Internships in North America


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162 Internships in North America
The Intern Group
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New York City—a global cultural and financial epicenter—offers an experience like no other. Join us and gain invaluable professional exposure in one of the world’s premier financial capitals. Working in NYC will help you forge vital global connections and elevate your career to new heights. In this city of endless opportunities, your future knows no limits! Our award-winning intern abroad programs span all sectors, from roles in business, marketing, PR, and finance to positions in governments and NGOs. These are high-quality, sought-after roles that will propel your career development forward and help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Travel abroad while also gaining invaluable experience for your CV - apply today! Visit The Intern Group's website to get all the details!
See All 4 ProgramsAdelante Abroad
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Step out of your comfort zone with our amazing internships in Mexico, a country famous for its ancient ruins and stunning beaches! With Adelante Abroad, you will combine practical experience in your chosen field and cultural immersion through a discovery of a new country. Our internship programs in Oaxaca emphasize giving back to the community rather than pure work. Sign up for 1-12 months and choose from placements in various sectors - Arts, Social Work, Psychology, English Teaching, Culinary, Education, and more. These internships and volunteer opportunities are on a rolling basis, where assigned programs start the first week of every month! Housing will differ depending on the location of your internship, and candidates will be placed either with a local or with other international candidates. Both living options will allow you to improve your Spanish speaking level. Adelante Abroad offers internships and volunteer assignments based on the program's availability and your experience in the sector. Contact us to confirm placements in advance or inquire about other opportunities!
See All 6 ProgramsIntern Abroad HQ
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Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.
See All 6 ProgramsInstitute for Global Studies
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Get the chance to work with injured animals from the Amazon rainforest or at a shelter for sea turtles in one of our internships abroad. At the Institute for Global Studies, we help students gain invaluable work experience in their field from an international context. Wildlife shelter work can bring out the best of human nature. Connecting with abandoned animals instills a sense of accomplishment that few tasks provide. Apart from bonding with animals, gain insight into local communities and their interactions with wildlife in their area. Meet with students, residents, and the general public to learn about their customs. Common duties include food preparation, checking in animals, interpretation to the public, medical assistance, and community outreach.
See All 65 ProgramsBeyond Academy
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Beyond Academy offers one of the best rated internship programs in New York City. Recognized on GoAbroad for alumni feedback and backed by 500+ five-star reviews worldwide, we deliver tailored internships, cultural immersion, and career-building opportunities to help you thrive in the USA. Take a bite of the Big Apple with our internship in New York, where rich culture meets bold attitude, and big ideas hatch bigger businesses. Wall Street, Broadway, 5th Avenue, and the city streets are synonymous with every industry that flourishes here. Interning in New York is an electrifying experience: ultra-focused and high energy, but with a healthy dose of humor and fun. We’ll carefully design your New York Internship Program to ensure it has the perfect ingredients for your career success, from selecting the proper role for you within our extensive network of partners to workshops and one-on-one coaching that equip you with the skills and insights to thrive. Our NYC program runs in 18 industries, with monthly start dates and durations from 1-6 months. New York - the city itself is a mash-up of art, culture, success, and individuality. Take a deep breath before you dive right in.
See All 3 ProgramsAIFS Abroad
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New York is the city that never sleeps and the city that always gives our interns an incredible experience. An AIFS Abroad internship in the Big Apple, which is available in nearly any career field, gives you the chance to gain valuable work experience in one of the world's most dynamic cities. Some of the most popular placements include fashion, finance, media, and so much more! At AIFS Abroad, we can guarantee an internship in your approved career field. We learn about you, your background, and your career goals to find a tailored placement. Before heading off for NYC, you will go through our award-winning career development. You will take part in the Gallup strengths test, one-on-one coaching, professional document improvement, and interview prep. Our NYC staff will also take you and your fellow interns on a few social events throughout your program. You and the other interns will live in the heart of Manhattan, giving you the chance to truly experience the hustle and bustle that New York is famous for.
See All 2 ProgramsGoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with award-winning and ethical programs selected by sustainable travel experts. Since 2006, tens of thousands of volunteers have taken part in projects and internships worldwide, focusing on wildlife and marine conservation, education, and medical initiatives. GoEco operates in over 50 countries, providing unique cultural immersive experiences that aim to make a positive impact on the environment and society. The organization also offers internships and academic programs for students. GoEco provides safe and meaningful experiences while promoting sustainable travel and reducing carbon emissions.
See All 5 ProgramsCIEE College Study Abroad
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Your CIEE Summer Global Internship program in Mérida lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: a full-time internship with an international organization (approximately 30-40 hours per week) and an internship seminar. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Mexican culture. Live, learn, and work in Mérida! Mérida is Mexico’s vibrant, colonial city, celebrated for its rich Mayan and Spanish heritage, stunning architecture, iconic landmarks like Paseo de Montejo and the historic Plaza Grande, world-class museums, charming cafés and traditional markets, lively festivals, and beautiful cenotes and natural reserves. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Mérida is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.
See All 2 ProgramsEA Ski and Snowboard Training
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Do you have a passion for travel, adventure, and skiing? Do you want to earn internationally recognized qualifications and travel the world with the coolest job on the planet? Become a ski instructor in Canada with EA Ski and Snowboard Training this winter and fast-track your career in the ski industry! On a ski instructor internship you'll train, qualify and work as a ski instructor - all in one season. EA Ski and Snowboard Training guarantee a paid job offer once their interns have passed their exams and are qualified ski instructors. Apply today to see if you qualify! Choose from 7 world-class ski resorts in Canada to train and work at this winter. You'll train with the best, gain internationally recognized instructor qualifications, and get the best work experience for your CV. You'll gain instructor qualifications recognized by the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA) - the world body for professional ski instructors. This means you will be able to work at other world-class ski resorts across the globe. Inquire to get in touch with our team and find out more about this great opportunity!
See All 4 ProgramsSpirit Cultural Exchange
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Are you looking for a hospitality internship or professional training in the USA? Let Spirit Cultural Exchange design a custom internship to help take your hospitality career to the next level! Spirit partners exclusively with luxury 4 to 5-star hotels and fine dining restaurants across the US to offer high-quality hospitality internships. Custom 12-month training plans are developed for each participant based on their unique background and goals in the Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage, and Front Desk concentrations. Qualifications • Applicants must speak excellent English, verified through a Skype interview with Spirit. • Applicants must qualify for either a J-1 Intern or Trainee visa. See our website for more details.
See All 5 ProgramsAtlantis
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Atlantis is the #1, largest, and most reputable pre-health study abroad organization for US undergraduates. With shadowing experiences in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, and other countries, our multi-country programs are perfect for students who are ready to see the world. What better way to gain clinical hours than jet-setting all around Europe?! Shadow in top European hospitals with well-esteemed physicians and have the opportunity to explore the rich culture that Europe has to offer. As pre-health students, we know how hard it can be to travel and balance a rigorous course load. However, professional schools are looking for students that can critically think about the world we live in and how to improve the patient experience. With alumni in 40 of the top 50 MD programs, Atlantis prepares students for a future career in healthcare.
See All 2 ProgramsStage-Global
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Immerse yourself fully into the American lifestyle and working culture with a J-1 Internship or J-1 Traineeship through Stage-Global! Contact us today and we’ll help arrange your international experience abroad. This includes a full visa arrangement, a 24/7 help desk throughout the arrangement and internship program, and housing assistance as well as useful tips and tricks regarding the country and culture. You can stay in the US for up to 18 months! We’ll make sure everything that needs to be settled is taken care of before you depart for the program. This means flying to the US with a clear head, allowing you to concentrate on what’s important—making memories and collecting experience on the job! Dive into your future field of work and gain hands-on experience, which will stay with you for a lifetime! Meet interesting professionals, make new friends, and acquire valuable skills on the job. Live in one of the most interesting and multicultural nations in our increasingly globalizing world!
The Lex Fellowship
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At Lex, pre-law students rotate to a new law firm each day, where they can expect to gain a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in the legal field. This is done by completing case studies and meeting with firms and attorneys throughout the host cities. In addition, they develop a deep appreciation for the rich cultures our site locations have to offer. For 6 years, Lex has been the best opportunity for real-world legal instruction to interested pre-law students. With fellowships in the US and Europe, our programs are for students who are ready to take their law school applications to the next level. What better way to gain hands-on experience with diverse cases, fields, and lawyers than in the fast-paced and beautiful cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, and Washington, DC!? Law school is a significant investment of time and financial resources. Through the Lex Fellowship, you can determine if law school is right for you.
GVI
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GVI offers a program that starts with a 12-week marine conservation expedition, helping you to develop your understanding of marine conservation and to further or establish your scuba diving skills. You will learn how to live and work with a research team in a remote environment and attain base skills essential for your internship the following 12 weeks. During the next phase, you will undertake your PADI Divemaster course, take further advanced training courses, shadow GVI staff, and assist with the running of the expedition. At the end of the 12-week placement, qualifying interns will either be offered paid or unpaid work with GVI or with one of our local partners. GVI is a PADI-endorsed Dive Training Provider and winner of the DAN Member's choice Award for Dive Safety.
See All 6 ProgramsToucan Abroad
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Sign up for this meaningful program, which brings you together with students from throughout the US. Toucan Abroad aims to broaden your perspective through exposure to the responsibilities and functions of licensed physical therapy specialists, helping you grow into a future leader in the field. Shadow therapists while they provide expert care to patients. Doing so helps you develop a more holistic view of your profession as well as yourself and the world while immersed in a different society. This Physical Therapy Shadowing program in Mexico involves 40-60 hours of clinical observation in various specialties for two to three weeks. Gain unparalleled experience abroad while learning from experts, and use your knowledge to stand out from other PT school applicants. In your free time, get the chance to explore the breathtaking natural beauty of Puerto Vallarta and experience its fascinating culture.
HorseWorks Wyoming
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Be a cowgirl! Be a cowboy! Be an intern at HorseWorks Wyoming. On this amazing program, learn about Western horsemanship, training, and livestock safety in Wyoming, USA! Assume responsibility, build self-confidence, learn about yourself, and expand your abilities. Explore equine-related career options through hands-on immersion in our Western lifestyle on- and off-ranch. Enjoy everything to do with ranch life! As one person said, "Your offer was absolutely amazing, the best all around the area (and I googled a lot of places!)." Now, the Western Equine Center at HorseWorks Wyoming invites you to join us as a spectator or participant as we focus on training our ranch-raised colts! These small-group, intensive sessions of one to three weeks emphasize techniques applied to a variety of horses, from weanlings to two to four-year-olds, of different personalities and stages of training. Immerse yourself in horsemanship on the ground and on horseback – including trail rides on our beautiful, seasoned ranch horses. We also work with uni students on paperwork and references to receive university credit for independent study.
Projects Abroad
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At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose. Since being founded in 1992, more than 130,000 volunteers have traveled to over 20 destinations around the world. Our programs will make you step out of your comfort zone and engage with your new friends from around the world. These are long-term projects, led by local people and aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By taking part in our programs, even for a short time, you will be contributing towards a sustained effort to support the communities that host us! We believe no other provider offers the safety and security to their volunteers and interns that we do. You'll receive 24-hour staff support from our trained staff, alongside a gold standard of safety planning of your trip - so you don't have to worry about a thing. Choose a project you are passionate about from working with children to medical internship, conservation, and wildlife volunteering. We offer projects starting at one week in over 20 stunning destinations across Asia, Africa, Latin America & The Caribbean, South Pacific & Europe. Ready to make a difference? Follow the link to visit our website!
See All 10 ProgramsChild Family Health International
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Program formerly known as "Cultural Crossroads in Health in Oaxaca, Mexico." Oaxaca, where CFHI students can explore a different culture and way of life while learning about the region's healthcare system through clinical rotations, is truly a crossroads where different cultures and healthcare practices intersect. Oaxaca City, one of the most unique cities in Mexico, is steeped in history, tradition, and the influences of a vibrant indigenous culture. Students will be immersed in the region's language and rich culture while learning about contemporary social issues facing the local population. Oaxaca is one of the poorest states in Mexico, and many of its inhabitants, especially those of the large indigenous population in rural areas, have limited access to even rudimentary healthcare services. Participants will be exposed to various elements of Oaxacan healthcare: public and private, urban and rural.
See All 6 ProgramsInterExchange
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Want to immerse yourself in another culture while also making great strides in your career path? Our Career Training USA programs are for you! Add international experience to your résumé, build your global network, improve your language skills, and take time to travel the country and make friends. InterExchange can provide J-1 Visa sponsorship to turn your U.S. internship plans into a reality. Our Intern USA program is for university students and recent graduates, while Trainee USA is for professionals who already have a few years of experience in their fields.
myTEFL
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Ditch the Routine. Chase the Sun. Teach English in Mexico! Stop hitting refresh on your old life. It's time to trade your desk for the vibrant streets and unforgettable nights of Mexico. Join myTEFL's all-in-one Internship and launch your new career with confidence. We give you the accredited 140-Hour Onsite TEFL training and secure your guaranteed, paid teaching placement (earning $900–$1,200 USD/month). With Mexico's incredibly low cost of living, your salary is pure travel fuel. Imagine yourself exploring Mayan ruins, mastering the language with included Spanish lessons, and making life-long connections with fellow adventurers! Native Speaker? No degree required—just passion! All Nationalities Welcome! (Non-natives require a degree). This is your fast pass to freedom, income, and adventure. Take back control and start living your story today. Start dates available year round!
A Guide to Interning Abroad in North America
Locations
The United States is the obvious place to begin. One of the world’s wealthiest and most influential countries offers an unparalleled environment to gain international work experience in whatever your field of interest. From New York City to Chicago to San Francisco, the “Land of Opportunity” is ripe with – you guessed it – opportunity. Many of the world’s largest companies are located in the U.S., and the country also offers a highly stimulating environment for cultural studies and the arts. The U.S. is so large and diverse that interns should research locations carefully to find a city that is the best fit for their area of interest.
To the North is Canada, which though dwarfed by America in most ratings of economic power has a significant leg up in many measurements of life quality and happiness. The world’s second largest country is quite sparsely populated, offering some of the most scenically beautiful landscapes to be found amongst its several major cities spanning east to west. Choose intnerships in Canada for a more laid back and friendly culture than the U.S. However, be warned, the winters are quite literally freezing.
The southernmost constituent of North America is Mexico. Though significantly less developed than the United States and Canada, Mexico offers many rewarding internship opportunities, particularly in the areas of development and education. Settled within a backdrop of pristine beaches and desert landscapes, Mexico offers international interns the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in an archetypal Latin American culture.
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