international programs office center for international business education and research (ciber)
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Export Internship Program. International Programs Office Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). 2012 Program. >50. 65. number of countries that interns researched and/or found solid distributor leads for their companies. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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International Programs Office
Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
Export Internship Program
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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)
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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!
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Agenda
• Program Overview
• Course
• Internships
• Selection Criteria
• Timeline
• Expectations
• Q&A
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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