Description

Join our Internship in Japan program, available year-round.

ICC assists motivated students and recent graduates with high quality internship placements with both large multinational and small entrepreneurial businesses and organizations in the Tokyo area. Not only will you gain valuable work experience for your future career but you will make friendships to last a lifetime.

Even if it is your first time to travel overseas and you cannot speak the language, Japan is the best choice for your summer internship experience. Only Japan offers the ideal learning environment of ultra-modern infrastructure, traditional architecture, kind and hospitable people, ubiquitous transportation, rich cultural history, complete safety, and world leading business practices renowned for exceptional detail and quality found all within the vibrant Asia region.

We are prepared to offer you complete support to make this the best experience of your life!

Highlights

* To advance your future study and career opportunities
* To gain a unique international insight and experience in your field of interest
* To learn and experience Japanese workplace customs
* Opportunity to use Japanese language skills
* Experience Japanese culture
* To make valuable contacts and friendships

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

* Age between 20 to 30, of good health and character, maturity expected for a business environment and independence to handle travel and living overseas
* Students from around the world (who are able to obtain exemption for visitor visa to Japan).
* Must be proficient either in English or Japanese (native English speakers exempted):
- English requirements: TOEIC 750, TOEFL 550 / iBT 80 /Computer 213
- Japanese requirement: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 or higher
- If neither test is available interns can request to have free online Skype assessment.
* Students must provide a class transcript showing good academic ability or have a recommendation from a University professor

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Japanese

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

5950

Program Fees Include:

* Guaranteed Internship Placement in an industry of your choice and at a company you approve
* Housing at shared guest house, shared-room with other students in this program
* Arrival Orientation (Making the most of your experience, Japanese culture & business, how to use transportation, how to organize your time and achieve results, how to organize a project with your host company, presentation practice, effective communication)
* Interview coaching and resume check
* 24 hour emergency support
* Guest Business Speaker Series - 4 times: Listen and meet with business people in Japan about their outlook on business about real issues affecting their companies.
* Group Trips Kamakura, Mt Fuji/Hakone including lunch bento and transportation.
* Two Group dinners - arrival and departure.

Salary/Pay

non-paid internship

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Blog scholarship - USD200 awarded to 3 students to keep an active and fun journal of their experience online. Japanese ability scholarship - USD200 awarded to 1 student with high Japanese language skill. Good heart scholarship - USD200 awarded to 1 student who plans to intern in Tokyo at a non-profit organization. Video scholarship - USD200 awarded to one student who presents a creative plan to share their internship experience with other students (Youtube video, Facebook, etc.)

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 to 3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

International Cross-cultural Committee (ICC)'s Mission Statement

International Cross-cultural Committee (ICC) has been supporting students of all ages and young working professionals for close to 40 years. We offer a variety of international study, exchange, and internship programs in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries around the world. As a leader in our field, we place the upmost importance on the trust placed in our company by approximately 1000 participants annually and their families. With 6 offices in Japan and 4 offices overseas, we work closely with our partner Universities and educational providers around the world. ICC is a member company of the Temp Holdings Group, a major staffing and recruiting company in Japan with revenue with over USD2B and listed on the prestigious first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Temp Holdings adheres to the highest corporate and social responsibility standards and is active in offering scholarships to many students each year.

Year Founded

1973