Program Details for Placement Providers

"Globalisation" has opened the door to great opportunities and challenges. Taking these opportunities and meeting the challenges depends more than ever on a global professional perspective and understanding. The days when it was adequate to undertake professional development and in-service training only in one's own country have passed. Global Internship Services opens doorways to international professional development for individuals.

We are eager to introduce enthusiastic, intelligent and responsible students to your organization. GIS is always looking for motivated employers who are willing to provide students an internship opportunity to facilitate professional and personal development.

What is an internship?
An internship is a structured educational experience that incorporates professional "hands on" activities to allow students to gain insight into their chosen profession. Through an internship, students are provided the opportunity to develop new skills in their chosen field, improve their basic work skills, test career choices and develop professional competence and witness classroom theories being applied in real world situations. An internship also helps in the personal development of a future employee to enhance their decision-making skills, critical thinking skills, increased confidence and self esteem.

Some organizations have developed internship programs that provide students with specific regular tasks, while others may utilize interns for special projects or to develop new strategies with fresh perspectives.

Benefits to Provider
Companies and organizations that host internships can benefit from the opportunity to meet enthusiastic and committed students. The placement provider is expected to gain a measure of productive effort from the intern. Interns bring a fresh approach to your organization and they can also give your permanent staff the satisfying opportunity to pass on their knowledge and expertise to the next generation and to practice their supervision and leadership skills. In addition, it is expected that staff will benefit from contact with an intern from abroad who has just entered or is planning to enter their field. There is also the simple joy of mentoring a young person who wants to learn about your field.

GIS carefully screens an intern's educational background and skills to match your available opportunities and fit your operational requirements. Placement providers would be expected to provide the agreed environment and educational opportunities they have offered. Interns are expected to help, and not hinder your everyday activities. GIS supports the placement provider in all aspects of the internship.

If you can provide an educational experience and wish to register your interest,
contact us.