Internshala, a career-tech company helping college students and freshers get the best start to their careers, has recently announced its latest initiative to offer paid international internships to its study abroad candidates in their destination country. Beyond just assisting with the admission process, the platform provides the first and only such programme that helps students secure admission to their dream university while also landing a paid internship in the same country.
As part of this initiative, Internshala is committed to ensuring that students receive an internship offer letter from a company in their destination country. This unique opportunity not only allows students to gain international work experience and kickstart their global careers but also provides them with financial security through an assured stipend. By earning local work experience, developing their professional skills, and building a strong professional network, students can feel confident about their future job opportunities in the country.
Additionally, the paid internships provide crucial financial support, making the study abroad experience more affordable and enriching.
Expressing his enthusiasm about this initiative, Shadab Alam, Head of Higher Education & Study Abroad at Internshala, stated:
According to an ICEF Monitor (source) report, 1.8 million Indian students are expected to pursue their studies abroad in 2024. With hundreds of thousands of students going abroad for higher education, only a tiny fraction secure admission in tier-1 institutions, significantly enhancing their career prospects through access to paid internships, better employment opportunities, and a strong alumni network. This leaves the majority of students who gain admission to tier-2 and three institutions at a disadvantage. To address this issue, Internshala has partnered with international employers in top study abroad destinations to provide these students with employment opportunities in their destination countries.
He added:
With Internshala Study Abroad, we aim to revolutionize the international education journey. This initiative is not just about academics, but a comprehensive career-building experience. We prepare students for successful global careers by combining education with practical professional development, ensuring they are competent and ready for the global job market.
The internship programme will benefit all students who subscribe to Internshala Study Abroad and are granted admission into the international university of their choice. Upon completing the admissions process, Internshala will connect students with local companies currently recruiting through the platform, easing their transition into the host nation’s professional environment.
Internshala, founded in 2010, provides students with their first real-world experience through internships, fresher jobs, and skills in on-demand areas through online and placement-guarantee courses. This is in line with its vision of becoming a career super app for college students.
