Driven |
China Market Research Group – LUCE China (Shanghai) November 7, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in China, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Shanghai, Summer 2009, business, consulting, language skillls, marketing, research, sophomores.comments closed
Organization Description:
The China Market Research Group (CMR), provides strategic market intelligence to companies entering or expanding operations in China. We help companies get the information needed to make smarter decisions in China. Our clients come from a variety of industries and range from Fortune500 companies to SMEs to hedge funds and private equity firms.
We have practices in the following sectors: FMCG, consumer electronics, retail, health and beauty care, travel and leisure, financial services, chemicals, autos. Analysts on the ground in China conduct research to help companies determine: Market Entry Strategy, Competitor Analysis, Consumer Insights, Target Account Profiling, Venture Capital/ Private Equity Due Diligence, and Hedge Funds/ Stock Analysis. http://www.cmrconsulting.com.cn/
Internship Description:
Summer Analyst Internship
Summer analysts take a meaningful responsibility on client projects and are an important part of the project. Summer interns will learn how to conduct research and analyze data in many different sectors in China depending upon when the intern starts – it could be fashion, cosmetics, chemicals, luxury, hedge funds or something else – and will get a good understanding of business trends in China. Moreover, summer interns will learn what it is like to work in a fast-paced and challenging, but also cooperative and team-based firm. Meet some of our team members and what a day in the life at CMR is like at http://www.cmrconsulting.com.cn//careers/careers.html
Some of their daily duties include:
*Data gathering from one-on-one interviews, surveys, focus groups, and telephone interviews.
*Working directly with CMR’s senior management to analyze data to develop strategic recommendations for clients.
*Support CMR team members’ administrative functions.
There is no set career path for CMR’s summer interns. Many will be offered a full-time job with CMR after they graduate We believe that the training one gets as a summer analyst at CMR helps prepare you to take on any career path that you ultimately decide to take. Mentorship is a hallmark of CMR.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: All majors are welcome No experience necessary but ideal to have interest in pursuing a strategy consulting career Commitment to excellence Strong oral Mandarin skills (written Mandarin skills ideal)
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Personality: Independent Self-Starter Hardworking Dedicated Confident |
Social Accountability International (SAI) – American Cities Internship Program (New York) November 6, 2008
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Social Accountability International, a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization, seeks to improve workplaces and communities around the world by developing and promoting voluntary standards combined with independent verification and public reporting.
Social Accountability International is a rapidly growing organization founded in 1997 to develop a system that can ensure — regardless of industry or geographic location — that business practices for auditing and certification of workplace relations are carried out in a responsible manner. The system that SAI has developed includes a standard that adheres to ILO and Human Rights conventions, and a program for monitoring by a third party. The standard, Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000), was developed by SAI with the help and counsel of the SAI Advisory Board.
The Advisory Board includes individuals with a diverse range of experience, including work with corporations, human rights organizations, and labor unions. In addition to benefiting from the active participation of its advisory board members, SAI has also drawn from the longtime experience of the Council on Economic Priorities, which established it.
For more information about SAI, please visit www.sa-intl.org
Internship descriptions
Social Accountability International is offering two internships as follows:
- Marketing and Fundraising Internship
issue areas: elimination of sweatshops; business and human rights; monitoring of labor standards in workplacesSAI seeks highly motivated interns to help plan and market SAI’s annual conference and benefit dinner. The types of activities would include the following:- develop Web content regarding conference panels and sponsors
- prepare letters and conduct follow up with conference and benefit speakers
- maintain a database of speaker and attendee registration information
- conduct outreach to promotional partners and develop marketing materials for the events
- help organize the logistics of the events
- track sponsors and conduct follow up as needed
- expand press list and assist with drafting and distribution of press releases
- provide additional support as needed with development, outreach and recruitment for conference and benefit
- General Internship
issue areas: business and human rights; monitoring of labor standards in workplaces; elimination of sweatshopsSAI seeks highly motivated interns interested in research, management procedures, and the elimination of sweatshops worldwide. The position requires a person interested in how businesses implements standards for respecting labor rights and addressing overall workplace issues, including costs and benefits. The types of activities would include the following:- provide research and management support for programs in China, Vietnam, Italy, and NYC and development of potential new programs in India and Brazil
- provide research and management support for a joint project of the six leading labor rights code programs (SAI, ETI, FLA, CCC, WCR & FWF), seeking ways and means to work cooperatively, to be tested in Turkey
- collect and organize data for country diagnostics on labor issues and on country labor legislation
- organize a portion of the annual SAI conference and special event
- perform case studies and cost/benefit analyses relating to working hours, living wage, and other aspects of humane business practices
- maintain office systems and management and organize new systems
- manage incoming information requests and database tracking system
- identify and research potential sources of grants for SAI and assist in preparation of proposals and progress reports
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophomores and Juniors. Motivated students interested in research, management procedures, and the elimination of sweatshops worldwide. Interest in businesses, labor rights. |
Personality: Flexible Motivated Open minded Detail oriented Organized Self starter |
Women’s Inc., Teen Voices: Lumpkin Summer Institute for Service Learning – Boston January 29, 2008
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Women’s Inc., Teen Voices
Lumpkin Summer Institute for Service Learning – Boston
Teen Voices (TV) was founded in 1988 by two young adult women in Cambridge, Massachusetts who believed in the power of girls to create social change through writing and art. Their vehicle was the production and publication of Teen Voices, a magazine by, for and about teen girls that was first published two years later in 1990. The mission of Teen Voices is to further social and economic justice by empowering teenage and young adult women. The focus of Teen Voices is to work with Boston area low-income teen girls of color to develop communication and journalism skills and to use these skills to reach out to other girls, locally and nationally, through media (print and web-based) and other forums to communicate information on critical issues from a girl’s perspective. Through skills-based competency training combined with social justice education, the goal is to foster feminist leaders.
Internship Description:
Editorial Assistant/Mentor: Each mentor is matched with two teens to work on a section of the magazine. The mentor is responsible for being prepared to meet with the teens three times a week for two-hour slots. As an editorial assistant, the intern works with the editor-in-chief on various editorial tasks including conducting interviews, fact-checking, proofreading, and doing research.
Marketing & Development: The intern helps ensure Teen Voices’ financial viability by acquiring community investment through individual donors, increasing the membership base, and generating earned income through print and online ad sales and single copy sales. The intern also works to increase awareness of Teen Voices and Teen Voices Online both in the community and on a national level through the execution of public relations campaigns, increased presence at local and national events, and the development of marketing and advertising partnerships.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Current Sophomores and Juniors Excellent written and verbal communication skills Computer skills (Internet, research, Microsoft Office) All majors are encouraged to apply Interest in advocating for girls’ leadership |
Personality: Open minded Detail oriented Organized Motivated Out-going |
The Economist Group: LUCE China Beijing January 2, 2008
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The Economist Group
LUCE China Beijing
Organization Description:
The Economist Group owns the Economist and EIU and many other global brands, including Roll Call, CFO, EuroFinance and European Voice Magazines.
The Economist Group is a source of analysis on international business and world affairs. It delivers information through a range of formats, from newspaper and magazines to conferences and electronic services.
The intern will work in the Economist’s small Beijing office on a project related to any of the Economist brands.
Internship Description:
To help Economist Group’s Chief Representative conduct research and manage his contacts.
Applicants should have an interest in economics and should be undertaking undergraduate studies that include economics. Good MS Word and Excel skills are also important.
Intern duties can include:
- assisting editors with the compilation and production of EIU reports
- updating comparative regional data and analysis
- researching sources of relevant microeconomic and industry data
- conducting research and analysis on specific projects and writing up results
Ideal Internship Qualification: Beijing, China
| Logistical: Interest in Economics Very strong writing skills To be able to write in style Extremely detailed oriented Very good phone manners Very strong in Microsoft office Chinese language a plus, but not required |
Personality: Independent Able to work with minimal supervision Driven |
