CEDARS-Careers and Placement
The University of Hong Kong
Enquiries: CEDARS-HOUSE@cedars.hku.hk
intern with founder
Join the startup workforce and gain a credit!
Entrepreneurship Internship Programme
under the Credit Award Scheme for Out-of-classroom Learning Experiences
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Experience the thrill of entrepreneurship without the need of starting a company
Uncover the firsthand experience of building a startup
Explore opportunities to sharpen your career skill
HOW IT WORKS?
Intern with Founder is an entrepreneurship internship programme under CEDARS HOUSE (Hub of University Student Entrepreneurs) that encourages students to develop their entrepreneurial capacities and mindset through hands-on intern opportunities with founders. The programme also builds bridges for entrepreneurial ventures to tap into the HKU talent pool.
Students will be working closely with the founders of start‐up companies, innovation‐oriented companies, and entrepreneurial social ventures. The internship duration may range from eight weeks to one year, and can be either paid or non-paid in part‐time or full‐time mode.
More than that, ONE CREDIT under the Credit Award Scheme for Out-of-classroom Learning Experiences will be rewarded to students who have completed the programme and fulfilled the designated requirements.
WHO CAN JOIN?
For all year of study, all disciplines, UG and PG, locals and non-locals with an NOL
The programme is open to all years, including first year and final year students who are:
⊳ Excited, engaged or curious to know more about entrepreneurship and the startup community
⊳ Thinking about pursuing an entrepreneurial career
⊳ Ready for a steep learning curve and a "all hands on deck" working environment
⊳ Passionate in playing many roles that cross traditional functional areas as a matter of necessity
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Joint Institution Job Information System (JIJIS)
A one-stop online career service for employers and university students jointly offered by the career centres of all universities in Hong Kong. All full-time UGC-funded undergraduate and postgraduate students can access the system for full-time / part-time / temporary jobs available.
Credit Award Scheme for
Out-of-classroom Learning Experiences
Reward ONE credit by application if you have fulfilled ALL the following requirements:
The total number of interning hours are NOT LESS THAN 20 hours
Both employers & students complete evaluation on internship
Students complete an online questionnaire on their job duties & learnings with self-ratings
3 STEPS to follow for eligible students to apply for the credit:
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