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Intern with AIT Commercial Section
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Taiwan Internships

Thank you for your interest in an internship with the Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is a private, non-profit corporation established to carry out relations between the people of the United States and the people of Taiwan. The Commercial Section is charged with the mission of helping U.S. firms export their goods and services to Taiwan, and attracting Taiwan investment into the United States. To accomplish this mission, we offer U.S. Commercial Service’s services and provide a variety of resources and support to assist U.S. companies entering the Taiwan market.

Description of Intern Duties

  • Following Taiwan market developments in specific sectors and briefing Commercial Officers on those developments.
  • Undertaking research for, and writing, major market opportunity reports, published and maintained by the Department of Commerce.
  • Providing assistance to Commercial Officers and Commercial Specialists conducting Department of Commerce services by participating in meetings, conferences, and/or other trade-related activities.
  • Drafting and/or editing non-sensitive English language correspondence.
  • Conducting business analysis.
  • Developing and/or launching new Commercial Section products, including web site design.
  • Assisting with trade conferences.

Payment and Benefits

  • Internships are unpaid.
  • The AIT does not provide housing, commuting stipends or financial benefits of any kind.
  • Selected interns must sign a Volunteer Agreement indicating their understanding that the AIT cannot be held responsible for workplace-related injuries and/or medical costs. Interns are encouraged to have their own medical and liability insurance.
  • Students should discuss receiving academic credit with their academic institution. Documentation of work or signing of forms can be provided.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be a student currently enrolled in a college/university.
  • Preference for juniors, seniors and graduate students studying economics, business administration, international relations or related fields.
  • Have long-term availability. (10 weeks, 350 hours minimum)
  • Possess strong computer skills.
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be able to pass a credit and background check by the U.S. Government prior to starting the internship.

To apply

Applications are accepted by the following deadlines: 

  • Summer Internship Program (January 31)
  • Fall Internship Program (June 30)
  • Spring Internship Program (September 30).

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please submit the following items to Office.Taipei@trade.gov. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Resume
  • Copy of up-to-date Transcript
  • A cover letter to explaining why you want to be an intern, future goals, what you have to offer the U.S. Commercial Service, and how you hope to benefit from the internship.
  • Preferred dates for the internship. (The minimum requirement is 10 weeks, 350 hours)
  • Email address, home address, and telephone number.

After an offer has been made, applicants will need to coordinate with the U.S. Department of Commerce headquarters to complete a background check form OF-306 (Declaration for Federal Employment). Applicants will also need to be fingerprinted to start the investigation process.

Questions should be directed to the Internship Coordinator at Office.Taipei@trade.gov

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Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

Limitations

As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

Privacy

The Chatbot does not collect information about users and does not use the contents of users’ chat history to learn new information. All feedback is anonymous. Please do not enter personally identifiable information (PII), sensitive, or proprietary information into the Chatbot. Your conversations will not be connected to other interactions or accounts with ITA. Conversations with the Chatbot may be reviewed to help ITA improve the tool and address harmful, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate questions.

Translation

The Chatbot supports a wide range of languages. Because the Chatbot is trained in English and responses are translated, you should verify the translation. For example, the Chatbot may have difficulty with acronyms, abbreviations, and nuances in a language other than English.

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