Provide valuable opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals and apply theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations for your learners.
Empower learners with invaluable experience, exposure to cutting-edge technologies and tools, and the opportunity to develop technical and soft skills, setting them up for success in their future engineering career.
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Remote engineering internships offer a unique opportunity for learners to gain practical experience in the field from anywhere in the world. These work-integrated learning programs can be an incredibly valuable experience, providing interns with the flexibility to work from anywhere while building important skills and connections in the field.
Learners willl have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in the industry and gain practical experience that will give them a competitive edge in their future career. Tasks may include conducting research on new technologies, materials, or methods, designing and prototyping new products or components using CAD software, assisting with testing and analysis of products or systems, participating in virtual team meetings and brainstorming sessions, and collaborating with experienced professionals to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
In addition to gaining technical skills, engineering interns also have the opportunity to develop important soft skills like communication, collaboration, and project management. Interns have the chance to work in a team environment, learn from experienced mentors, and receive feedback that can help them improve their skills and become more effective engineers.
Don’t take our word for it – hear from remote engineering interns…
MARA Banting College
– Remote Research and Development Engineering internship, with a company based in Spain
“The opportunity given by Virtual Internships was amazing and they offer constant support to help you through every step of your experience on the program. They are extremely friendly and guarantee an internship placement, which is highly impressive.”
Biggest skill gain?
“Definitely communication. Since the internship was virtual, I had to make sure I was communicating effectively at all times, both on calls and through written communication, and it really developed my communication skills.”
Any advice for future interns?
“Don’t be nervous! There’s a reason they offered you an internship so take the opportunity and get the most out of it.”
Tunku Kurshiah College
– Engineering Intern, with a company based in South Africa
“Working with people from diverse backgrounds enabled me to see and understand multiple perspectives when approaching my work.
Biggest skill gain?
“This opportunity has definitely enhanced my interpersonal skills and amplified my confidence for future careers”
Any advice for future interns?
“Manage your time well. ”
Carleton University
– Engineering Intern, with a company based in Italy
“Virtual Internships helped me connect with a company that allowed me maximize my knowledge and utilise it to apply to the practical work environment as well as providing me with an environment that enabled me to enhance and further develop my skills.
Biggest skill gain?
My programming skills and presenting skills.
Any advice for future interns?
You get to learn a lot from scratch so don’t shy away from the opportunities.
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