Virtual opportunities
With travel restrictions still in place and many of you having to postpone their overseas plans, we’re pleased to offer you a range of virtual opportunities before the end of the year!
With no costs for airfare, accommodation, visas or other travel expenses, these are affordable and exciting opportunities, available to anyone! Including those who have work, family, and carer, cultural or other commitments, or whose capacity to travel is affected by disability or health issues. By participating, you may also be able to get credit towards your degree, please contact myself and your academic chair to discuss.
Participate in an academic and cultural program in Indonesia with students from all five 5 WA universities! Embark on a Virtual Experiential Learning Program and dive into the world of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals! Or Go Global on the Hacker Exchange Virtual Innovation Sprint, and pitch your startup to a panel of investors! Many of our programs will cater for the MSP201 Real World Learning unit. Get in touch to find out more.
Gain professional experience and build an international network in your field with a virtual internship from the comfort of your house. Enhancing your career prospects and become more culturally aware as you meet and connect with people from a new country. Internships are usually at least 4 weeks in duration. Talk to your academic chair and the Work Integrated Learning team about whether your internship will count as credit towards your degree.
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ACICIS Study Indonesia Virtual Internships
A six-week virtual internship in Indonesia for high-achieving upper undergraduate Australian and international students studying a range of disciplines. Students undertake Indonesian language classes and industry-led seminars in relevant Indonesian sectors (Agriculture, Business, Creative Arts, Journalism, Law and Tourism). Students complete a four-week supervised industry placement with a participating Australian or Indonesian organisation. Students are selected on a strictly competitive-entry basis, based on evidence of excellent academic achievement, and demonstrated voluntary and professional experience. Students are eligible to receive academic credit for the program towards their home university degree.
Program Virtual Internships
Locations Indonesia Dates 4 January - 12 February 2021 Credit WIL unit, MSP201, other tbd Application deadline 1 October 2020 Funding A$ 3,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants available for eligible students More information Agriculture Professional Practicum (APP)
Business Professional Practicum (BPP)
Creative Arts & Design Professional Practicum (CADPP)
Development Studies Professional Practicum (DSPP)
Journalism Professional Practicum (JPP)
Law Professional Practicum (LPP)
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Challenges Abroad Virtual Internships
A virtual internship will give students an insight into what it is like to work on projects regardless of geographical location. This is a perfect opportunity to work on your career goals and specific interests! With the use of modern technology, virtual internships allow students and graduates to work remotely and gain relevant industry experience with an international company. Virtual interns are provided with a unique opportunity to gain practical skills, industry connections and business experience without leaving home. Through this program, you can expect to gain practical skills in your area of study and really boost your resume with work experience at a company based overseas. This program is perfect for students who want to gain professional experience, work with an intercultural team, connect with another culture and who are looking for a lower cost (and environmentally friendly!) program option. Your virtual internship will be primarily project-based, with either one larger project over the course of the internship or several smaller ongoing assignments. Regardless of how many you undertake, each project will be substantive and you can be sure you are contributing to the business in a meaningful way. While this program allows for flexibility and independence, you will also have plenty of guidance and support from a designated supervisor.
Program Virtual Internships Locations Nepal, Cambodia and Thailand Dates monthly, duration is 3 (full time) or 5 (part time) weeks Credit WIL unit, MSP201 Application deadline Rolling basis More information Challenges Abroad website
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CISaustralia Virtual Internships
A virtual internship will give students an insight into what it is like to work on projects regardless of geographical location. This is a perfect opportunity to work on your career goals and specific interests! With the use of modern technology, virtual internships allow students and graduates to work remotely and gain relevant industry experience with an international company. Virtual interns are provided with a unique opportunity to gain practical skills, industry connections and business experience without leaving home. Through this program, you can expect to gain practical skills in your area of study and really boost your resume with work experience at a company based overseas. This program is perfect for students who want to gain professional experience, work with an intercultural team, connect with another culture and who are looking for a lower cost (and environmentally friendly!) program option. Your virtual internship will be primarily project-based, with either one larger project over the course of the internship or several smaller ongoing assignments. Regardless of how many you undertake, each project will be substantive and you can be sure you are contributing to the business in a meaningful way. While this program allows for flexibility and independence, you will also have plenty of guidance and support from a designated supervisor.
Program Virtual Internships Locations China, Hong Kong, South Africa, Spain, USA Dates Rolling basis, duration is 4 or 8 weeks Credit WIL unit, MSP201 Application deadline Rolling basis, 4 to 8 weeks prior to internship commencement More information CISaustralia Virtual Internships -
Hacker Exchange Virtual Innovation Sprint
Participate in a Growth Hacking workshop @ Tel Aviv, Q&As with VC and Angel investors @ Melbourne, a Lean Canvas workshop @ Singapore and a Pitch workshop from a TED coach @ San Francisco. Stream an experience with a Twitch influencer and have personal 1:1 matching with a Global Mentor who will have your back throughout the program and beyond. Pitch your startup to a panel of investors. Use industry-leading workplace tech such as Slack, Zoom, Notion, Remo, PitchSpot, Figma and more…
Program Global Innovation Locations USA, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Melbourne Dates 28 September - 3 October 2020 Credit MSP201 Application deadline 3 September 2020 More information -
People and Friends Global Entrepreneurship - Global Goals Experiential Learning Programs
Embark on a virtual journey and dive into the world of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (short: SDGs or Global Goals). Visit globally known companies, such as VISA and SAP, and hear from selected guest speakers featuring UN Global Goals Advocates and supporting organizations. Become an active member in the global SDG community by adopting a goal and becoming its goalkeeper and by becoming an entrepreneur and developing an SDG-related Start-up Project. Get the chance to submit your project to the UN Action Awards – winners will be invited to the UN’s annual event in New York City.
Program Virtual Experiential Learning Program Location USA Dates 6 - 19 December 2020 Credit MSP201 Application deadline 23 October 2020 More information Global Goals - Virtual Experiential Learning Program -
People and Friends Global Entrepreneurship - Virtual Experiential Learning Programs
Embark on a virtual journey to Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore and the U.S.. Get to virtually meet managers from well-known global brands, such as Porsche, Boeing, Dolce & Gabbana and Facebook. In addition, you become short-term entrepreneurs yourselves when working on your own Start-up Challenge Projects and learn about the differences between the American, German, Italian, Hong Kong and Singaporean start-up ecosystems. Add to your global network when going on the various virtual industry visits where you meet with corporate managers and local entrepreneurs. Watch five virtual guest speakers giving an overview of the different start-up ecosystems to help you to understand each country’s entrepreneurship culture. Learn to analyse your own strengths and weaknesses, work together efficiently as a virtual team and refine your virtual presentation skills when you pitch the final project results in front of a virtual jury of professionals.
Program Experiential Learning Locations USA, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore Dates 22 November - 5 December 2020 Credit MSP201 Application deadline 9 October 2020 More information Virtual Experiential Learning Program -
The Intern Group Internships
TIG virtual internships provide students with the opportunity to realize their potential. Students will gain invaluable professional experience, grow their network and make their resume shine, wherever they are. TIG offers virtual internships in all career fields, within 3,000+ leading organizations around the world. They are partnered with some of the most prestigious organizations in the world, through to small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurial startups.
Program Virtual Internships Locations Europe: Barcelona, Dublin, London, Madrid
North America: California, New York City, Toronto
South America: Chile, Colombo
Asia: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Bangkok
Africa: South AfricaDates Rolling basis, duration is 4 or 24 weeks Credit WIL unit, MSP201 Application deadline Rolling basis, check with The Intern Group More information The Intern Group Virtual Internships -
Western Australia - East Java University Exploration Program
This program is designed as a general course with multidisciplinary approach for participants to explore East Java in various aspects. Through an online series of lectures, discussions, case studies and direct interaction with students from different backgrounds, you will gain a better understanding about East Java and its potential and challenges.
Choose from topics such as Maintaining Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic, the History & Indonesia Culture on Islamic New Year, Start-up Ecosystem in Kota Malang or Women Empowerment within Muslim Community in Indonesia.Program Academic and cultural Program Locations Indonesia Dates 18 September - 2 October Credit General Elective More information East Java Exploration (EJx) 2020 Application form

Make the most of these chances, say yes to as much as possible, network and make friends. Daniel – internships in China, Tonga and Mongolia