Description

This 3-month internship program in Canada combines 6 weeks of specialized language courses and 6 weeks of unpaid job placement.

Nacel International is pleased to offer a high quality and complete unpaid internship program for international students from non-English speaking countries, coming to Canada to improve their English skills and to practice it in a Canadian business environment.

We arrange quality unpaid internships, offering students both the opportunity to internationalize and to improve their English skills as part of an Academic Program. All participants spend six weeks at a College, attending an internship preparation program prior to doing an internship (six weeks). During the internship, participants attend a series of Workshops and Seminars, called Professional Development Series.

While studying Business English at a language school, we will arrange a host company for the student that will allow him/her to link classroom learning to workplace experience. The internship is a monitored work experience related to the students academic field of study or previous work experience, and meeting specific learning goals.

All participants receive certificates and references at the end of the program.

All students participating in the internship program will attend intensive Grammar, Speaking, Listening and Writing classes, as well as high level Business English and workplace preparation classes that will allow them to improve and refresh their English skills and get ready for their internships.

Business English Course
The purpose of the Business English course is to develop the oral communication skills within functional business contexts, so that students can communicate with English speakers in both formal and informal business situations. Emphasis is placed on increasing industry specific vocabulary based on real industry case studies. Students learn to develop effective presentations, carry on negotiations, conduct business meetings and write effectively while gaining practical knowledge of North American business culture and customs.

Cultural and Intercultural Training
Identifying cultural tendencies, communication styles, and methods that impact job performance are explored, in terms of real workplace situations interns can expect to face during their internship in a Canadian company. In addition, how different cultures communicate and how the students own culture influences communication style is examined and illustrated through experiential activities within a classroom setting.

Intensive Interview Training
This section of the course is designed to better prepare the student for his/her internship interview with a Canadian host company, as well as provide with a strong foundation in interview skills for future interviews.
Interviews are filmed and the student is given the opportunity to receive direct, honest feedback about the specific interview style, the impression he/she creates, the effectiveness of answers to standard interview questions, and the overall professionalism.

Soft skills Training
In today's competitive workplace environment most employees or potential employees possess similar hard skills (certifications, degrees etc.). Soft skills are often the difference in hiring. This section of the course is designed to identify areas relating to communication style, problem solving, creativity, teamwork, leadership etc. that can always benefit from some improvement.

The internship preparation course (Step UP) has been designed to reduce cultural and language errors that hinder job performance. In addition, specific training has been designed to reduce onsite training at the host company. Although English language skills will benefit greatly as a result of taking this course, the main focus is not language acquisition, but rather, Canadian workplace preparation.

Internship Placement in Canada:
Unpaid qualified internships in Canada are offered in the following sector: engineering, architecture, construction management, business administration, psychology, sociology, social pedagogic, social sciences, information technology, hospitality/tourism, TV production, commercials video production, music video production, multimedia effects, photography and sports.

Work Conditions:
The timetable and conditions of the internship in Canada is to be agreed upon at the time of interview between the employer and the intern.

Highlights

Available Sectors

* I-1 Engineering Internship
Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering. Usually internships in Manufacturing, Production.

* I-2 Architecture, Construction Management Internship
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture. Usually internships in Engineering office, construction company, construction management, construction, site supervision, planning and construction, statistics, landscape architecture, interior design.

* I-3 Business Administration Internship
(International) Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, HR, Psychology, Social Pedagogic. Usually internships in general office administration, accounting, finance, bookkeeping, insurance, auditing, human resources, marketing, market research, sales, import/export, international trade, logistics, PR, Event Management.

* I-4 Psychology, Sociology, Social Pedagogic, Social Sciences Internship (available upon request)
Psychology, Sociology, Social Pedagogic, Social Sciences. Usually internships in Consulting, market research, human resources, social works, youth, addiction prevention, women, community centres, multicultural organizations, health, environmental organizations.

* I-5 Information Technology Internship
Usually internships in Programming, Web design, Graphics and Animation, e-Commerce, database development and implementation, helpdesk and troubleshooting, network administration, software development.

* I-6 Hospitality/Tourism Internship (available upon request)
Tourism Management, Hospitality Management. Usually internships in guest services, front desk, banquet service and management, sales and marketing, accounting, human resources, food and beverage, Adventure tourism, travel agency, tour operator, tourism associations, event management.

* I-7 TV Production, Commercials, Video Production, Music Video Production, Multimedia Effects, Photography (available upon request)
Communication Sciences, Digital Design, Media Design. Usually internships in TV Production, Commercials, Video Production, Music Video Production, Multimedia Effects, Photography.

* I-8 Sports, Sports Science Internship (available upon request)
Sports marketing, sports management, event management. Usually internships with sports teams, sports event management organizations.

Qualifications

Minimum age: 19 years (legal age in British Columbia, Canada)
Maximum age: 35 years

The applicant should be a graduate or an undergraduate student from a recognized university/college/university of applied sciences and/or have completed an apprenticeship program in his/her home country. Students must have completed at least 4 semesters of studies at a University, College, etc.

The student preferably has some first hands-on experience in the industry in his/her home country. The desired internship field has to correspond with either the educational background of the student or previous work experience.

Computer Skills: The student should be familiar with most MS Office applications and be familiar with doing research projects on the internet. For some positions, special computer skills may be required.

Language Skills: The student should be able to competently speak, read and understand conversational English and able to function in business setting. Upper intermediate to advanced English skills are required to start the internship.

Other Skills: The student should be mature, independent and flexible and have some understanding of cultural differences.

VISA Regulations
Students apply for a Study Permit with a Work Authorization with a C30 Exemption (or Working Holiday or SWAP). The Work permit will then be issued at the port-of-entry (in this case, Vancouver) together with the Study permit. 3 or 4 weeks are needed to receive the document, so that the student should apply for the visa a minimum of 6 weeks before departure.

Note: There are NO extra fees for the Work Permit.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1880 euros

Program Fees Include:

* Administration fees
* 6 weeks in class preparation
* 6 weeks internship placement
* Workshops, seminars, reports, evaluations, certificates, material fee
* Airport pick up and transfer on arrival if the student is accommodated in a host family
* Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

Salary/Pay

No salary. This is an unpaid program.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

European and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Nacel International's Mission Statement

No one learns the same way. No one has the same level. No one has the same goal. Nacel International proposes a large variety of stays abroad, which will help you to develop your personality. Their goal was to provide opportunities for students to extend language learning and knowledge of another culture through a well-organized and affordable summer program. These programs bring people together enhancing cultural and linguistic awareness and to promote international friendship and harmony.

Year Founded

1957