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International Programs Office
Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
Export Internship Program
2012 Program
65 number of countries that interns researched and/or found solid distributor leads for their companies
>50percentage of employers asking their intern to stay on part-time or full-time after the end of the program5
number of IMAGE grants submitted or soon-to-be submitted due the program
28+number of export professionals contacted by students through this program
$400ksales quotes from Latin American companies with whom intern initiated the sale (actual sales still pending)
2012 Program
• Of 9 students, 7 received either an internship extension or a full-time job offer
• Companies reported that interns helped increase exports by up to $5 million in only 9 weeks of work!
Agenda
• Program Overview
• Course
• Internships
• Selection Criteria
• Timeline
• Expectations
• Q&A
Program Overview
• Comprehensive program designed to help undergraduates learn about exporting in a real-world setting where they can have considerable impact on Ohio’s small & medium-sized companies.
• Created via a partnership between the Ohio Department of Development and the IPO/CIBER
Spring Quarter Class (BUSMHR 4570)
• Academics– Fridays, 12:40-3:40pm or 2:40-5:40pm– 2-4 site visits (Fridays, may be all day)– Taught by and OSU faculty member with assistance
from Tim Sword, Global Program Manager at the Ohio Department of Development
• Class Highlights – you will learn– Analysis of global markets– Identification of good export partners– International pricing, logistics, & distribution
Internships
Internships:– Summer (13 weeks, May-August including a
week-long break around Independence Day)– Export focused– Paid (average of $12-$15/hr)– May be on-site at the company or done
remotely– ODOD will facilitate client relationship &
monitor company satisfaction
Types of companies
• Could be any sector or industry– Will be small to medium size
(5-500 employees)• Company rationale
– New to exporting or want to
increase exports– Want access to ODOD/Fisher
resources– Subsidy available to hire interns
Types of projects
• Perform market research• Grant application• Identify export markets• Conduct a SWOT analysis• Create a report on programs/services available to
assist the company to export• Develop a market entry strategy• Research availability of buyers, relevant trade
missions, trade shows & webinars
Student Selection Criteria
• Third or Fourth Year Fisher Student
• GPA (3.2 minimum)
• Experience abroad
• Previous work experience
• Resume & letter of reference • Faculty interview
Flexibility & enthusiasm required!!
TimelineDate Event
Sept 30 Applications Close
Oct 4, 9, and 10 Interviews
October 18 Notification of Acceptance into Program
Jan-Apr Export Internship Course
March Students Notified of Company MatchInterviews with Companies
May 13 – Aug 9 Full Time Internships (Week-long break July 2- 6)Biweekly Saturday Meetings Begin
Aug 9 Closing Event
September Assist with Marketing for 2014 Program
Applications & Interviews
• Go to http://go.osu.edu/EIP for more information and to apply for the class
• You will be contacted by Tina Hrabak (.4) to schedule an interview with Mr. Sword and Professor Steve Hills
• You will be notified of your acceptance into the class by October 18 (possibly sooner)
• Keep Tina informed if you accept a summer internship elsewhere
Expectations
• You are required to attend EVERY class meeting, site visit, and biweekly summer meeting
• You may be required to be on site every day at the company during the summer – May be required to find housing
• Accepting an offer means a commitment to working with that company for the ENTIRE summer
Expectations
• The IPO will have a central program coordinator. S/he will be able to assist you to find the necessary resources to complete your projects during the summer
• You will need to submit a status report to the coordinator each week throughout the summer and notify the coordinator immediately if you encounter significant challenges or the scope of work changes
Contact Info
Tim Sword
Global Program Manager
Ohio Department of Development
Steve Hills
Academic Director
International Programs Office/CIBER
Melissa Torres
Executive Director
International Programs Office/CIBER
Tina Hrabak
Program Coordinator
International Programs Office/CIBER