Global Opportunities
| Organization | Description | Type of Opportunity | Time of Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Projects |
AC Global Projects are an initiative where participants volunteer their time and give back in a variety of capacities through partnerships between the AC Hub and not-for-profit organizations across the world. At Algonquin College, we encourage students to be active citizens who are engaged not just with their school, but also with the world around them. AC Global Projects are open to current students, recent alumni, and staff/faculty at the Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke campuses. |
Volunteer | Ongoing | Various |
| Uniterra | Assignments ranges from 2 weeks to 2 years. Partners include civil society organizations, private businesses, governments and cooperatives. | Co-op and Work Placement | Ongoing | Various |
| Nokia Student and Graduate Opportunities | Global internship opportunities | Co-op and Work Placement | Ongoing | Various |
| Four Seasons Hotel Internships | Global internship opportunities to undergraduates and graduates. Major in business or hospitality (preferred). Interested in the field of hospitality – 3, 4 months (summer), 6 and 12 months. | Co-op and Work Placement | Ongoing | Various |
| IAESTE | IAESTE is an international student exchange program for full time students interested in gaining professional job experience abroad and employers interested in hiring international student trainees. Placements are 6 – 52 weeks. Your are paid enough to cover living expenses in the country of work. Fields include science, engineering, business, applied arts and others. | Co-op and Work Placement | Ongoing | Various |
| My World Abroad | You can also browse My World Abroad – a resource with job boards, expert articles and travel tips that can show you where past students have gone. | Co-op and Work Placement | Ongoing | Various |
| Google Internships | Internships in Engineering and Technology and business. Includes summer internships. | Co-op and Work Placement | Ongoing | Various |
| Korea University |
Korea University, located in Seoul, is offering 4-week and 6-week study programs as well as internship opportunities this summer, with courses offered in English. For more information, please visit the following webpage. |
Short-term Program | Summer | Korea |
| Queen’s University Medieval Theatre Summer Program |
This program is a unique ‘immersion’ experience where students learn about and practice medieval performance techniques and repertoire in a medieval setting. An intensive but fun program, students explore a range of dramatic works from the Medieval period in England, reading works from both religious and secular traditions, including liturgical drama, morality plays, cycle dramas and interludes. |
Short-term Program | August 16 2020 – September 2 2020 | UK |
| EFAP – Summer School |
Join us in Paris and/or Bordeaux to study Communication and experience French culture and lifestyle. You can choose between two of four weeks in Paris on our campus. |
Short-term Program | Summer | France |
| Siemens Internships |
12 months and 3 months summer internships program in the UK. There may be more in other countries. |
Co-op and Work Placement | Ongoing | UK |
| Mondelez Early Careers | Provides 3 and 6 month internship programs in the US, UK, Europe, etc. | Co-op and Work Placement | Ongoing | US, UK and Europe |
| Algonquin College |
Rainforest & Tropical Science ENV 0003 is an applied general education course that introduces students to ecotourism and ecology principles using the rainforests of Costa Rica as the classroom. This course combines online delivery with eight days of practical learning in Costa Rica. While in Costa Rica, students will visit the world-renowned EARTH university and learn about sustainable development. For more information, visit algonquincollege.com/rainforest |
Faculty-led Trip | Winter – February | Costa Rica |
| Nestle Global Youth Initiative | Summer internships opportunities in Ireland, Australia, UK, US. | Co-op and Work Placement | Summer | Ireland, Australia,UK and US |
| IBM Internships | Recruits as a globally integrated enterprise by attracting international students for opportunities across the globe. Assists students who are abroad and want to return to their home country for internship and/or graduate opportunities or to work in a country which they are authorized. 1 year and 12-week summer programs. | Co-op and Work Placement | Ongoing | Various |
| Deloitte Summer Internships | Summer internships opportunities in Ireland, Australia, UK, US. | Co-op and Work Placement | Summer | Ireland, Australia,UK and US |
| My World Abroad | You can also browse My World Abroad – a resource with job boards, expert articles and travel tips that can show you where past students have gone. | Short-term Program | Ongoing | Various |
