Internships
Real Life Experience -- Real Life Benefits
Internships are an excellent way to enhance your in-class learning with hands-on, experiential learning with a company or organization that relates directly to your career goals.
While NMU Career Services does not award academic credit for internships earned (you need to work with your academic department in order to earn credit towards your degree), the center does post internship opportunities with companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations. To begin your search for an internship, click on one of the links below. Once you find an internship in which you're interested, contact your academic department to explore the possibility of earning academic credit.
If you have any questions regarding the internship-related services provided by Career Services, contact Steven LaFond, Assistant Director.
Internships
Volunteer or Intern Abroad | (Job ID: 7099) | |||
| Date Posted: | 10-21-2009 | |||
| Date Needed: | Application Deadline: | 12/31/09 | ||
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| Duties: | Choose from: Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand. Types of placements: Caring for infants and children Teaching children Teaching English Assisting teachers Observing and assisting local health professionals Working with people affected by HIV/AIDS Caring for the elderly Caring for people with disabilities Assisting teachers of Special Education Working toward women's empowerment Sharing your professional skills/experience Watch a volunteer video at www.crossculturalsolutions.org/videos HOW OUR PROGRAMS WORK: Volunteer Work You can make a difference by supporting and contributing to a sustainable solution that is both designed by the community and sensitive to its needs. You will learn what challenges the community faces and see how your work furthers their goals. You will also create valuable connections with the people that you work with each day. You will work at a CCS Partner Program, a locally-designed and driven initiative. Our in-country staff forms partnerships with these organizations, working together to help you contribute to the work of the organization. These Partner Programs may be orphanages, childcare centers, schools, health clinics, hospitals, homes for the elderly, centers for people with disabilities or other community organizations. Cultural & Learning Activities We've discovered that when you're given the opportunity to learn about the local culture and customs, and understand community development, your volunteer experience is truly complete. To gain this inside perspective, we provide Cultural & Learning Activities. You'll receive a detailed orientation, feedback sessions, language training, field trips, guest speakers and more. You'll experience all the community has to offer, within and beyond the context of your volunteer experience. Free Time We believe that free time significantly enhances your volunteer experience by giving you a chance to reflect outside of your daily service and activities. That's why free time is available some afternoons and most evenings. Weekends are always free for you to visit other parts of the country, or to simply stay in town and get to know the community and your new neighbors. The CCS Home-Base After a day of volunteering or a weekend of travel, it's important to know that you have a safe and comfortable place to return to. That's why we provide a Home-Base for our volunteers. The CCS Home-Base is your home away from home. Here, you'll connect with other volunteers and CCS staff, reflect on your experiences, enjoy meals, read and relax. You won't waste time on logistics because all of your daily needs are taken care of, including lodging, meals, and transportation. Also, by providing a Home-Base we are not burdening the local community with the needs of our volunteers. Volunteer Abroad This is the perfect short-term international volunteer program, designed with flexibility and individual attention in mind so we can meet your needs and interests. Volunteer Abroad is our flagship and most popular program, year after year. Personalized volunteer placement Custom start dates available for student or faculty-led groups 12 countries, 2 to 12 weeks Intern Abroad Participate in an international internship and gain work experience in the areas of social services, education or health. You may even be able to earn academic credit - ask us how. Placement in your preferred area of focus Individual attention and guidance from an Intern Supervisor Official Record of Service 9 Countries, 3 to 12 weeks Insight Abroad In just one week, you will work side-by-side with local people and experience another culture like never before. You can choose to enroll on your own or go with a group of friends. It's the perfect Alternative Break! Group project that can be completed in a week Custom start dates available for student or faculty-led groups 5 countries, 1 week | |||
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| 1. Choose your Program (Volunteer Abroad, Intern Abroad or Insight Abroad) 2. Select Where to Go 3. Pick a Start Date (visit website for a list of start dates or call for availability) 4. Plan how long you'll stay (1-12 weeks) 5. Call us or enroll online: www.crossculturalsolutions.org. |
