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 |
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) – Lumpkin Summer Institute for Service Learning November 17, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Boston, Juniors, Lumpkin Summer Institute for Service Learning, Summer 2009, community service, development, education, language skillls, nonprofit, sophomores.comments closed
Organization Description:
The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) stands for community. BCNC assists over 4,000 individuals each year by providing the resources they need to secure a footing in their community and improve their lives. BCNC provides programs and services that give children, youth, and adults the edge they need to be more successful and productive members of their community. An affiliate of the Boston Centers for Youth and Families, BCNC works with the department’s 40 community centers to coordinate and improve city services and resources for Boston neighborhoods.
Internship Description:
The intern at BCNC will work closely with the Human Resource Manager to construct an internship that both fits her interests and benefits BCNC. For example, the intern may spend part of her working with an administrative team, such as the educational programming or fundraising team, and part of her time seeing these administrative decisions in action by working with participants in a program area. The internship is a great opportunity for those with interest in educational programming for children and adults or with an interest in non-profit and community development work, as BCNC also works to help neighborhood child care providers become certified.
The intern will be able to participate in include Adult Education, Childcare, Chinatown Summer, Family Service, Recreation, Red Oak After School, and Sunshine Saturday at BCNC. For details please visit the BCNC website: www.bcnc.net
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Interest in education, ESL, or community development. Excellent organizational and communication skills Chinese language skills a plus, but not required |
Personality: Self-motivated Out-going Confident Mission-driven |
ABC News – LUCE Program (China – Beijing) November 17, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Beijing, China, East Asian languages and literature, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Summer 2009, broadcasting, communication, education, journalism, language skillls, sophomores, writing.comments closed
Organization Description:
ABC News is responsible for all of the ABC Television Network’s news programming on a variety of platforms: television, radio and the Internet. With an average television and radio audience of 180 million people in a given month, ABC News far surpasses the competition. More than 2,300 affiliate stations broadcast ABC News Radio’s global news coverage. In addition, ABC News Now is a 24-hour news and information network currently available to more than 30 million users across cable, broadband, and mobile platforms. NewsOne, the affiliate news service of ABC News, provides live and packaged news, sports, and weather reports to 200 ABC affiliates, as well as more than 30 domestic and international clients.
Internship Description:
The intern must have an interest in covering the impact of the Beijing Olympic Games and the global economic crisis on China as she will be given serious and important tasks at ABC News including: researching story ideas, contacting possible interview subjects, writing articles for the ABC News website, transcribing interviews, and organizing and logging materials for the video tape library. Additionally the intern will have the opportunity to assist a producer and camera crew during filming assignments.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Interest in China and its history, culture and politics Intermediate level of fluency in spoken Mandarin, ability to read (Chinese characters are an advantage, but not a requirement) Background in journalism and various forms of mass communication
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Personality: Responsible Independent Flexible Ability to Multi-task Ability to work under a deadline Team-player |
Center for Cross Cultural Learning – Wellesley in Africa (Rabat Medina, Morocco) November 17, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Africa, Africana Studies, Juniors, Summer 2009, Wellesley in Africa, education, language skillls, political science, religion, sophomores.comments closed
The CCCL is a cultural and educational institution run by Moroccan academics who have years of experience and expertise in cross-cultural education. The CCCL organizes a variety of cultural and educational activities, which include language courses, seminars and lecture series on Moroccan society and Arab and Islamic cultures. The CCCL also offers musical performances and educational excursions to various parts of Morocco.
Internship Description:
An intern at CCCL is expected to participate these activities depending on her skills, interests, and the needs of the Center. A successful intern at CCCL should be flexible, open minded, motivated, and eager to learn and to be involved in all CCCL activities and departments. An intern will benefit the most from an experience with the Center if she comes prepared to be a part of the CCCL family rather than specializing in one area of the operations.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophomores and Juniors Open to all majors- Middle Eastern Studies, Africana Studies, Political Science and French majors, especially encouraged to apply. French language skills highly desirable
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Personality: Flexible Open minded Motivated
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Marc Platt Productions (LA Film) – American Cities Internship Program (Los Angeles) November 17, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Juniors, Los Angeles, Summer 2009, cinema, film, language skillls, sophomores, writing.comments closed
Marc Platt Productions, based at Universal Studios, is a busy production company working in film (WANTED, LEGALLY BLONDE, RACHEL GETTING MARRIED), theater (“Wicked”), and TV (“Empire Falls”). We’re currently shooting Rob Marshall’s musical NINE with Daniel Day Lewis and Don Roos’ LOVE AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE PURSUITS with Natalie Portman. Upcoming projects include SCOTT PILGRIM, to be directed by Edgar Wright and starring Michael Cera.
Internship Description:
Interns read and analyze scripts, writing coverage and giving verbal feedback; attend creative meetings; read magazines and newspapers and go online, looking for story ideas; do project research; offer suggestions for writer, director, and cast lists; and perform general offices duties like running errands and filling in for assistants. Interns have a high level of access to executives, and they are even included in staff meetings with Marc.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophomores and Juniors
Knowledge of film, directors, and actors desired, but all backgrounds welcome. |
Personality:
Looking for people who have strong writing skills, a knack for problem solving, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn.
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Global Business Network – American Cities Internship Program (San Francisco) November 17, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Juniors, San Francisco, Summer 2009, business, consulting, language skillls, marketing, research, sophomores, writing.comments closed
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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Action India – Wellesley in India (New Delhi, India) November 10, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in Hindi, India, Juniors, New Delhi, Summer 2009, Wellesley in India, development, language skillls, law, nonprofit, sophomores, women.1 comment so far
Founded in 1976, Action India, based in New Delhi has worked for thirty years to empower women, adolescents, and youth in Delhi’s urban slums and rural villages to make change in their communities through education, awareness, and collective action. Action India’s feminist approach has evolved through interaction with grassroots women in Delhi’s “resettlement colonies.” Action India staff work with these communities to develop knowledge about reproductive health, nutrition, women’s legal rights, and conflict resolution through the dissemination of information and trainings. Additionally, they organize grassroots groups to campaign for women’s rights, and conduct policy-level advocacy to promote national and international laws that protect the rights of women, youth, and children.
Internship Description:
The intern at Action India will be a combined position of office and fieldwork. As an office intern the student will assist the director at the main office and develop a project that matches her interests with the needs of the organization. Additional tasks will include office management work, non-profit organizational development and fundraising. As a field intern the student will have the opportunity to complete extensive fieldwork in both rural and urban areas. The field intern will provide support to field programs and witness the women’s courts (informal) first hand. The intern will also work with her supervisor to conduct a substantial project for the organization. She should be prepared to work in communities struggling with extreme poverty and in situations dealing with issues of violence against women. An independent and outgoing nature is required for success in this position.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Hindi language skills required Open to Sophomores, and Juniors Open to students of all majors An interest in women’s issues and South Asia
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Personality: Flexible Independently Motivated Resourceful Mature Ready to involve themselves in all Action India activities |
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 |
