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1. CA’ FOSCARI UNIVERSITY OF VENICE www.unive.it INTERNATIONAL CAREER SERVICES

2. INTERNATIONAL CAREER SERVICESAIMS AND TASKS

3. LLP – ERASMUS PLACEMENT • It is part of the Lifelong Learning Programme – Erasmus and enables university students to spend a 3-monthinternship in a European country • Applications in Autumn > Selection (CV evaluation + interview to check the language level and real motivation ) > Placements start in Winter and Spring • Host partners: enterprises, NGOs, cultural bodies and international relations offices > their quality commitment is described in the cooperation agreement (work duties, insurance, etc.) • cooperation in previous projects; • found by the interns • The number of grants vary every academic year according to the results achieved in the previous year and are assigned by the National Agency together with the Erasmus Study grants • Placement consortium: group of universities holders of an extended ERASMUS University Charter (1 coordinator) + other organizations (professional associations, trade organizations, social partners and centres for vocational guidance/counselling) to facilitate further placement opportunities abroad

4. LLP – LEONARDO DA VINCI • It is Part of the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme and funds a wide range of actions • Our projects refer to the People in the Labour Market (= people available for employment) i.e. our recent graduates who undergo a training period abroad in a vocational training context (generally 3 or 5 months) • Host partners: NGOs, enterprises, chambers of commerce, research centres, cultural associations, museums and international relations offices > they join our network by subscribing a letter of intent to describe the work duties and quality commitment • We submit a new project every year to the National Agency > BOOST to add new details/partners but also a WEAK POINT! • No line of continuity because preference is given to those institutions who have never applied before ≠ Erasmus Placement • You work hard but no guarantee of final success • The only way to give a financial contribution to our graduates to serve an internship abroad

5. Budget • Grants + Preparation for the beneficiaries • Organization of Mobility for the sending institution • Each intern receives a grant which covers the living and travel expenses in two installments: 80% at the beginning and 20% at the end of the placement • Extra contribution to attend a language course before or during the placement • Cultural preparation: we provide the beneficiaries with thematic brochures and we organize meetings to assure a tailor-made support. We involve intermediary partners like the University Language Lab, AIESEC (international students’ association), the City Council-Eurodesk office, etc. • Final evaluation of the competences: it involves the sending institution, the host partner and the professor (academic mentor) who attributes a certain number of ECTS to the placement for an assessment on European basis. • By undergoing a professional internship, the beneficiaries gain experience in another European country, acquire new vocational, language and interpersonal skills, adapt to new situations, and gain insight into how training and workplace environments operate in other countries.

6. Tips for a successful LLP project • Analysis of needs and points of innovation • Relevance of partnership (no sleeping partners!): their expertise, role, inclusion of SMEs and social partners (right mix) • As sending institution: coordination of mobility, definition of monitoring and mentoring techniques, management of budget and constant interaction with the host partners to define the placement objectives and the final evaluation • Key role played by: • the intern (actively involved to define the tasks and in the ongoing and final evaluation process; clear understanding of new cross-cultural realities and working environments) • the professors/academic mentors (recognition of skills and ECTS credits) • the host partners (tailor-made placements, tutor to support and evaluate the intern) • the intermediary partners (preparation and dissemination) • Dissemination: • identify the target groups and their needs • (students: first field experience ≠ graduates: employability) • identify the stakeholders at a regional, national and possibly international level (connection between university and labour market) • Short term and long term impact on education and vocational training systems > personal and professional development achieved, confirmation of learned skills

7. MAE CRUI The internships have been established through the Convention between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Diplomatic Institute), the CRUI, the Conference of Italian University Rectors and 70 Italian Universities The Internships are offered to: • Italian newly graduates (degree earned no longer than 18 months) and • Italian University students who are about to finish their 1° or 2° cycle degree • The winners are offered the chance to spend 3 months working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome or in one of its branches abroad (about 700 seats): ITALIAN Cultural Institutes, Embassies, Consulates and Permanent Representations at the International Organizations • The internships occur three times a year: • January-April (Autumn call) ; • May-August (Spring call); • September-December (Summer call)

8. MAE CRUI • For each call there are two selections: • the former by the University which verifies the admission requirements (age limit, degree mark, exam average) for each application submitted exclusively online • the latter by the Diplomatic Institute and the CRUI (which evaluate the applications and do the match between the profiles and the posts at stake on a national basis). • Each University manages the administrative steps and monitors the interns during the placement. It refers to the CRUI and to the tutors to ensure an appropriate training programme and a recognition of skills and competences. • The Diplomatic Institute collaborates with the CRUI in the coordination of the programme. - it defines its objectives, regulations and contents; - it updates the advertisement of the available positions and their job descriptions, - it promotes related initiatives and monitors the internships and their results • The beneficiaries can actively take part in the system of the international relations of our country in its political, economic, socio-cultural, scientific and development cooperation aspects >>> a chance to get to know, from inside, how the Ministry works in Italy and abroad and to start off an international career

9. INTERNSHIPS ABROAD SERVICE • In addition to the LLP-Leonardo and LLP-Erasmus Placement we offer a tailor-made service to assist students and recent graduates in their internship search • hundreds of host partners (Chambers of Commerce, NGOs, enterprises, public bodies, museums, cultural institutions, etc.) all over the world • Ca’ Foscari ↔mutual cooperation to define↔ Host Partners • aims, contents, tasks, responsibilities, length (3-6 months) • searching for new partners: fairs, job magazines, Ca’ Foscari professors, Italian partners with seats abroad, interns’ own contacts, web tools (searching engines) • the selection criteria have to respect some quality standards to achieve the placement aims: • commitment from the key people in the host organization, • meaningful, substantial responsibilities and projects (Not 100% administrative but ongoing professional development !!!) • previous experience • logistics, office/desk space • all notices received through our office are posted online and are only accessible through a password-protected website.

10. INTERNSHIPS ABROAD SERVICE - we offer step-by-step assistance in the form of: • individual advising (to assess interests, skills, expectations) • application procedures, preparation of documents (contract and insurance cover) and practical information about the host country • providing contacts and details of all parties involved > transparency matters! • monitoring (Skype or email) and follow-up (questionnaires) ╚> educational agency: tools, resources, and opportunities to our beneficiaries to better plan the internship. • application deadlines are: - mid March to start in June/July or September/October - mid November to start in February or April • would-be interns have to register online to search for internship listings (2 choices) > we submit the CVs to the partners > together we do the match and the short list (winners and reserves) • the internships automatically earn ECTS being integral part of the study plan of 1st and 2nd cycle degree courses

11. BENEFITS • ╚> University: • to help interns make sound decisions for their future career; • to provide a tailor-made support and high-value career-focused services; • to enhance its visibility on a national and international level; • to establish new contacts with the representatives of the labour market • ╚> Host Partner: • to receive an immediate source of productive, enthusiastic staff; • to observe interns' performance and evaluate them as potential future employees; • to sustain lower recruitment costs and efforts whether interns turn into employees • ╚> Beneficiary: • to count on a wide range of services (internships, job seeking, labour market resources, individual career counselling, workshops, and employer contacts via career fairs, panels, computer technology and presentations); • to assess skills, expectations and aspirations for the future (know yourself) • to maximize and to prepare for his/her career goals • to find the best position in the market place

12. Future projects AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION TO FOSTER INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY • It is a bilateral agreement between Ca’ Foscari and an international university • As Host Partner we/you will find a suitable local partner for the intern and will support him/her as concerns the administrative steps, logistics and monitoring • Aims: • to foster mutual employability actions in connection with local and national host partners (such as enterprises, recruiters or training institutions) in order to improve our/your students’ and graduates’ mobility • to create a network of contacts useful for placement actions (seminars, workshops, publications, fairs, international calls for proposals, etc.) It is a innovative service completely free which might enhance your visibility abroad

13. INTERNATIONAL CAREER SERVICES If you are interested in cooperating with us, feel free to contact us! E-mails: stage.estero@unive.it leonardo@unive.it Phone:+39041 234 7565 Address:Dorsoduro 3246 I-30123 Venezia