Virtual Internships: online internships abroad
Virtual Internships: online internships abroad
Intern online with companies in one of 70 countries — gain hands-on experience in business, IT, finance, and more. Enjoy a convenient format, a flexible schedule, and the chance to learn international best practices. Start your professional journey today!
International experience online: kickstart your global career from home!
An online internship abroad is a unique opportunity for a young professional to gain professional work experience in their internship field with an overseas company. It’s your chance to get international work experience without leaving home. The program is open to everyone — students and recent graduates alike. Internships are available in more than 70 countries, including Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, China, Malaysia, Scandinavia, and England. You can choose from a wide range of internship fields: business, tourism and hospitality, IT, finance, marketing, real estate, engineering, and more. You can pick the internship duration and weekly hours (full-time or part-time). Program length ranges from 1 to 4 months with 10, 20, or 30 hours per week. A minimum of 120 hours and a maximum of 500 hours over 1-3 months. Internships are generally unpaid, though some employers may offer a stipend depending on your skills and experience.
Why join this program?
- Find an unpaid internship;
- Program enrollment and ongoing support;
- Coordinator support from the sponsor and employer throughout the program;
- Access to the CareerBridge online platform;
- Opportunity to attend the program sponsor’s training webinars;
- Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll receive a certificate of internship completion.
Requirements
- Students and recent graduates (+2);
- At least 18 years old;
- English at least Intermediate (may be higher depending on the employer and internship location);
- Knowledge of another language is an advantage if the internship is in a non-English-speaking country;
- Ideally, the internship should match your field of study;
- Prior work experience in the chosen field is preferred.
Programs have fixed dates. Confirm the start date of your chosen program with your IEC coordinator. Program length ranges from 1 week to 3 years, depending on the program. Submit your application 4–6 months before the program start date.
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