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KUSCO-WEST PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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The WEST Program is a unique program that was created by both governments to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the Republic of Korea and the United States. This groundbreaking initiative gives Korean university students the chance to learn the English language, gain international work experience, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the American workplace.
The WEST Program is designed for a period of up to 18months; Work (12 months), English Study (5 months), Travel (1 month).
1. Providing J-1 Visa sponsorship
2. Matching the interns with Hosts
3. English language training
4. Internship and travel
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Language Training
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There are three options for KUSCO WEST interns to study English. They are described below. (New York-CUNY program, Washington DC-NVCC program and Sanfrancisco/San Diego - ICE) Each will provide our participants with a program, tailored to the needs of individuals who will enter the workplace through a professional internship. In each case, the program will consist of English study, including Listening/Speaking, Reading, Writing, Business Practice, as well as a cultural component which deals with adjusting to life in the United States. Additionally, the program will offer pre and post-program testing to measure progression of languages skills.
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KUSCO English Program
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| Location |
New York |
Washington DC |
San Francisco/San Diego |
| Operator |
CUNY at Queens College |
NVCC
(Annandale in Virginia) |
ACCEPT
(INTRAX Joint program) |
| No. |
90% of the whole applicants |
Up to 10% |
| Time |
20 weeks |
20 weeks |
20 weeks |
| URL |
qcpages.qc.edu/eli |
www.nvcc.edu/annandale/continuing/esl |
www.intraxinstitute.edu |
| Components |
-American culture
-Grammar and writing skills
-Listening comprehension
-Intensive Business Class with interview and resume writing skills |
-Business Communication
-American culture
-Intensive ESL focused on business and essay writing, listening, speaking practice
-Custom course from continuing education center |
-Business English
-TOEFL, TOEIC
-Professional business certificate
-Business Case Studies
-Writing, Pronunciation, etc. |
| Focus |
Strong business focus supported by the continuing education center |
After the Phase I (seven week course), student will take one optional non-degree regular class |
Customized program focused on the job skills |
Housing
Average price |
$700/Month
(No meal 2 per one room) |
$500/Month
(No meal 2 per one room) |
$700/Month
(No meal 2 per one room) |
| Community |
NY, Urban life, Easy access to city landmarks (finance and fashion) and people, Convenient public transportation to nearby cities on the U.S. East Coast |
US capital city, Access to US Federal system, US politics and International governments, Smithsonian National Museums with free pass and many federal events are available |
San Francisco, Urban life, Easy access to city landmarks and people, Great opportunities to approach to the commercials and Famous US national park systems |
| KUSCO Program |
Career Counseling with continuing education |
Career Counseling with Career counseling dept. |
Career Counseling provided by joint program |
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Internship Placement
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| KUSCO will place participants in a professional internship, consistent with their interests and background and field of study . It can be anywhere in the U.S. depending on the location of potential host organizations. The internship will be for between 6 and 12 months in length. The placement process will include an interview between the participant and prospective supervisor. Please note that KUSCO cannot guarantee a placement with a specific company or in a specific area/field or geographical location. |
» Our Performance in the 2nd Round (August 2009 - March 2010)
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Total of 20 students were accepted in the 2nd round and placed by the end of January 2010.
For more information, please visit http://www.kusco.org/programs/program_west03.php
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» Our placement
| Institutions |
Placement |
Stipend |
| Exchange |
4+1 |
Paid+Unpaid |
| Law Firm |
1 |
Paid |
| Academia |
3+1 |
Paid+Unpaid |
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| Institutions |
Placement |
Stipend |
| Technology |
5 |
Paid |
| Financing |
2 |
Paid |
| Business |
3 |
Paid |
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» The 3rd round (April 2010~Present)
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KUSCO currently sponsors 43 students for the 3rd round WEST program: 33 students in NY (CUNY at Queens College), 8 students in Northern Virginia in the vicinity of Washington DC (NVCC English program), 2 students in west coast (ACCEPT joint program in San Francisco and San Diego). These WEST students are to be placed near the mid to end of August, 2010.
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» Current Placement Effort (May 2010 ~ Present)
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KUSCO started the pre-placement for the 3rd round students since May, 2010 by performing resume consultation and host’s review.
| Institutions |
Placement |
Status and Description |
| Academia |
2 |
Confirmed Food Science research and practice |
| Int’l Organization |
1 |
International studies and research |
| Engineering Firm |
1 |
Civil Engineering and Technology Research |
| Manufacturing Firm |
3 |
Manufacturing and Factory Automation |
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» The Demography of 3rd Round Students (Majors and Interests): Total 43
| Majors |
Numbers |
Intern Interests |
| Business |
9 |
Management, Marketing, Trade, and Finance, Logistics |
| Engineering |
16 |
Production, Academia, Research Lab, Manufacturing, IT |
| Literature |
11 |
Education, Design, Art and Management |
| Social Science |
7 |
International Exchange, Public Relation, Research |
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» Prospects for the 4th round
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| Up to three (3) interviews will be offered to the interns starting from the second month of the English program. Paid opening will be preferred and prestigious unpaid openings at the governments, non-profit research institutions, international organization and financial institutions will also be offered. These organizations invest their time, expense, cost and people for the mentoring and training of WEST interns.
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| Institutions |
Practices |
Locations |
Job Descriptions |
| Exchange organizations |
Trade, International Politics,
Humanitarian works |
Washington DC, NY |
Research
General Administration |
| Legal |
Patent, Commercial law, and Civil law |
Washington DC, NY |
Case Research
Documentation |
Academia
(Schools) |
Engineering,
Social Science |
All US regions |
Research
Project Management |
| Laboratory |
Science and Engineering |
All US regions |
Research
Invention Management |
| Business |
Marketing, Trade
IT, Health care, Logistics, Hospitality, Distribution |
All US regions |
Management, Marketing
General Administration
Research, Outsourcing |
| Engineering |
Construction
High Technology |
All US regions |
Manufacturing
Engineering support |
| Finance |
Retail, Institution |
All US regions |
Marketing, Accounting |
| Public Services |
Education, Administration |
Washington DC, NY |
eneral Administration
Community Services |
| Art and Fashion |
Design
Merchandizing |
Washington DC, NY |
Graphic design
Marketing |
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Travel
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As the final stage of the WEST Program, students have options to travel within the U.S. during their J-1 Visa period.
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