| Training scheme in China for European managers |
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| 2009-11-04 18:03 EC |
Deadline for applications January 7th/ 10-month programme focussing on language skills and Chinese business culture
European applicants, especially executives from Small and Medium Enterprises and professionals working for Non-Governmental Organisations, are invited to apply for slots in the coming batch of the EU-China Managers Exchange and Training Programme (METP).
METP, a joint initiative of the European Commission and the government of China, aims at managers and professionals from all EU member states interested in gaining China expertise. METP offers European companies the possibility to train their employees to become qualified experts for the Chinese market. Ideally, these experts will utilise their newly acquired skills and contacts needed to conduct business with China.
Long-term objective of METP is to enhance and to sustainably improve the EU’s relationship with China through exchange and economic cooperation.
The whole programme encompasses
--Two weeks of intercultural training with Chinese managers in China
--Seven months of full-time Business Chinese language training at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, attend specially tailored seminars and workshops on cultural and business issues
--Three months internship to gain work experience in a Chinese environment
Besides the organisation of the whole stay, the EU will cover all tuition fees. METP will provide participants with a monthly living allowance (about 1.000 Euros). All graduates receive an official diploma signed by the EU Ambassador to China.
Application deadline for the fifth training intake of METP, which will start in May 2010, is January 7th 2010. Applicants should have no or only very limited knowledge of Chinese language, should be between 26 and 40 years of age and must have five years work experience. In addition to credible academic qualifications, the candidates have to present a compelling business plan for their stay in China.
For further information about application modalities, download instructions for the application dossier and for general information about METP visit www.metp.net.cn or contact the METP hotline at +49 69 15402 638.
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