Virtual Internship: Computing Studies and Information Systems

COOP1100
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Main contact
Douglas College
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Program Assistant, Co-op Education
3
Timeline
  • June 2, 2020
    Experience start
  • July 17, 2020
    Mid-point status check
  • September 1, 2020
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Information technology
Skills
business analytics marketing strategy data analysis research communication
Students goals and capabilities

Virtual Internship Opportunity

Bring on more students from Douglas College to be your virtual interns! Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the work term, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.

*Students are available between September 1st - December 31st and require a total of minimum 420 hours. The # of hours maybe reduced to 280 depending on the COVID-19 situation.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Any level
1 Students
Project
420 hours per Students
Students self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

To be decided with the industry partner and academic internship coordinator.

Project timeline
  • June 2, 2020
    Experience start
  • July 17, 2020
    Mid-point status check
  • September 1, 2020
    Experience end

Project examples

We have Douglas College students in the following disciplines looking for co-op opportunities for up to 8 months (2 consecutive terms):

  • Computer and Information Systems (Post-Baccalaureate Diploma)
  • Computing Studies and Information Systems (Diploma)

Benefits to the employer

  • Employers help the college produce highly productive and potential future leaders by complementing and enhancing a student’s academic study through meaningful work experience.
  • Students are available for specific long-term projects or for a series of short-term tasks, depending on employer needs.
  • Students could be assessed by employers for their ability, professionalism, and aptitude to become a potential career employee.

Recruitment process

  • Please submit a project to this page describing your Virtual Internship opportunity, if you are able to provide a position.
  • You can message Lianne Johnston, Co-op Co-ordinator (johnstonli@douglascollege.ca) if you have any questions prior to applying. Expand the header of this page to view the message options.
  • Students will apply for Internship positions with employers whose projects are approved; students will have recently completed their second or third semesters of studies, and had extensive preparation to work an internship/co-op.
  • Virtual Internship positions must offer remuneration to the student (e.g. salary). It must be a minimum of 420 hours completed over an 12 to 16 weeks period.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Checkbox
    Be available for a quick phone call with the co-ordinator to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
  • Q2 - Checkbox
    Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.
  • Q3 - Checkbox
    Placements are paid, with students expected to earn current market salaries for up to 40 hours per week.