Calling second year University of Birmingham home students who have very limited or no work experience.
The Virtual Internships (VI) Programme is open for applications from Monday 28th November until 23:59 Sunday 29th December 2024. This could be YOUR real game-changer!
Get involved in an exciting internship this summer without having to leave home. Starting Monday 20th January 2025, the programme will offer successful applicants a 6-week part-time remote internship with an employer based in the UK or overseas.
It is a great way to not only gain work experience (making yourself stand out from the crowd, demonstrating great work ethic and initiative!), but you will also be gaining key remote working skills, highly sought-after by employers in 2025.
About Virtual Internships (VI)
These opportunities provide a real experience of today’s working environment and are designed to help you develop personally and professionally. You will get to work with a broad range of people from different backgrounds who demonstrate a range of skills and knowledge. This can really help you with your future career.
Introduction videos
Take a look at the following videos to hear from UoB students and an overview of the VI Programme and support available:
More reasons why this is a good idea for you
When leaving university, applying for jobs with little/no work experience can be intimidating, and you might think, "Where do I start?"
A remote internship provides you with the experience and exposure to international work experience from the comfort of your own home.
You will be provided with guaranteed work experience with a real-life host company working on real projects, with the help and support of educational scaffolding and us here at the VI Team!
It is a great way to not only gain work experience (making yourself stand out from the crowd, demonstrating great work ethic and initiative!), but you will also be gaining key remote working skills, highly sought-after by employers in 2023.
All you need is a laptop and an internet connection.
Interested and ready to apply?
- Work experience with global host company in chosen career field
- Dedicated Intern Experience Manager
- Access to CareerBridge: an award-winning self-led online employability curriculum
- Two sessions with a dedicated Career Coach
- Fortnightly webinars led by global industry experts
- Digital badge to display on LinkedIn
- Course completion certificate
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Scan QR code below specifically for University of Birmingham second year home students with no work experience. Remember to use the same email address throughout the application process. Or use the QR code at the bottom of this section.
- Once you apply, you will be sent a link to record and submit a short video interview. You can record your answers as many times as you like and submit the version you think is best.
- Wait to hear from Virtual Internships
