VIP Volunteer Internship Program

Professional Work & Language Experience
VIP Volunteer Internship Program
• full-time program

Internship Length
4wks Preparation +
8 or 12 wks Internship

Minimum Level
High Intermediate &
Advanced

Minimum Age
21 years or older

Start Dates 2008
Sep 29 Prep. Course

Course Costs
Preparation Course
tuition 4 wks	$990
supplies	$75
Internship Fees
placement	$190
8 wks	$790
(16 hrs one-on-one)
12 wks	$990
(20 hrs one-on-one)

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Program Description
Our VIP Volunteer Internship Program is designed specifically for High Intermediate and Advanced level students and professionals who want to practice and improve their English skills in a real-world, American business work environment.

This is an unpaid language and work experience for students who attend a 4-week Preparation course first and pass the Internship Placement Test.

Personal Internship Coach
Every participant is assigned a personal Internship Coach who will provide the necessary support throughout the program.

Our Support makes a big Difference!
We don't just place our students. We support them during the entire internship!

Internship participants meet their personal coach every week to discuss progress and share valuable experiences. They also work on special assignments and complete an individualized self-study plan. Progress and attendance are carefully monitored.

Certificate and Report
An official Internship Certificate and a Progress Report are issued to all participants who successfully complete the program.

This course is not meant as a job training program and it is not intended to lead to employment opportunities. Participants do not necessarily need prior experience or training in the field of the internship.

Participants meet with the Internship Coach during the 4-week course before the internship to develop a resume and learn interview skills.
Each candidate is then placed based on prior work experience and language proficiency.

Professional Internship fields can include:

- Advertising
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- Banking/Financial Services
- Sales/Marketing
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Information Technology
- Legal Services

Placement in a specific field is based on availability and is not always guaranteed.

Program Highlights:

minimum 4-week Preparation course (27 hrs/wk) prior to the Internship required for all participants
minimum age: 21 years or older
length of Internship: 8 or 12 weeks
develop professional resume & interview skills
unpaid language and work experience
30-35 hours internship + 2 hours one-on-one coaching sessions per week
every student has a personal Internship Coach
certificate and progress report upon completion

"This was the perfect way to improve and practice my Business English vocabulary. I learned alot about the workplace culture and etiquette in the U.S.
What a great experience. Thank you!"
Fabienne, France

	4-week Preparation Course (27 hours per week)
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00	Grammar	Grammar	Grammar	Grammar	Workshops
	Review	Review	Review	Review	Projects
11:00	Business Engl.	Business Engl.	Business Engl.	Business Engl.	Self-Study
	or Conversation	or Conversation	or Conversation	or Conversation
1:00	lunch break
2:00	Internship	Internship	Internship	Internship	homework
3:45	Preparation	Preparation	Preparation	Preparation
	homework	homework	homework	homework

* 2 hrs per week (at Brandon College): one-on-one coaching sessions with the
personal Internship Coach.