What is the ICL Cup

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A TWO-MONTH ALL EXPENSES PAID INTERNSHIP AND CULTURAL TRAINING IN SHANGHAI

Financed by our partners

Financed by our partners

All expenses paid: plane, housing, internship, activities, Chinese classes, local support, and organisation

Internship

Internship

Internship placement based on each participant's skills, background, and career goals

Activities & Chinese courses

Activities & Chinese courses

Discover the rich Chinese culture, and learn basics of Mandarin during weekly classes

Local support

Local support

24/7 emergency support from the ICL Team, and tips to get the most out of the experience

The Goal of the initiative

The ICL Cup is an initiative aiming to help young people grow through a professional experience out of their comfort zone. This works to strengthen their maturity and level of independence while improving their chances of getting a job in the long run.

With financial support from visionary public institutions, companies, and foundations, the ICL Cup allows students and apprentices from all over Switzerland to compete for a 2-month, all-expense-paid trip to Shanghai.

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How to Participate?

In order to participate in the fifth edition of the ICL Cup please check the eligibility criteria here.

You will be chosen based on your motivation, personality, professional background, and the potential impact this experience will have on you.

Enter the competition

What will I gain?

  • Discover China through your own experience. Forget the media stereotypes and gain insider knowledge
  • Add professional experience to your CV for better chances of finding your future job.
  • Step out of your comfort zone and gain valuable soft skills such as maturity, independence, and cross cultural communication
  • 24/7 emergency support from the ICL Team to ensure your stay is easy and you can focus on learning new things
  • Flights, housing, travel support, airport pickup, internship placement, Chinese lessons, and activities all generously financed by our partners
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They've Participated!

Orianne

"This internship has clearly changed my career and without China I would never have had this opportunity. I am more than fulfilled in my new job, a big thank you to ICL and the whole team who made this happen! "
Integrate Chinese Life
2020-01-16T05:20:08+00:00
"This internship has clearly changed my career and without China I would never have had this opportunity. I am more than fulfilled in my new job, a big thank you to ICL and the whole team who made this happen! "

Vincent Subilia

Managing Director of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce (CCIG)
"China features a highly inspiring and promising market place for young Swiss, who are willing to gain expertise in the world largest economy. They come back with new ideas and initiatives."
Integrate Chinese Life
2020-01-12T14:28:21+00:00
Managing Director of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce (CCIG) "China features a highly inspiring and promising market place for young Swiss, who are willing to gain expertise in the world largest economy. They come back with new ideas and initiatives."

Colm

"The internship gives me a certain stability which I need, the various activities organized disrupt my daily life, and the regular exchanges I have with the members of the ICL Cup allow me to discover many personalities."
Integrate Chinese Life
2020-01-16T05:40:56+00:00
"The internship gives me a certain stability which I need, the various activities organized disrupt my daily life, and the regular exchanges I have with the members of the ICL Cup allow me to discover many personalities."

Steeve

"I had a really rewarding experience, from both a personal and professional point of view. I also realized Chinese capabilities in the medium term."
Integrate Chinese Life
2020-01-12T07:46:03+00:00
"I had a really rewarding experience, from both a personal and professional point of view. I also realized Chinese capabilities in the medium term."

Nicolas Curty

President & CFO of the Affolter Holding SA
"We are proud to see that our technical apprentices who participate in the ICL Cup can learn and bring value during their stay in China. It should be an example and inspiring for our industry."
Integrate Chinese Life
2020-01-12T14:46:05+00:00
President & CFO of the Affolter Holding SA "We are proud to see that our technical apprentices who participate in the ICL Cup can learn and bring value during their stay in China. It should be an example and inspiring for our industry."

Meghan

"This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond prejudice and try to see the world through the eyes of a Chinese person."
Integrate Chinese Life
2020-01-03T09:42:41+00:00
"This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond prejudice and try to see the world through the eyes of a Chinese person."

Charlotte

"I am passionate about sustainable development and remain speechless about the proactivity of China. I return to Switzerland with new perspectives and a direction for the continuation of my studies and my career."
Integrate Chinese Life
2020-01-12T08:32:27+00:00
"I am passionate about sustainable development and remain speechless about the proactivity of China. I return to Switzerland with new perspectives and a direction for the continuation of my studies and my career."
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They support us !

We are grateful for the support from multiple Swiss institutions.

 

We also thank the former ambassador for his kind letter of support

 

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Learn more about the ICL Cup

The last final report is available here to discover written testimonials, pictures, media publications, and much more about the ICL Cup 2019 edition. A video is worth a thousand words so check out our Youtube channel with interviews of each participant in his or her company!

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Thank you for your interest in the ICL Cup. Stay visionary and think China!

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