IAESTE training exchange programmes

IAESTE, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, is a non-profit organisation and its mission is to operate a high quality practical training exchange programme between members to enhance technical and professional development and to promote international understanding and goodwill among students, academic institutions, employers and the wider community.

This year IAESTE Malta offered the opportunity to almost 30 undergraduate Maltese students to work in a foreign industry in technical fields.

What do employers gain by employing IAESTE students?

• Fresh and new ideas

• Well qualified and motivated trainees

• Networking opportunities through foreign students and universities

• International atmosphere in the company

• Good publicity and increased knowledge of the company in the home country and abroad.

• A way to clear out drawer projects

• Springboard to a new export market, and

• Sourcing and selection of high-calibre technical students according to requirements.

IAESTE has over 50 years' experience in setting up work experience placements and administering student exchanges. IAESTE Malta takes care of all the communication with the sending country, work permits, student accommodation, and provides a summer social programme.

Any company interested in employing a foreign student, from any technical field, including Engineering, Technology, Sciences, Applied Arts and Commerce, can e-mail info@iaeste.org.mt or visit www.iaeste.org, or call 9947-0538 for more information.

www.iaeste.org