Remote Internship Experience - Business in the Fiji Islands

Strathclyde Business Student Program

1-Week Unique Remote Business Experience (March 2021)

Think Pacific’s Remote Internship Experience enables students to expand their cultural intelligence, consider global perspectives specific to their chosen career field and develop professional skills within an international framework.

Join us for a 1-week program in March to enhance your CV and your perspectives – in partnership with the Fijian Government and South Pacific NGO’s.

Apply Now to Join the Program

Experience at a Glance...

1st March – 5th March 2021.
Learn about Business in a Fijian context.
Explore international perspectives and insights.
Consider global challenges including social issues, poverty and the impacts of COVID-19 upon education in Fiji.
Understand sustainable business in an international setting.
Learn from Fijian Ministry departments and Fijian Charities working to promote education.
Support the Fiji National Development Plan and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Develop professional skills as you discuss and develop ideas to positively impact global education
Gain a Global Internship Experience Certificate to add to your CV, Linkedin & job applications.
Cost £95 (Usually £150)

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Join us for a Zoom to Learn More

Weds, Dec 2, 2020, 3pm – 4pm – (Register Here)

Who Should Take Part?

Any student who wants to….

Boost their employability skills.
Add Global references and LinkedIn attributions to their CV.
Learn more about Business in a global setting.
Tackle global challenges.
Network, create connections & activate global citizenship.
Consider different perspectives.
Develop their Cultural Intelligence.

What's Included?

In Your Global Experience with Think Pacific

Program Briefing

Live briefing session with a member of the TP team to get you started.

Exclusive Partners

Opportunity to learn from exclusive program partners in Fiji.

International Project

Create work that tackles real problems for a Fijian organisation.

Global Citizenship

Discover the Fiji National Development Plan & UN Sustainable Goals.

Cultural IQ

Increase your cultural awareness and learn about Fiji's fascinating traditions

Mentoring

Gain feedback, coaching and support from our expert team.

Workshops

Join live workshops, discussions and Q&A.

Expert Speakers

By leading Fijian academics, professionals or politicians

Skills Series

Learn professional skills needed to complete your project.

Alumni

Join Think Pacific's 5000+ alumni passionate about making a global impact

Network

Discuss, debate and work with professionals and interns.

Attribution

Receive global attribution for your work via LinkedIn, job references and a certificate.

How Is The Program Delivered?

Through live webinars, exclusive content, leading speakers and group activities, we bring the Fiji Islands to you.

Mon 1st Dec = Global Mindset & Cultural IQ

Immerse yourself in Fiji's culture

Content:

Workshop 1 – 10am = Mindset & Briefing

Introduction to your Global Education program with Think Pacific.
The mindset for success in your Internship Experience.
Goal setting.

Workshop 2 – 1pm = Understanding Fiji & the South Pacific

An exploration of Fiji’s history, culture and customs.
Present day and mindset.
How to gain a local perspective.
Immersive and fun modules/ live sessions and videos – language, food, dancing, tradition.

Tues 2nd March = International Perspectives

Business Through a Fijian Lens

Content:

Workshop 1 – 10am = Background to Business in Fiji

Learn the basics about Business in Fiji
How do the UN Sustainable Dev Goals and the Fiji National Development Plan link to Business and the Economy in the Fiji Islands?

Workshop 2 – 1pm = Exploring the Challenges

Real life challenges are introduced which are relative to your degree programme. You will be placed in groups and given a challenge to tackle together.

Workshop 1 – 7pm = Perspectives From Business Leaders in Fiji.

Learn from a local entrepreneurs and business leaders in Fiji.
Discussion topics include: The history of business in Fiji, The future of business in Fiji, key policy and practices in Fiji, business successes in Fiji. Business challenges in Fiji, How does Fiji compare globally? How has COVID-19 has impacted business in Fiji.

Weds 3rd March = Global Challenges Workshop

Tackle relevant issues applicable to Fiji

Content:

Workshop 1 – 10am = Skills Series + How to Complete Your Project

Workshop exploring remote working skills such as self-leadership, resilience, time management.
Presentation & Zoom skills.
Project based skills such as creating a marketing plan, business plan, etc

Workshop 2 – 1pm = Group Project Work

Students arrange group Zoom meetings to begin project work.
Students begin to prepare their 10-minute presentation

Fri 5th March = Presentation and De-brief

Feedback, Reflection & Learning Outcomes

Content:

Workshop 1 – 10am = Global Challenge Project Work

Students continue to work in groups to discuss, form opinions and create solutions.

Workshop 2 – 2pm = Group Presentation

Each group provides a 10 minute presentation.

Workshop 3 – 3pm = Group Debrief / Summary

Summary of key ideas and long term reflections gained from Fiji.
How to utilise your internship experience to increase employability.

My Internship at Think Pacific made me appreciate the notion of learning as a constant process, even more, it helped me strike a balance between improving myself and recognising my achievements so far.

Francesca Costello, LSE

Program Costs £95

Your program fee supports our charity and partnership programs in Fiji, leading to sustainable outcomes that support the achievement of the Fiji National Development Plan & UN Sustainable Development Goals.