Gov’t launches internship program for university students

The Internship Program for Higher Education Students will open 70 vacancies this year, the Tertiary Education Services Office (GAES) revealed in a statement.
The program, which has been established by the government in partnership with the Macau-based China Young Entrepreneurs’ Association and the Macao Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Committee, comprises of 70 internships running between July and August.
Students will be working under the supervision of staff members of different companies in areas including education, health, and IT.
Sixty vacancies will be offered by companies in Macau, while 10 are provided by mainland Chinese enterprises. The mainland China internship program will be taking place in Hunan province.
GAES said that the program allows students to attain hands-on experience and to learn more about Macau and mainland China’s job market.
In addition to completing an internship, participants will be afforded the opportunity to engage in cultural exchange activities with other students, namely from Hong Kong, the mainland and Taiwan.
GAES stressed that the four-week internship program will give students access to diverse enterprises, which will in turn allow them to learn more about the daily operations of companies. The government is also hoping that the experience could help students to better plan their careers.
Further information on the internship program can be found at http://studentblog.gaes.gov.mo). The initiative is open to Macau residents currently studying full-time in Macau or at overseas higher education institutions. Those interested in registering should submit their applications by June 5.