Stay ahead of the learning curve through internships that offer valuable work experience desired by employers.

You don’t have to wait till graduation to gain work experience. Internships let you “test drive” potential careers and chalk up credentials to impress future employers. Use your vacation to hone your competencies and pave your journey into the working world with greater confidence.

• Vacation Internship Programme (VIP)

  The NUS Vacation Internship Programme is intended to provide students with opportunities to gain work experience during the vacation periods in May and December every year. Students volunteer to participate in this internship programme.

  Students Benefits

  • To enhance learning by relating academic knowledge to practice
  • To gain a broader perspective and knowledge of the industry, companies and careers in respective professions
  • To appreciate the reality about the work environment and the importance of work values and culture

Internship Job Scope Guidelines

Employers are advised to ensure scope of internship is meaningful and serves to enhance the student's educational experience and career development. Learning objectives should be structured into the internship programme. The company should appoint a reporting supervisor who will be responsible for the learning outcomes of the intern and to ensure that the established objectives are met. To ensure a good learning outcome for students, internship requests will be screened through by NUS Career Centre. Approved requests will be published on NUS TalentConnect.

VIP Period

The period of training will be during the vacation breaks each year.

For Academic Year 2012/2013, the VIP periods are:

• Semester 1: 10 December 2012 – 11 January 2013 (i.e. 5 weeks)
• Semester 2: 13 May 2013 – 2 August 2013 (i.e. 13 weeks)

Procedures

1. Employers are to complete the NUS Internship Requisition Form online at NUS TalentConnect at least two months prior to the start date of the internship period for approval. If the programme is found suitable, it would be posted on the NUS TalentConnect for students to apply.
2. Students are to view internship postings and submit applications directly from NUS TalentConnect. Please note to refer to newsletters and set notification settings within NUS TalentConnect to receive updates on latest internship postings.
3. Students with self-sourced internships will have to get the HR contact person of the employer to complete the VIP Request Form for Employers. The completed form will have to be submitted to NUS Career Centre for approval.

Click here to find out more on how to apply, payment of allowances and other internship matters.

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• Global Internship and Mentorship (GIM) Programme

  The GIM Programme offers important cross-cultural exposure, mentorship from senior management and training in career and global competencies. Differentiate yourself as a global talent and be a cut above the rest. Students are to view postings and submit applications directly from NUS TalentConnect. Please note to refer to newsletters and set notification settings within NUS TalentConnect to receive updates on latest GIM Programme opportunities.

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Click here to find out more on how to apply, payment of allowances and other internship matters. Click here for the Advisory Note on the employment of international students.