Internships in Canada
For those seeking a career-accelerating internship, Canada is the perfect place, and there is no better city than Toronto. Our internship in Canada program offers comprehensive professional development. We are proud to partner with a range of leading companies and organizations in Toronto.
Overview
We’re no longer offering internships in Canada, but we think an internship in New York would be a great opportunity for you!
We offer internships in Toronto in Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, IT & Computer Science and PR & Marketing. Our internship in Canada program offers successful applicants the chance to gain new skills and invaluable professional experience in one of the most important cities in Canada, all while making important global connections and boosting their resume. The internship opportunities are limitless in Canada’s most populous city. Our Canada internship program will make you stand out in competitive job markets around the world.
Successful candidates will develop professionally and personally, learning from industry professionals in leading internships. Toronto is the perfect place for driven, young professionals looking to take their career to the next level. We offer summer internships as well as programs starting every month throughout the year in Toronto, ranging from eight weeks to six months.
Due to the exclusivity of our partner companies, it must be noted that our internship in Canada program is selective.
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Career Advancement Training
Interns benefit from career advancement tools before, during, and following their internship program. These tools enable you to successfully prepare for your internship before you start, make the most of your experience while you’re there, and successfully sell your experience in interviews to future employers.
You will be asked to take a pre-program DDI International workplace personality and skills assessment and will be given access to a library of training materials designed to help you succeed. These materials include tips and advice on interview techniques, adapting to international working environments, making a lasting impression in the workplace, and building your personal brand.
During your internship, training is delivered through a combination of videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and projects and you will receive a LinkedIn badge upon completion. Subjects include critical thinking, oral/written communication, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global/intellectual fluency.
You will also be granted access to our CV improvement tool, helping you to effectively communicate your achievements and skills to future employers program.
Alumni Success Coaching
We partner with experienced career coaches to provide participants with a personalized, one hour career coaching session upon completing the program. Participants choose from our portfolio of experts who they would like to guide them through their next steps after their international internship. These are just a few of the topics covered:
- Selling your international internship experience
- Building a stand-out CV/resume
- LinkedIn branding
- Salary negotiations
- Landing your dream job
- Strategies for interviewing
Exclusive Workshop Series
Participants will have the opportunity to elevate their professional skills by receiving access to tailor-made Workshop Series that are exclusive to program participants, including interview practice sessions with worldwide peers, CV review workshops, Linkedin workshops, and more!
Participants will also receive invitations to Keynote Speaker events featuring industry experts through panel discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions where participants can also ask live Q&A sessions, giving them the opportunity to enhance their skills and network with the best in the business!
Our previous speakers include well-known experts, CEOs, and Co-Founders such as:
- Sue Liburd MBE DL - a multi award-winning businesswoman with 25 years of experience and a Non Executive Director for the UK’s National Health Service.
- Amir Salihefendic - Founder & CEO of Doist, the remote-first company that built Todoist (one of the world’s most popular productivity apps).
- Claire Diaz-Ortiz - best-selling author, influencer & investor, was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company.
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Start dates
Programs are available all-year-round on a rolling admission schedule. The following start dates are available for your selected destination:
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