INFORMATION FOR HOST COMPANIES

What is our mission?:
Within our Vancouver Internships Program, we arrange unpaid internships for international students and professionals from several countries coming to Vancouver to participate in an academic program in order to improve their language abilities in a Canadian work environment.

How does it work?
The internship is an essential and integral component of the candidates’ academic program. Prior to the internship, candidates will spend a minimum of four weeks at our educational partner-institutes in order to attend an intensive corporate and language training course. This will reduce training time and eliminate unnecessary cultural errors.

During the internship, candidates will be attending an exclusive workshop and seminar series. As well, candidates will be required to submit weekly reports about the internship to their internship coordinator to ensure that the highest standards are being met, both by the candidate and the host company. Host Companies will be asked to complete performance evaluations for their internship candidate and to write a reference letter on company letterhead at the end of their candidate’s internship.

All our candidates have valid immigration papers, health insurance and are covered by WCB insurance through their educational institution during their program duration. There is no financial cost to your organization.

Our candidates are available to begin their internship at any time of the year for a minimum duration of four (4) weeks, and a maximum duration of twenty (20) weeks.

Who are our candidates and what skills do they have?
Our participants are candidates from all over the world. Most of them are university-level students or graduates who are required by their university to complete an internship as part of their studies. They are eager to combine their academic studies with practical experience because they know that it will not only allow them to improve their language abilities and to learn more about the host country and culture but also help prospects for their future professional career.

Our candidates are educated in various fields relevant to every company's business needs, in a wide range of industries - from marketing to architecture. Many of our candidates have already gained considerable working experience while studying and working in their country and abroad. Most of them have studied English for many years, so their language and communication skills are adequate for interning in your company.

What do our candidates expect from a host company?

To learn about the practical approach to their university major and the specific industry sector of your country by observing day to day operations and doing basic projects.
To learn about the business environment in their industry within their specific host company.
To gain intercultural competence.
A supervisor who they can talk to and ask questions in difficult situations.
An open-minded atmosphere, good contact to the other team members.
To get involved in the daily operations of a foreign business.
To be enabled to work on their own, including having their own PC if the position requires PC work.
Performance Evaluations and a reference letter at the end of the internship.

Why hire international candidates?

They add cultural diversity to the workplace.
They speak multiple languages.
They are enthusiastic and eager to work.
They are college-educated.
You benefit from the international perspectives and innovative input of our candidates.

What service does Vancouver Corporate Interns Ltd. offer for host companies?

We do not charge you for our service as we would like you to support our idea of matching the best companies with the best candidates.
You benefit from a non-bureaucratic and flexible organization.
You can rely on us before and during the candidate’s stay with you.
We arrange all necessary paperwork for you.