IH Vancouver internships provide supervised, practical training experience for
students and professionals. Conducted on-site within a host company, candidates
are able to gain specialized, practical business experience in their respective areas
of interest, educational background and previous work experience.
All placements require the completion of the IH Vancouver CareerConnect™
program and are unpaid.
CareerConnect™ is a course specially designed for IH professional internship
students to prepare candidates for their internships.
The placement process is conducted while candidates are participating in the
CareerConnect™ classes at IH.
CareerConnect™ Goals:
Build intercultural knowledge & understanding
Develop interpersonal communication skills
Learn about specific factors that interns will experience in the Canadian workplace
Be introduced to the wider Canadian business context and values
Improve overall English language competence
Develop oral communication skills
Multicultural interests and awareness
Professional growth and development
Culture and its impact on business
Business from a Canadian, global and future perspective