The 2014 Stock Market challenge is a virtual investing competition in which the top performing challengers will win sponsorship to participate in the 2014 Summer Internship Program in either London, New York, Los Angeles or Hong Kong.
Upon creating a free account and joining the "City Internships Challenge" league, challengers will receive $1,000,000 USD to invest in a virtual investment portfolio. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed performers will be awarded $3,000, $2,000 and $750 USD respectively in sponsorship to participate in the 2014 Summer Internship Program.
3. City Internships - 2014 Summer Internship Program - General Information
The Summer Internship Program is a launch pad into the most prestigious, rewarding and intellectually stimulating graduate careers.
The program operates in the world's leading cities - London, New York, Los Angeles & Hong Kong - and provides an immersive and formative experience that is focused on enabling undergraduates and graduates to convert their skills, ambition and academic accomplishment to real-world success.
R 8 Week Internship Placement
R Social Events & Excursions
R Daily Transportation
R Accommodation*
R Meal Plan
R Career Seminars, Guest Speaker & Networking Events
R Welcome Reception, Orientation & Closing Reception
R Intensive Language or Professional Training Course**
R CV Revision & Interview Coaching
R 24/7 On-site Staff Support
R Academic Credit
R Post-program career services through City Careers
The Summer Internship Program is structured around an eight week internship placement, with a leading employer in the student's chosen field, which is complemented by a series of inclusive career seminars and workshops, guest speaker and networking events, social events and weekend excursions.
The 8 week internship placement is designed to help students explore their chosen field and career path, develop industry specific skills and knowledge, and increase their professional network - simultaneously helping students to focus the direction of their career and increase their appeal to future employers. The inclusive career seminars, guest speaker and networking events are designed to bolster their on-the-job learning and to further equip them with the tools necessary to launch a thriving career in today's highly competitive graduate market.
The inclusive social events and weekend excursions help to deliver a well-rounded experience and showcase their chosen city's cultural highlights. They serve as a great opportunity for students to fully experience their chosen city with like-minded students from across the globe. Students will benefit from an extensive support network before, during and after the program.
The overarching philosophy of the program is to give undergrauates and graduates the freedom to define their own experience and to progress independently, both personally and professionally, within a framework that provides comprehensive direction and guidance.
Internship placements are available in Banking & Financial Services, Legal & Professional Services, IT & Technology, Art & Design, Marketing, Advertising & PR, Property & Construction, Media, Publishing & Entertainment or Science & Engineering.
The Summer Internship Program operates in London, New York, Los Angeles & Hong Kong.