The University of Cumbria collaborates with Virtual Internships to provide students with internship opportunities that advance their careers.
The program aims to help the University of Cumbria maintain its ranking as one of the best post-92 universities in the United Kingdom for graduate outcomes. With a network of more than 15,000 host organizations across 18 job categories, Virtual Internships guarantee that every student acquires the knowledge and experience necessary to enter the workforce confidently. Read on to find out details about the virtual internship opportunity.
About The University of Cumbria Virtual Internships Partnership
Virtual Internships is the top platform for internship placements that ensures student placements across the globe. Virtual Internships eliminate the traditional obstacles to internships through collaborations with universities, governments, and non-profit organizations, enabling students to access relevant job opportunities regardless of their background or location.
New graduates are required to have appropriate industrial experience, and the program, which starts in May 2024, gives them access to Virtual Internships’ extensive worldwide network of 15,000+ host organizations across 80+ countries that operate in a range of industries.
Thanks to this broad reach, students will be placed in their field of interest regardless of their location or background.
Emma Bales, Director of Student Services at the University of Cumbria, stated, “We recognize the value of providing our students with career-enhancing development opportunities in an ever-changing global job market.”
“The purpose of these internships is to help students broaden their minds, experience working in a different culture without having to leave their homes and acquire employable skills that will ease their move into graduate roles. We are very happy that the internships can fit into our students’ hectic schedules because they are offered online.”
How The Program Would Be Implemented
Undergraduate students at the University of Cumbria will be paired with an organization for a 120-hour remote internship, depending on their career interests and objectives.
As all project work will be done virtually, students can develop critical soft skills necessary for the future workplace. Daniel Nivern, C.E.O. of Virtual Internships, said, “We are excited to work with the University of Cumbria in empowering students with life-changing international internship experiences.”
“Our shared commitment to equipping the next generation for success in the fast-paced global labor market is demonstrated by our relationship. Virtual Internships is excited to mentor and assist the University of Cumbria students as they expand their horizons, acquire priceless skills, and set out on a path to professional success.”
The University of Cumbria can ensure that students are placed in remote internships with businesses worldwide thanks to its partnership with Virtual Internships. Eighty-one percent of interns placed through Virtual Internships feel more confident about landing a full-time job after their internship, and their host companies offer one in four additional opportunities.
The program aims to help the University of Cumbria maintain its ranking as one of the best post-92 universities in the United Kingdom for graduate outcomes. Learn more about how to get a virtual internship space in the university placement program by contacting the Career Services department.
You can also Visit their official website for additional details on how Virtual Internships collaborates with academic institutions to increase access to internship opportunities.
Virtual Internships also offer comprehensive support to guarantee students’ success, such as career counseling, ongoing check-ins, and instruction for employers on organizing internship projects to optimize student results. You can also use your knowledge and experience from the program to work for Remote Companies online.