Virtual Internships
Experience scope
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Healthcare Communications Marketing strategy Education Law and policySkills
problem solving interpersonal skills critical thinking communication researchLooking to elevate your business, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Bay Path University to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Please Note: Students may undertake an internship at any point in the year, so demand for experiences varies based on student interest.
Bay Path's undergraduate programs provide career-driven education to women from diverse backgrounds. This is a placement opportunity for students in a variety programs, who are looking to develop their portfolios and gain real-life work experience in their related fields. Students come from the following programs:
- Psychology/Mental Health/Recovery
- Health and Human Services
- Business/Leadership & Organizational Studies/Marketing/Accounting
- Education Studies (non licensure)
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Legal Studies
- Communications
Learners
Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the internship. However, these deliverables must be discussed and agreed upon prior to the start of the internship. A primary objective of this internship placement is to have students integrated into the workplace's culture, which will enhance the networking capabilities of both the student, and the organization.
Bay Path University offers unique programming for women of all ages seeking bachelor's degrees. We are a relentless innovator and a force for equity, and our commitment to women’s success goes far beyond teaching a checklist of competencies. By partnering with Bay Path University, you'll be able to directly contribute to this growth and make a large impact.
Project Examples
Requirements
Students can complete a substantial project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the internship, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.
Learning outcomes that students will experience during the duration of this internship may include, but are not limited to:
- The ability to become reflective and critical thinkers and problem solvers by absorbing information and understanding the connections through critical thinking
- Hone writing, speaking, research, presentation and interpersonal and listening skills
- Select, retain and reflect on artifacts in an e-portfolio that evidences intellectual growth Develop the ability to present oneself in a confident and compelling manner
- Engage in experiential learning at the internship site in order to apply and demonstrate knowledge/skills derived from academic learning
- Explore, develop and practice behaviors and skills that lead to professional success
- Develop and execute a plan to leverage one’s unique strengths, needs, intentions, passions and potential
- Cultivate and expand a professional network
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Organizations will be required to complete a Learning Contract prior to the start of the internship. This will be introduced by the facilitators of the program.
Provide ongoing support and mentorship to students throughout the internship. Students will interact virtually with their primary contact no less than once a week.
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the internship.
Provide a dedicated contact who will act as the student's primary supervisor over the duration of the virtual placement. A secondary contact should be provided as a backup.