PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The University of Toronto has engaged with top universities around the globe, to offer a unique opportunity to deliver a 4-week unpaid internship that will help you boost your employability on the global work market. This program will provide you with the opportunity to also develop your international experience, intercultural & communication skills and improve your project management techniques.
You will be working with students from around the world on an international project proposed by a company or NGO for 4 weeks starting at the end of June into July . Your participation will require a few hours of your time per week, including both synchronous online international activities, and personal activities.
You will learn to:
- Work collaboratively globally
- Build your CV and improve your employability skills
- Find out more about yourself and explore career options
- Gain a global network of friends and meet potential employers
The universities involved are the University of Warwick (England), the University of Toronto (Canada), Cornell University (USA), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) and IIT Delhi (India). At the end of the internship, you will receive a certificate from the University of Warwick for your participation in the program.
- February 7, 2024 – Virtual Info Session for UofT
- March 5, 2024 – Application Deadline
- End of March – Offers made
- Last week of April – May: intercultural workshops, webinars, and icebreaking activities with your fellow teammates across the globe.
- May – June: participating students will be allocated a real-life project and a global team. This period will be used for introductions, initial meetings and project briefs.
- Last week of June 24 – July 19: global teams will work together on their project.
Please note that the internship is unpaid and part-time (approximately 10 hours per week).
The internship is open to all U of T undergraduate students in their first degree program, . We welcome applications from domestic and international students, from all disciplines and all year groups. You just need an interest in gaining a global perspective and intercultural skills to help you stand out in applications and interviews for roles in Canada and beyond. Students applying to the program must have a minimum cGPA of 2.25.
INFORMATION SESSION:
Watch a recording of an Information Session here.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Please click here to apply.
Application Deadline: March 4, 2024
Results Announced: By end of March
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you would like more information about this internship experience, please feel free to ask your questions. Please make sure to contact us at global.classrooms@utoronto.ca using your U of T email address.
LOCATION
Country: Canada
City: Toronto
Institution: Multiple institutions
STATUS
Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Summer
Run By: CIE
For Credit: No
ELIGIBILITY
Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum cGPA: 2.25
DETAILS
Language of Study: English
Level of Study: Undergrad
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Experiential Learning
Tuition & Incidentals: None
Program Fees: None
Funding: No funding available
