The Purposeful Connection of an Internship to Student Career Development

These are my notes from my webinar presentation conducted by the Sub-Committee on Work, Internships and Volunteering Abroad of NAFSA, Nov. 15, 2011“Integrating the Internship Experience Into Long-Term Career Development”

A NEW RATIONALE FOR EDUCATION ABROAD —

• Given the impact of globalization in the workplace, and in light of the new skills in demand by businesses, nonprofits and government, it’s to a student’s advantage to consider the career implications of what may be a once-in-a –lifetime educational experience.  Today’s global marketplace demands increased adaptability, cross-cultural sensitivity, political awareness and intellectual flexibility.
• Globalization’s impact on workers and the workplace has leaped across national borders and transcends cultures.
• Businesses are taking a more active interest than ever before in the outcomes of education abroad experiences as they struggle to build a sophisticated and informed workforce
• Employers, especially those doing business internationally, are interested in whether or not a job applicant demonstrates…