Internships in Florida, United States

Join the Institute for Global Studies' Dive Shop / Reef Survey internship, and work with both local and foreign staff members. In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to become PADI dive certified or work toward the next level of training. In addition, you will assist staff members in all aspects of running a renowned dive shop as well as work on a marine research project. Activities will include assisting staff on dive excursions, helping to convey difficult concepts in the English language to guests, preparing gear for dives, constructing or delivering marketing materials, conducting reef surveys to assist reef management, and preparing brochures and the website to highlight threats to reef systems.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train and get paid while advancing your career in the culinary arts. This exclusive J-1 Hotel Culinary Training Program offers participants the chance to work at renowned hotels and fine-dining establishments across the United States under the guidance of expert and celebrity chefs. Throughout this 12-month structured program, participants will gain practical, real-world experience in professional kitchens while learning modern culinary techniques, international food standards, and large-scale kitchen operations. The program is designed to enhance your creativity, precision, and leadership skills — preparing you for success in the global hospitality industry. In addition to professional development, trainees will experience American culture and hospitality first-hand, participating in cultural exchange activities and forming lifelong friendships with fellow international interns. By the end of the program, participants return home with enhanced culinary expertise, international exposure, and a powerful professional network that opens doors to exciting global career opportunities.