Huawei's 'Seeds for the Future' programme 2016...

Are you an undergraduate student looking for a life changing experience? Are you excited by technical problems because you see them as opportunities to grow as a person? Are you fascinated by the rise of Asia and ever wondered how to get practical experience working for a dynamic global business in China?

If the answer to these questions is “yes”, we want to hear from you.

Huawei – Who are we?

We are one of the world’s most innovative companies and a leading telecoms solutions provider with comprehensive strengths delivering fixed-line, wireless and IP technologies.

We employ over 75,000 engineers in our 20 global R&D centres; and recruit between 6,000 – 10,000 new graduate trainees annually – more than any other company in our sector.

In the UK we are one of the largest inward investors from the Chinese mainland, and since 2012 we have been rolling out a five year plan which will see Huawei invest £1.3billion in the UK.

We are passionate about the importance of science and innovation in delivering the products and services of tomorrow, and take seriously the role we play in fostering a new generation of talent in the UK.

We are therefore pleased to announce our work experience scheme for UK undergraduates in 2016.

Huawei – What are we offering?

We are offering UK undergraduates – studying STEM or related disciplines (e.g. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Computing) the opportunity to travel to China on a 4-week work experience scheme starting in August 2016.

During the scheme students will spend an initial period in Beijing where they will gain Mandarin language training in one of the best universities in Beijing and learn about Chinese culture. There will also be group tours to The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall of China and the 2008 Olympic Park.

Students will then be flown to Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, where they will learn about Huawei’s international business culture and values and spend time learning about Huawei’s products and solutions. There will also be visits to Huawei’s F1 Exhibition Centre; Enterprise Exhibition Hall; Logistics Centre; R&D labs and one of Huawei’s state-of-the-art factory facilities.

At Huawei HQ students will also receive technical training from some of the finest professionals in the industry.

Since 2011 we have provided over 100 UK undergraduates with the opportunity to learn about China and to experience working in Huawei’s dynamic global business HQ – an invaluable addition to any CV when looking for a job after graduation.

Who are we looking for?

To be considered for Huawei’s Seeds for the Future programme in 2016 students will need to match the following criteria:

• be a UK passport holder
• be studying a STEM or related discipline at a UK university
• be a second year undergraduate student
• submit an essay of no more than 500 words demonstrating an interest in China and in Huawei and your suitability for the scheme
• demonstrate excellent academic acumen
• have a strong interest in telecoms and technology issues
• ideally have some knowledge of Mandarin

Please note:

• Only applications received before the closing date of 29 February 2016 will be considered.
• Initial short-listing of candidates will be undertaken by each participating university, with final interview selection undertaken by Huawei UK (Spring 2016) whose decision is final.
• No correspondence will be entered into once a final selection has been made by Huawei UK.
• This is a non-salaried work experience scheme and participation in the scheme does not imply that future employment will be offered by Huawei upon graduation, or any time in the future.
• Huawei will cover all visa application costs and all travel and accommodation costs in China. In addition Huawei will provide an allowance per student for sundry living expenses in China.

To apply

• Please send your CV and supporting essay to Philip Candice, Director of Public Policy, at the following address: philip.candice@huawei.com. 
• Applications to be received by the closing date of 29 February 2016.