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Congratulations on your decision to pursue an international co-op! The process involves two steps and both must be completed by the application deadline indicated below (App Deadline) but not necessarily in this order. You must apply to the position and a mandatory meeting with an international team member is required. This meeting can be scheduled by calling 215-895-2185.
For any questions, please contact the international team at: Internationalcoop@drexel.edu

Global Career Center - Singapore (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Singapore, Singapore
  • Program Terms: Fall/Winter, Spring/Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Academic Year below always refers to the start of each academic year. Fall is the first term in an academic year and it always starts in September of every year. Please refer to the start and end date listed below for appropriate application term. If you do not see the date range applicable to you, please contact the International Co-op Team. Click here for more co-op terms details.
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Dates / Deadlines:
Academic Year below always refers to the start of each academic year. Fall is the first term in an academic year and it always starts in September of every year. Please refer to the start and end date listed below for appropriate application term. If you do not see the date range applicable to you, please contact the International Co-op Team. Click here for more co-op terms details.
Term Academic Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall/Winter 2024 09/27/2024 ** Rolling Admission 09/23/2024 03/28/2025

** Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and will be required to complete additional materials to register the co-op placement.
Program Description:

The Global Career Center (GCC)

The Global Career Center (GCC) brings more than two decades of experience partnering with educational institutions around the world, host organizations from a wide range of industries, and learners of all ages to connect employability and education through collaborative program development, comprehensive services delivery, and curated experiential education. GCC builds programs collaboratively to fit the unique needs of the university partner focusing on team-based projects with mentors, internship placements, customized programs, and/or embedded employability services. GCC is committed to solution-driven partnerships and strategic collaborations that help build and nurture global community, enhance workforce development, and successfully combine international education with applied learning.

Singapore
GCC provides a personalized co-op placement and supporting services for each student participant. The placement process and supporting services include an individual intake meeting, industry-specific resume review, customized employer outreach, facilitation of match with host organization, interview preparation, and coaching on topics ranging from skills articulation to professional communications. GCC will provide support for students including orientation for co-op, industry and city as well as ongoing mentorship related to the placement, with formal and informal feedback channels to help identify and discuss issues that arise during the internship. As an extension of the workplace experience, GCC will provide modules related to development of employability skills and global work competencies as well as activities to connect with the local culture. The co-op is aligned with the student's area of study and takes place during the six-month co-op term, with personalized placement process and internship timeframe mirroring the academic calendar. This is a six-month co-op experience via GCC who will assist you in finding a co-op experience for Fall/Winter for an employer located in Singapore. Student will pay GCC a fee for securing your international co-op, and Steinbright will award participating students a stipend. Students should budget and plan for unpaid internships. Employers are encouraged to provide compensation or stipend if they are able. Likelihood of remuneration varies based on student experience level, local regulations, industry norms, economic trends, and host organization policies.