Virtual International Internship
Virtual internships or remote internships Is the opportunity to gain dynamic international work experience and build your resumé through online, email or Phone without the necessity of leaving your geographical location or having to travel to a specific location at a specific time.
Virtual international internships mean that you can work with companies across the country or globe to support countless number of projects ranging from basic social media support to full business projects, website designs, market reports, financial assessments, usability testing code, and much more.
When completing a Virtual internship many of the same aspects of a traditional in-person internship still exist including, meetings with your supervisor or teammates, completing a mix of individual and group projects, and learning about the overall company culture and industry it works in.
Our Virtual International Internship Programs
Working with us to complete your virtual international internship allows you to not only gain dynamic work experience but furthers the return ensuring:
- A guaranteed Virtual international internship placement in the location or career field of your choice.
- You will be a part of our internship community through weekly group discussions, business webinars, and alumni support.
- All round professional development support with an assigned Internship Coach and two coaching calls.
- Employability and international focused guides so you get the most out of your experience.
Virtual Internship Program Inclusions
Our program was designed to build full support around the internship and require weekly touchpoints with the employer and intern to ensure everyone was fully engaged and benefiting from the virtual internship.
Students wanting to gain global work experience can complete an internship from the comfort of their own home, working 20-30 hours per week for 1-3 months. All students are guaranteed an online internship placement in one of their career fields, and students can focus on one country or multiple countries for placement options.
Our full program is unpacked below and includes:
BENEFITS
Unlimited Global Connections
The importance of professional networking and building unlimited global connections is stressed in nearly every field. Professional networking is vital to beginning any global career. The SSAYEI Virtual International Internship program is an excellent platform to expand your professional network globally, all from your own home!
Flexible Time Management
Flexible time management will permit you to make the best utilization of the time at hand. Remote working requires high levels of time management and self-discipline. Completing a virtual internship will allow you to hone these skills for future work experience and be able to include the experience to your resume.
Gain Academic Credit
Any student completing our in-person or online international internships is able to gain 3, 6, or 9 credits from our School of Record, Saint Peter’s University.
Remote Work Skills
It’s no secret that the recent massive move to remote working will continue for the foreseeable future. Many companies are establishing permanent remote work policies, meaning there is an increasing demand for professionals with previous remote work experience & skills in software/platforms, communication, problem solving, etc.
Intercultural Competence
Unlike a traditional online internship, our Virtual Internships allow you to choose a country to explore professional skills and gain cross-cultural competence.
Accessibility
Traveling for work or study (especially long term) can present a huge financial barrier for many individuals. A virtual international internship allows you to still gain the career & global skills from an international work environment, without the need for travel.
