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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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-Demember 2009)
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18 out of total 20 students are placed and 2 students are waiting for the interview as requested by the potential host(s) to be placed by the mid of February 2010.
For more information, please visit http://www.kusco.org/programs/program_west03.php
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» Our placement
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» Demography of the 2nd Round offer (Location/Business/Ratio)
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» Projects for the 3rd Round
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| Up to three (3) internship offers will be made the interns starting from the second month of the English Program.
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Paid openings will be preferred and prestigious unpaid openings at the government, 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 the interns they employ. However, final decision to hire interns will be decided by each host companies based on their requirements and judgement. KUSCO cannot guarantee an intern a specific offer without the interview process between applicant and prospective host.
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- Potential Intern Host List for 3rd Round -
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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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