Welcome to the 2020 CCIP J-1 Internship in NYC!
Taking place every summer since 2008, CCIP is an integrated program that offers internship placement, hosting, and program activities all on one platform.
CCIP brings depth to applicants' professional repertoire putting them ahead of their peers and opening the door to more elite career paths. It is geared towards motivated, career/global-minded students seeking unique experiences to help them advance to the forefront of tomorrow's competitive global economy.
CCIP offers more than typical summer opportunities. It enhances personal and career growth by enhancing classroom knowledge with practical skills coupled with networking opportunities, leadership challenges, media exposure, career advice, and more.
Most of all, CCIP's NYC internship experience allows participants to stand apart from their peers when competing for sought-after opportunities.
CCIP is a full-placement internship program that offers structured and guided internships through 20-30 hosts as well as a holistic program experience with communal living, student-led activities, and more.
CCIP is a 6-14 week internship program that has taken place in NYC every summer since 2008. It is an Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 Intern) run by FUSIA, a US Dept. of State Designated Visa Sponsor in collaboration with 10+ trusted universities in Asia, and is dedicated to promoting greater understanding between the US and future leaders from the Asia/Pacific region.
CCIP is a stepping-stone for exchange interns to acquire professional skills/knowledge while gaining insight into American culture, values, norms, people, and business practices. It is also a cultural gateway where US host companies and organizations engage with the international community and keep current on global market trends.
CCIP is the longest-running J-1 Internship program in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau. CCIP's leadership in cultural exchange has earned it 160+ awards and commendations along with "CCIP Appreciation Day" being declared by Manhattan Borough Presidents six times. Visit theccip.com/award.
US law requires foreign students interning in the US to have both their visa and J-1 internship program sponsored by a Designated Visa Sponsor. CCIP is directly run by a visa sponsor enabling communication to be direct, processes to be streamlined, and program fee (with the mandatory visa sponsorship fee covered) competitive.
CCIP is for motivated, global/career-minded students who want to gain the special skills, knowledge, and experience that are integral to thriving in the professional world but often overlooked in the classroom. Nearly 100% of past participants agreed that their CCIP experience has made a difference in their career trajectory. They rated CCIP as particularly valuable in helping them jumpstart their careers, realize their potential, create global networking opportunities, and explore new paths.
CCIP alumni have a particularly high acceptance rate into top global firms and grad-schools. We are proud of our impressive alumni network of over 1,000 successful grads who are not only making their mark on an array of professions around the world, but who are also greatly contributing to growth of the CCIP community by creating a supportive culture that benefits new and past participants alike.
CCIP integrates internships, a close-knit environment, communal living, student-led program activities, performance-based accolades, and more into one program. The outcome: participants feel welcomed, parents worry less, and graduates adapt better to the global professional arena.
Accepted applicants, based on their academic backgrounds, interests, and application scores, will be assigned potential hosts from a pool of 20-30 hosts in US government and law (7); advertising, entertainment, and media (3); nonprofit (4); IT/engineering (3); accounting and insurance (1); and other professions (4).
CCIP accepts qualified undergraduates and postgraduates age 18+. Applicants from partner schools are entitled to admission priority and a lower program fee. Our acceptance rate has been 6-10% on average (74 out of 1,301 in 2019). Since 2008, CCIP has achieved a 100% visa approval rate with over 1,000 past participants.
CCIP alumni have a particularly high acceptance rate into top global firms and grad-schools. We are proud of our impressive alumni network of over 1,000 successful grads who are not only making their mark on an array of professions around the world, but who are also greatly contributing to growth of the CCIP community by creating a supportive culture that benefits new and past participants alike.
With so many summer options to choose from, what made students go with CCIP? According to our alumni, it all comes down to one word: opportunity.
Many CCIP grads praised CCIP for jumpstarting their careers and boosting their chances of getting into competitive grad schools and high-profile firms.
- Powerful reference letters
- Certificates
- Commendations from US officials
- Global referrals and references
- Test scores
Nearly all CCIP alumni agree that after their internships they gained and grew both personally and professionally.
- Industry knowledge and skills
- Hands-on experience
- Handling of professional expectations, situations, and etiquette
- Coping with personal and professional challenges
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Internships offer what traditional classrooms and ordinary summer programs don't.
- The chance to apply academic knowledge to real-work practices
- Communicating, interacting, and networking with experienced global professionals
- Overcoming doubts, setting career objectives, and exploring career options and new opportunities
NYC work culture is great for students who want a different experience.
- Moving beyond boundaries and the ordinary
- Showing that there is more than just productivity
- Promoting creativity, innovation and work-life balance
- Nurturing talents – speaking up on problems, sharing new ideas and perspectives, learning from mistakes, having fun, accepting differences…
Accepted applicants, based on their academic backgrounds, interests, and application scores, will be assigned potential hosts from a pool of 20-30 hosts in US government and law (7); advertising, entertainment, and media (3); nonprofit (4); IT/engineering (3); accounting and insurance (1); and other professions (4).
CCIP offers 80+ internship positions plus a wealth of industry fields geared towards selected academic backgrounds and interests.
Marketing related positions 27 (32%)
US gov't and outreach, or law 19 (23%)
Accounting/insurance or bus 14 (17%)
Design, IT, CS, and/or related 10 (12%)
Civil/geotechnical/mechan/electrical engineering; architecture 10 (12%)
Museum and performing arts 4 (15%)
Many hosts have accumulated prior experience with the program over the years. Interns have definitely benefitted; hence their positive feedback.
First joined 2008-2010 9 (33%)
First joined in 2011 10 (37%)
First joined in 2012-2016 2 (7%)
First joined in 2019 6 (22%)
Private internship hosts often offer weekly stipends ranging from USD 50-200 to supplement transportation and meal expenses.
USD 100 weekly stipend 2 hosts (7%)
USD 200 weekly stipend 1 host (4%)
USD 50 weekly stipend 6 hosts (22%)
USD 75 weekly stipend 3 hosts (11%)
MetroCard 4 hosts (15%)
The 2020 Host Roster (login required) lists 20+ participating hosts with detailed descriptions and alumni feedback in addition to different sessions for applicants to choose from.
US government and law 7 (32%) - US Congresswoman Grace Meng, NYS Senators Liu and Stavisky, NYS Assembly Members Weprin, Ron Kim, Rosenthal, and Hyndman
Ad agency, entertainment, and media 3 (14%) - Admerasia, SOVAS, and Sing Tao Daily News
Nonprofit 4 (18%) - CMPNY, Flushing YMCA, Jamaica YMCA, Jamaica Ctr for Arts and Learning
Engineering, architecture, and CS/IT 3 (14%) - Aithent, GC Eng & Associates, and Yu & Associates
Auditing and insurance 1 (4%) - Djam Insurance Brokerage
Others 4 (18%) - Calligaris NY, FUSIA, Harry Nurses Registry, Trans Express, and ACPAI
CCIP hosts are predominantly small and medium-sized enterprises that emphasize interpersonal skills integral to the professional world, maximize hands-on interactions with decision-makers, and foster the right professional reference relationships.
Above 50 staff 4 (15%)
10-49 staff (44%)
Below 10 staff 11 (41%)
CCIP takes place in NYC – a cultural and economic epicenter rich with opportunities for growth and career-minded global professionals.
Queens (non-Flushing) 10/27 (32%)
Manhattan 9 (23%)
Queens (Flushing) 4 (17%)
Brooklyn 2 (12%)
New Jersey 2 (12%)
CCIP interns have a perfect record with over 1,000+ students passing their visa interviews over the past ten years.
CCIP takes place in the summer with three starting dates: May 16, May 30, or July 11 and with different program durations: standard (6 weeks) or extended (8, 10, 12, or 14 weeks). Before your interview, finalize your session choices (application step 2.4). See theccip.com/schedule.
Remarks:
- All sessions begin on a Saturday and end on a Friday (check-out on the following Saturday).
- Each extended week (7-14 weeks) adds USD 200 to the core program fee of USD 3,150.
- All participants are required to stay at the designated housing facility. The listed hotel fees are estimated based on 2 students sharing a double room.
| Session | Start (Sat) | End (Fri) | Prog Fee | Hotel 120/2 | May 16 | May 23 | May 30 | Jun 6 | Jun 13 | Jun 20 | Jun 27 | Jul 4 | Jul 11 | Jul 18 | Jul 25 | Aug 1 | Aug 8 | Aug 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 (A) | May 30 | Jul 10 | 3,150 (USD) | 2,520 (USD) | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | ||||||||
| B6 (B) | Jul 11 | Aug 21 | 3,150 | 2,520 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | ||||||||
| C8 (A) | May 16 | Jul 10 | 3,550 | 3,360 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | ||||||
| D6 (A) | May 16 | Jun 26 | 3,150 | 2,520 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | ||||||||
| E8 (B) | Jun 27 | Aug 21 | 3,550 | 3,360 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | ||||||
| G10 (A/B) | May 30 | Aug 7 | 3,950 | 4,200 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 | W10 | ||||
| I12 (A/B) | May 30 | Aug 21 | 4,350 | 5,040 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 | W10 | W11 | W12 | ||
| J12 (A/B) | May 16 | Aug 7 | 4,350 | 5,040 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 | W10 | W11 | W12 | ||
| K14 (A/B) | May 16 | Aug 21 | 4,750 | 5,880 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 | W10 | W11 | W12 | W13 | W14 |
| L6 (A) | Jun 27 | Aug 7 | 3,150 | 2,520 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | ||||||||
| M8 (B) | Jun 13 | Aug 7 | 3,550 | 3,360 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 |
Marketing, advertising, and/or related (27+)
Public admin and community outreach, or law (19+)
Accounting, insurance, or transportation logistics (14+)
IT, CS, design, and/or related (10+)
Civil, geotechnical, mechanical, or electrical engineering; architecture (10+)
Museum and performing arts (4+)
CCIP takes place in New York City: one of the most prominent metropolitan epicenters in the world, a city that sets the stage for global career growth, and most importantly, a name that every global professional wants to have on their resume to gain that professional edge.
The financial capital of the world, the base for top global corporations, the headquarters for the United Nations – NYC is an international leader in government, finance, design, engineering, the nonprofit sector and many more.
In most US cities, you can't live without a car; in NYC, you can walk just about anywhere and take advantage of a massive transit network that runs 24/7 to get you everywhere else. Explore museums, festivals, and landmarks such as Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building. Plus, New York is close to all major East Coast cities by bus or train.
NYC is a fast-paced, creative, and entrepreneurial city full of promising youth and individuals at the top of their fields. Interns come to NYC curious and leave with new insights, widened perspectives, and greater confidence.
All students live in a designated housing facility (required), the Asiatic Hotel (135-21 37th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354), a modern hotel with nine floors one block from a local police station.
- Double standard room type
- Each room has two beds for double occupancy
- Complimentary breakfast
- Basic housekeeping service and amenities
- Private bathroom with toiletries
- Cable TV and Wi-Fi
The hotel's surrounding neighborhood is often referred to as the "Asian Manhattan" – a perfect area to introduce Asian students to the cross-cultural American lifestyle and help them beat homesickness as they adapt to a new environment.
Hotels in NYC are typically expensive, and most Airbnb-type rentals are illegal, but we are entitled to an advantageous group- and flat-rate discount for standard double or king room types. Special terms apply.
The food scene is great in Flushing. Not only does it have huge variety packed into one spot, many options are affordable and taste great – check it out.
The neighborhood features supermarkets, shops, laundromats, hospitals, clinics, banks, eateries at all price points, and all major transportation lines within walking distance. It is about 35-minute subway ride from Manhattan.
Flushing happens to be home to some of the city's best attractions – Citi Field, site of the famous US Open, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York Hall of Science, Queens Zoo, Queens Botanical Garden, and many more. Don't wait to check it out!
The program is run directly by a designated visa sponsor in collaboration with trusted partner universities and without intermediaries, giving us a cost edge over competitors.
