GLOBAL VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP 2021 September 27 - November 19, 2021 Application Deadline: September 3, 2021 What challenges affect our lives most in an ever-increasingly globalized environment? We are welcoming you to get involved and make an impact! The Global Learning Collective is welcoming students across the world to participate in a virtual team-based internship contributing to a sustainable future for all The main objective of the Global Internship Program is to connect talented students to solve real-world organizational challenges related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), giving students a platform to professionally and personally develop their intercultural competencies and prepare to become global leaders with the know-how to successfully navigate in a multicultural environment The Global Virtual Internship experience promotes leadership development, intercultural competence, and immersive virtual learning Click to learn more about the SDGs Inspired by the UN SDGs, this virtual program will offer students the opportunity to interact with multiple organizations across the world and be exposed to current global challenges In particular, students will work on projects related to the following SDGs: #2 (zero hunger), #3 (good health and well-being), #11 (sustainable cities and communities), and #12 (responsible consumption and production) The Global Virtual Internship program is structured as a series of team-based consulting projects Small groups of 4-6 students from different regions and backgrounds will be assigned to a project with a specific organizational partner from the Global Learning Collective network (Asia, Africa, Europe or South America) to develop a solution that corresponds to the SDGs assigned as a thematic focus The consulting teams will work with actual companies to develop new policies, present ideas, and explore strategies to propel global leaders and companies toward fulfillment of the United Nations SDGs Program Timeline Application Deadline Friday, September 3, 2021 Immersion week Monday, September, 27Friday October, Step Application and Acceptance Project Work, CrossRegional Collaborations, & Cultural Activities Monday, October, Friday, October Final Project Presentations Monday, November Friday, November 12 Debriefing & Wrap-Up Monday, November 15 Friday, November 19 Submit your application and secure your place as a member of the Global Learning Collective's Global Virtual Internship Application deadline: September 3, 2021 Work with the Global Learning Collective advising team to solidify your enrollment and prepare for the internship experience Step Confirm Enrollment Program Fee: $1,190 A $200 deposit is required to confirm participation (will be applied to program fee) Step Begin Your Professional Journey Based on your preferences and application, you will be matched with a group of likeminded, motivated students from various international backgrounds to embark on your internship experience Your group will be assigned an international client who will guide you through the internship program Working closely with the participating organizations and international agencies, students will use critical thinking skills to solve a specific organizational challenge related to the UN SDGs Step Develop and Present Your Project Potential Partners by Region Click on the logos to discover more about the project hosts EUROPE Collective Partner: CEPA AFRICA ASIA Collective Partner: EDU Africa Collective Partner: The Asia Institute SOUTH AMERICA Collective Partner: Campus b PROJECT HOST: KLAFS PROJECT HOST: Eco Children PROJECT HOST: Habitat for Humanity PROJECT HOST: Movin “If I could put the experience in two words, they would be fun and growth The program was structured beautifully so that we as students could participate in a variety of fun Brazilian activities while developing our professional skills at the same time I was able to build a really close connection with my team working on our project for LACE We were able to talk to each other from across the world and collaborate on something that I believe the company is really able to build upon.” Eric Gardea TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Apply now for the Global Internship Program All majors welcome Your Global Journey Begins Here Program Fee: $1,190 click here to apply Or contact us at virtual@glcollective.org www.glcollective.org/internship/