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Are you interested in the Latin American and Caribbean region?
Would a relevant internship help you achieve your academic and career goals?
WE CAN HELP!
Step 1: What you do
- Think deeply about the type of experience you are looking for. The below chart is a non-exhaustive list of characteristics of a potential internship. Any combination may best fit your needs.
| Structure | Location | Type of Work | Type of Employer | Languages Spoken |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid | Local | Education | Nonprofit/NGO | Creole |
| Unpaid | National | Trade | School | Portuguese |
| For credit | International | Policy | Corporation | Spanish |
| Not for credit | Online | Finance | Government agency | English |
| Human Services | Chamber of Commerce |
- Research up to 3 companies and organizations that you would be interested in interning at.
- Fill out the online form at https://forms.fiu.edu/view.php?id=77538 (based on the above two questions)
Step 2: What we do
- We will contact the companies you are interested in to determine if internships are available, or could be developed. Then, we’ll let you know of any upcoming opportunities.
- We will provide you with additional suggestions of potential internship placements based on your preferences.
Step 3: What we do together (APPLY!)
Once you’ve identified the specific internship(s) you’re applying for, we provide assistance with:
- Resume, personal statement, and interview preparation
- Collection of reference letters
- Counting internship toward course credit (if applicable, based on program)