International Student Exchange Programme

Edition 2007

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Introduction

The purpose of International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) is to position and to value wool clearly in the consumer's mind as a material, which is desirable for its technical, ethical and comfortable values. To realise that, IWTO wants to promote and support education in the textile sector as well as increase awareness of the unique properties of wool and wool blend products around the world by targeting selected textiles/technical textiles/fashion/apparel/design universities, academies and schools and commercial companies. The project is sponsored by American Sheep Industry Association and supported by Oswal Woollen Mills Ltd. and Suedwolle GmbH & Co. KG.

Project

The International Student Exchange Programme is offered to students and employees from around the world. This project is aimed at strengthening links between wool industry and education institutions by enabling young talented people to undertake industrial and academic placements in companies or organisations active in the wool sector, across the wool pipeline from sheep to shop. Successful applicants are offered a minimum 2 months traineeship in one of the host companies or organisations. The location of the traineeship is relevant to the participants' educational profile and preference. Here is the list of some host companies / institutions involved in the 2007 programme:

Applicants

The programme is open to students from textile and fashion universities / schools and to employees currently working in the textile industry

Conditions

Applicants should have excellent motivation, be open-minded, enthusiastic and interested in wool textiles.

Benefits

For the successful candidates IWTO provides the following benefits:

  • Placement at a company/organisation within the wool processing pipeline

  • Free accommodation during the traineeship

  • Return flight reimbursement.

Other costs (e.g. visa costs, medical insurance, food etc.) will not be covered by IWTO.
The winners are required to deliver a report detailing their experiences (approx 3 pages A4) to IWTO Head Office within 2 weeks of completing their placement.

Applications

Application forms are available here
Applications only in English language must include:

  • Application form with a choice of host company and explanation of the choice

  • Resume (CV) with a photo

  • Copies of diplomas and certificates

  • Motivation letter

  • One reference letter (from a professional individual, not limited to professors)

Complete applications are to be sent to the IWTO Head Office in Brussels:info@iwto.org
Note: IWTO will not return the documents to the applicants. IWTO will file all applications in its database.
 

Time frame

  • 30 March 2007 - Deadline for sending applications

  • April 2007 - Selection of trainees

  • May 2007 – informing and briefing of the 10 successful candidate, arranging details concerning period of the placement

  • June onwards 2007 – sending the chosen candidates to the relevant companies for the placements

  • October 2007 – evaluation of the “International Student Exchange Programme” on the basis of experience reports delivered by trainees

For more information contact IWTO Head Office at info@iwto.org

 

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