SHSS1050 Co-op Program The Co-op Program has sharpened my skills in internship hunting. Moreover, students will have an alumnus assigned to them as their mentor and provide themwithadviceoncareer andacademic development. I’m delighted that I am given the opportunity to intern at Lidl Asia and I really enjoy my time there. Before joining the Co-op program, I struggled a bit as it requires us to take a gap semester for the internship though the program is credit-bearing. But I’m glad that I’ve made a right decision and is currently one month of my internship at Lidl Asia. I’m currently working at the Regulatory Compliance Department focusing on the supply chain, social compliance and corporate social responsibility. I’m delighted to be exposed to an unknown area and be involved in project work with my colleagues. None of this would be possible without the support of SHSS UG Team and Development and Alumni Office. Hugo CHU (GCS) Natalie CHU (GCS) Amidst the uncertainty and challenges brought about by the global pandemic, we are delighted to partner with the Development and Alumni Office to launch the SHSS Co-op Program, the first credit-bearing program at HKUST that engages our alumni in a systematic way to support our students’ personal and professional development. Before starting to work in the Co-op companies, our first cohort of Co-op students had received pre-employment training from seasoned alumni professionals and attended one-on-one mock interviews conducted by alumni in senior mangement. During the six-month employment period, the Co-op students work full-time and receive remuneration while being given advice and support from their dedicated alummentors. We look forward to welcomingmore Co-op students in the fall / winter semester. Meanwhile, please take a moment to see what our students have to say about their Co-op experience below! By joining this program, I’ve got the opportunity to work in an international company – Recruit Express, which allows me to know more about the operation of a recruitment organization as well as the utilization of IT skills in the industry. Apart from the internship experience, I’mpleased to have an alumnus being my mentor and giving me advice on my academic development and career planning. I’mglad that I have joined the Coop program which brings me such an invaluable experience. Yannes LAM (GCS) Scan and find out more about the Co-op program! 11 SHSS Undergraduate Newsletter 2021________________________________________________ 10 ________________________________________________SHSS Undergraduate Newsletter 2021
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