International internships
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EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA (EDC)
EDC awards 30 scholarships annually, 25 of which go to undergraduate university students interested in pursuing a career or furthering their studies in international business, and up to five additional scholarships for students enrolled in combined studies in business with sustainable management or environmental studies.
What's included:
- A $3,000 scholarship awarded in spring 2011; and
- Pending eligibility, a potential opportunity to apply for a four-month work term with mentoring from leading industry experts at EDC, worth approximately $10,000. Work terms will be available for summer 2011.
See the website for more information.
ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE DES ETUDIANTS EN SCIENCES ECONOMIQUES ET COMMERCIALIES (AIESEC)
AIESEC UOIT is a student led group that works to have international placements of its members.
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
The Government of Canada has negotiated reciprocal temporary work permits with close to 40 countries for Canadians between the ages of 18 and 35. These permits cover:
- Working holidays;
- Student work abroad programs;
- International co-op placements; and
- Young professional/young worker opportunities.
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA: CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CIDA)
The Government of Canada offers a number of international internships through CIDA. Seehttp://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/home for more information.
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERISITIES AND COLLEGES OF CANADA
The professional body of universities in Canada hosts and co-ordintates a number of international opportunities for students.http://www/aucc.ca/programs/intprograms/index_e.html
CULTURE DIVERSITY SUCCESS (CDS) INTERNATIONAL
The internship provides students at U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities with the opportunity to complete professional internships in Germany. Paid placements are available in business/finance, general administration, tourism, information technology, engineering and a variety of other fields. Internships for liberal arts majors are also available, but are likely to be unpaid (history, nonprofit sector, media, international relations, German studies, etc.).
Three program options are available:
- A one-month language course in Germany in June, followed by a two-month internship with a host company;
- A three-month internship with a host company; and
- A two-month internship with a host company, starting in late-May or late-July.
The Summer Internship Program in Germany will provide participants with valuable work experience, help improve their German-language skills and allow them to experience German culture first-hand. The deadline for applying is December 15. See www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/sip.htm for more information.
HORIZON COSMOPOLITE
HORIZON COSMOPOLITE provides international learning opportunities for students around the globe.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS FOR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE (IAESTE)
IAESTE is for engineering and science students and places students on internships around the globe.
IDEALIST
A project of Action Without Borders, this site provides information on non-profit associations, jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities. Seehttp://www.idealist.org/ for more information.
SWISS CANADIAN MOBILITY PROGRAM
The purpose of this agreement is to encourage the mobility of young Swiss and Canadians workers and students, offering them the opportunity to gain work experience abroad.
WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE CANADA (WUSC) - STUDENTS WITHOUT BORDERS
Students Without Borders™ (SWB) is a WUSC initiative that offers university and college students exciting volunteer learning opportunities in a developing country during an academic term.
CHARITY VILLAGE
A website that hosts many positions related to non-government organizations and the non-profit sector. For international volunteer opportunities, select Volunteer and Donate, then Browse by Region with International as your criteria.
DAAD (German Ministry of Higher Education)
RISE: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers three internship programs: RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering), RISE Professional and RISE Worldwide. RISE has established itself as an outstanding opportunity to combine serious research with a rewarding study-abroad experience. All programs are targeted to students from the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences (geology) and related disciplines.
a) RISE undergrads have the opportunity to work on cutting edge research projects at top research institutions (e.g., Max-Planck-Institutes) and universities in Germany. Students are paired with German PhD students in a unique mentoring partnership to ensure immediate integration into hands on lab work and built-in social networking with an excellent opportunity to develop new technical skills. RISE participants receive a scholarship to cover living expenses. To learn more about RISE, please visit: www.daad.de/rise or email:rise@daad.de.
b) RISE professional is designed for recent graduates, Master's and PhD students, and alumni of the RISE program who are matched with a well-known German company, where they gain insight into the professional applications of science and engineering and develop practical skills. Internships can last from one and half months to six months. Similar to RISE, this new program features a scholarship to cover living expenses. Online registration is currently available. To learn more about RISE professional, please visit: www.daad.de/rise-pro or email: rise-pro@daad.de.