Skilio’s 8 Day Hybrid Industry Immersion Programme 4D3N @ Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
4D3N @ Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
What is Skilio’s Industry Immersion Programme?
The Skilio Industry Immersion Programme seeks to equip Singaporean tertiary students with meaningful experiential learning experiences, both culturally and industrially, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. By doing so, we strive to empower them to create meaningful initiatives and solutions for real-life problems faced by companies in both Singapore and Vietnam.
What will you be doing?
Embark on an enriching and immersive journey through Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where you’ll gain valuable insights into the local culture, education, and industries. Here is what you can expect from this exciting trip:
Educational Institutions
Opportunities to visit universities and engage with local students, immersing yourself in the Vietnamese education system
E.g. At Fullbright University our participants gained a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese education system, their teaching methodologies, and how their unique culture influences learning. This eye-opening experience helped them to appreciate the value of a diverse and global perspective
Youth Organisations
Be empowered through meaningful interactions with local change makers
E.g. Our participants visited Lead the Change Asia, a social impact organisation dedicated to empowering youths through innovation and collaboration. They had a panel discussion with their director and learned more about the opportunities for Vietnamese youths to – innovate and create a lasting impact on their community
Industry Headquarters
Gain valuable insight into the workings of successful companies by visiting their corporate headquarters and engaging with industry professionals. Expand your understanding of the local market and economic climate
E.g. At Red2Digital, a digital agency that offers an extensive range of services from strategy and planning to social media and content marketing, the employees shared case studies that showcased the clients they’ve worked with, and also shed light on the unique opportunities and challenges of doing business in Vietnam
Timeline
Sample Itinerary for a Day in Vietnam
Objectives
To facilitate experiential learning through cultural and industry exposure in the Vietnamese industry landscape
Outcome
Empower Singaporean tertiary students to champion initiatives/solutions to tackle real-life problems faced by companies in Singapore and/or Vietnam
Who Can Join?
We welcome everyone to join our programme!
However, in order to qualify for the subsidised rate of $160, you have to fit the following criteria:
- 15 – 35 years old
- Singapore Citizen
- Current Student in an Institute of Higher Learning OR graduated for < 3 years
- Have not be funded by NYC’s AEP grant before
Subsidised Rate: $160
Non-Subsidised Rate: $500
Programme Requirements
Deliverables
Pre Trip: NYC Modules
During Trip: Daily Reflections, Start and End Reflections to consolidate learning
Post Trip:
- 10 minute Group Presentation (Virtual)
- Post Program Participant Form
Commitment
Pre-Trip briefing:
- 1 – 3 Weeks Before Trip
Actual trip @ Ho Chi Minh City:
- 4 – 7 Dec 2023
- 11 – 14 Dec 2023
- 18 – 21 Dec 2023
Post-Trip Presentation
- Dependent on Trip Dates
Prorgamme Includes
- $45 Meal Allowance
- Hotel Stay
- Air Ticket
- Transport Within Program Agenda
- Travel Insurance
Progamme Does NOT Include
- Sim Card / Data Roaming
- Shopping Allowance
- Additional Travel Insurance
- Gifts for Buddies
- Travel during R&R
Deposit will be refunded upon completion of these requirements
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- We’ll hold a pre-trip briefing virtually for an hour at least 2 weeks before the trip. The date and time will be determined based on the availability of your trip batch. Parents can attend the briefing to know about the trip itinerary.
- The actual trip in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam will be 4D3N
- You’ll have the freedom to choose when to discuss the project with your groupmates – during the trip, when you return to Singapore, or both. Some time during the trip will also be allocated for project discussions.
- The final project presentation will be held virtually for 2 hours in the evening. The date and time will be determined based on the availability of your trip batch.
- Sign ups for each trip close on Monday, 2359hrs, 2 weeks before the trip
- Announcements with regards to payment will be made within the same week as well
- SGD$160 + $80 (refundable trip deposit, will be transferred back to you after you successfully complete your final project presentation). Total SGD $240.
- Coverage: Return airfare, accomodations, local transport in Vietnam, travel insurance, meal allowance (about $15 a day, you can top up if you want to eat more; you will receive your meal allowance through your PayNow/PayLah! number)
- You will have to purchase your own esim/ sim card/ roaming if you want to have internet and call/ message access there
- You will be staying at a hotel there, with 2-3 sharing a room (single bed)
- Breakfast is included
- If you’re uncomfortable with sharing a bed or would like to room with a friend, do let us know in the registration form!
Do Telegram @hozhihui. You are not required to submit the form again
Programme booklets will be sent to all of you before the pre-trip briefing with the exact details including emergency contacts, hotel address, flight details etc
We won’t promise that for every trip – however in the event that we complete the debrief on time and there’s some extra time in the day, we will give everyone some unscheduled time with a curfew time to be back at the hotel
- Every group (of 4-5 pax) will be assigned a problem statement to work on. This will be contributed by an industry partner that we will visit during the trip
- During the final pitch presentation, the group will have 10 min to share about their findings and proposed solutions to this problem statement based on a set of rubrics
- Groups can work on the pitch during free time during the trips, and/or after they come back to Singapore from Vietnam.
