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LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH A
GLOBAL INTERNSHIP Interning abroad, whether in person or remotely, is an excellent way to prepare for your future career. It exposes you to a variety of experiences that give you an edge as you enter the job market and can help you build the skills employers are increasingly demanding of applicants. CAPA’s personalized approach finds the right internship for you and your career goals. Placements are guaranteed and no prior work experience is required.
90%
20%
60%
75%
OF STUDENTS who studied abroad found employment within 6 months of graduation
HIGHER STARTING SALARY for students with study and internship abroad experience
OF HIRING MANAGERS prefer candidates with international experience
OF EMPLOYERS say study abroad is important when evaluating candidates for entry-level positions
ACROSS ALL
CAPA LOCATIONS:
2,000+
1,000+
NUMBER OF INTERNSHIP SITES
INTERNSHIP STUDENTS EACH YEAR
3,000+ NUMBER OF INTERNSHIP POSITIONS INCLUDING 300+ REMOTE PLACEMENTS 2 • CAPA GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS
75+
TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS
BENEFITS OF A
CAPA GLOBAL INTERNSHIP CAPA PROVIDES...
SO THAT YOU WILL...
• Individual advice and guidance on completing CAPA’s remote internship application process.
• Collaborate with and learn from professionals in an international context.
• Virtual meetings with CAPA staff to understand your skills, abilities, career aspirations, and how they align with internship options.
• Acquire experience in your field from a global perspective.
• Resume, cover letter, and portfolio assessment, coaching, and support. • Personalized internship placement with a global organization that will challenge, inspire, and create opportunities for personal and professional development. • Detailed placement description outlining your role, responsibilities, and expected outcomes. • Comprehensive internship orientation to prepare you to excel and succeed in your internship. • A dedicated site supervisor from your internship organization to mentor you throughout the program. • Option to earn 3 or 6 academic credits for completion of our skills and competencies based online global internship course. • Access to CAPA’s online skills and knowledgebased workshop sessions. • Opportunities to engage in virtual and/or in person networking sessions. • Options to engage in volunteering events. • Professional references. • Post program support. • Access to CAPA’s alumni services and resources.
• Gain exposure to, understanding of and appreciation for diverse working cultures and practices. • Develop intercultural communication skills and emotional intelligence. • Perform meaningful work developing specific vocational skills. • Build professional and social relationships with international references. • Earn academic credit through the Global Internship Course. • Enhance your resume and professional media presence. • Improve your employment prospects. • Expand your global commercial awareness. • Learn how to effectively articulate your learning experience and newly developed skills to graduate schools and hiring managers.
BARCELONA Intern in English, Spanish or Catalan, in a variety of fields from business, finance, event planning and marketing, to community outreach, education, and journalism, plus many more.
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I love CAPA Barcelona and everything they’ve done for me. From my professors to where I’m living, it’s been a great experience. Everyone within the CAPA organization has been very helpful, and they want the best for all their students. I would do it all over again!
JUSTIN KIM Arizona State University, CAPA Barcelona Alum
CAPA has been placing students at internship sites abroad for over 25 years! As a CAPA intern, you can take advantage of remote placements with partners from across these Global Cities.
DUBLIN Internships in Dublin offer a wide variety of options appropriate for almost any major or interest. Fields range from human rights, journalism, and media, to technology, business, and finance.
My internships at the Screen Directors Guild of Ireland was a highlight of my time abroad, and the skills I gained will continue to impact me in the future.
MAXIMILIAN WOJNAR University of Massachussetts, Amherst, CAPA Dublin Alum
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FLORENCE Intern in English or Italian in fields ranging from marketing and supply chain, to event management and hospitality.
This was by far the best opportunity I have ever taken advantage of. I would highly recommend the CAPA program to anyone.
SYDNEY Placements are available in more than 40 different fields and industries across Sydney. CAPA has established meaningful partnerships with a range of local, national, and international corporations, and charities.
SYDNEY RUNNER Purdue University, CAPA Florence Alum
My experience with Marley Spoon was unparalleled to any internship I’ve had in the States. As a startup operating in seven countries including the US, I collaborated with several different departments across different time zones, gaining a truly global perspective. Not a single interview has gone by where I haven’t discussed my Marley Spoon internship.
COLIN GILBERT University of Pittsburgh, CAPA Sydney Alum
LONDON Placements are available in more than 60 different fields and industries across London. CAPA has established meaningful partnerships with a broad range of local, national, and international corporations, and charities.
GLOBAL INTERNSHIP COURSE Global Internship Course (3 credits) includes: • Weekly in-person class meetings • Group projects on professional
industry trends • Mock interviews and mentorship • Masterclasses with industry professionals
My internship that the CAPA program helped me find was a highlight of my time in London. I enjoyed the people I worked with very much and will cherish the memories and skills I learned.
JENNIFER KORNACKI Stonehill College, CAPA London Alum
on networking within a global workplace • LinkedIn toolkit workshop • On-demand professional development
videos • and more! THE GLOBAL INTERNSHIP SYLLABI CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.CAPA.ORG/COURSES
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REMOTE GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT ARE THE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR THE CAPA REMOTE GLOBAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WITH CAPA? • You must be enrolled in a US higher education institution • Strongly recommended that students are a second semester sophomore or above • GPA must be 2.5 or higher • It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the credit earned as a part of the experience will be transferable to their home institution. Non-Credit internships are also available. WHAT DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIRE FOR A REMOTE GLOBAL INTERNSHIP WITH CAPA? To apply for a Global Internship through CAPA, you will fill out a brief application consisting of a questionnaire about your past experience and goals for the internship. In addition to this, you will submit a cover letter, resume, transcript and one letter of recommendation. You will also need to select three distinct areas of interest in which you’d like to pursue an internship. All of this information and supporting documents are collected via the CAPA application.
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DOES CAPA HAVE RESOURCES TO HELP ME DEVELOP MY APPLICATION? Yes! You are encouraged to review our Internship Application Guide as you progress through the application process. This can be accessed here: http://go.capa.org/internshipguide/. Your CAPA Program Manager is also available for advice and guidance regarding the internship application. Additionally, students are encouraged to utilize their campus Career Center for help with resumes and cover letters. HOW DOES CAPA MATCH ME WITH AN ORGANIZATION? It is important to pay your deposit right away so the CAPA internship team can get started on the placement process! Once you are committed to the program by paying your deposit, CAPA’s Internship Coordinators will begin to review your application and identify potential sites that align with your interest areas. During the placement process, CAPA will review your skills and abilities based on previous related experiences as well as relevant coursework and transferrable skillsets. CAPA also takes into consideration your goals and desired outcomes for the internship experience during the matching phase.
WILL I GET TO CHOOSE FROM MULTIPLE INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS? Students will be assigned an internship placement by CAPA’s Internship Team, so students are not given multiple options. The internship coordinators identify placements for students that align with students’ experience level and their goals for the internship. CAPA fields student application materials out to only one site at a time. Because of this, it is important that you fill out the CAPA application thoroughly so that our team has a deep understanding of what your goals are for the internship experience so that we can match you with an organization accordingly. WHEN WILL I FIND OUT MY INTERNSHIP POSITION? Your official internship position description will be available for you to view in the CAPA Community approximately 7 days prior to the program start date.
WILL I HAVE AN INTERVIEW WITH MY POTENTIAL SITE SUPERVISOR BEFORE MY PLACEMENT IS SECURED? Yes. Once CAPA has identified an internship placement for you, we will coordinate an interview between yourself and your potential site supervisor. WILL MY INTERNSHIP BE PAID? No, CAPA internships are not paid positions. Students will receive academic credit for the program. Students enrolled in the non-credit internship will have the opportunity to engage in mentoring experiences and are also not eligible for monetary compensation through their CAPA internship. WHAT DO I GET OUT OF AN INTERNSHIP WITH CAPA? There is much to be gained from a Global Internship with CAPA! You will earn international work experience and develop global professional competencies through the work carried out through your placement. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your intercultural communication skills by furthering your understanding of diverse workplace cultures and practices.
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CAPA GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS • 7
SAMPLE CAPA INTERNSHIP ROLES These are just a few of the more than 3,000 different positions we have available for in person and remote placements.
BY MAJOR
ACCOUNTING
FASHION
• Tax & Audit Assistant, LONDON
• Costume Design Intern, DUBLIN
• Accounts Payable, Receivable & Bookkeeping
FINANCE
Intern, DUBLIN
• Data Analytics Intern, BARCELONA
• Finance Administration Intern, BARCELONA • Data Mining Intern, LONDON
ART & ART HISTORY • Art History Department Assistant, FLORENCE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• Education Outreach Coordinator, SYDNEY
• Management Information Systems Intern,
• Archiving Assistant, LONDON
BIOMEDICS & HEALTHCARE • Public Health & Policy Intern, LONDON • Community Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, SYDNEY
DUBLIN
• IT Service Support Intern, BARCELONA • User Interface / User Experience Design Intern, SYDNEY
PSYCHOLOGY • Research Assistant, LONDON
BUSINESS
• Education Support Intern, FLORENCE
• Sales Intern, SYDNEY
PUBLIC REL ATIONS COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
• Content Development Intern, DUBLIN
• Communications Intern, FLORENCE
• Editorial Assistant, BARCELONA
• Production Assistant, LONDON • Digital Design Intern, BARCELONA
SPORTS MANAGEMENT • Business & Logistics Support, SYDNEY
ENGINEERING
• Sports Journalism Intern, LONDON
• CAD Design Assistant, SYDNEY
• Sports Marketing Intern, DUBLIN
• Project Assistant, LONDON
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