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VULCANUS

Vulcanus in Japan

The programme consists of industrial placements for EU students in engineering and architecture. It starts in September and ends in August of the following year.

The students follow:

  • A one-week seminar on "Japan";
  • A four-month intensive Japanese language course;
  • And then an eight-month traineeship in a Japanese company.

Objectives:

  • To study the range of advanced technologies employed by a leading Japanese host company;
  • To learn Japanese and to understand and appreciate Japanese culture with a view ;
  • To an enriching one year experience abroad;
  • To be well placed in your future career to interact with Japanese businesses and people.

More Information at:
http://www.eujapan.com/europe/vulcanus_japan.html

http://www.eu-japan.eu/global/vulcanus-in-japan.html


Vulcanus in Europe

Companies in Europe offer Japanese students an 8-month traineeship, providing participating companies with a valuable addition to their workforce and the trainee with the experience of a lifetime.

Objectives:

  • To provide EU companies with skilled Japanese students as trainees to help them in the development of their business with Japan.
  • To familiarise a pool of future Japanese executives with Europe's business culture, its economic structure and its institutions, so that they will be well-placed to help their future employers in their business relations with Europe.

More information at:
http://www.eujapan.com/europe/vulcanus_europe.html

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