Global connections – support strategies for international placements

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify structures and scaffolds available to support International students to successfully undertake work placement in Ireland and support Irish students who undertake placements abroad
• Develop good practice in relation to preparing International/ non-EU students to achieve a work placement in Ireland
• Evaluate the advantages and challenges of international placements for Irish students, with a particular focus on the impact of Brexit; what’s in it for them?
• Identify the challenges associated with international work placements
• Recognise the requirements of employers when placing EU and Non-EU students on placement within Europe. Documentation required and difference with insurance practices