EXCITE
Through exploratory reflection exercises and a 1-1 interview, our placement coordinators help students identify their current strengths, skills, and abilities. Through this process, students are able to identify their career goals and clarify their internship objectives. And they start to imagine their futures – what could be, their hopes and dreams – and get excited about the prospect of their future cross-cultural internship experience. At the end of this stage, students are provided an internship placement confirmation guide that details their internship assignment, how the internship aligns with their goals and objectives, and the host organization they will be working for.
ENGAGE
Together, CIS staff and the student co-create a plan that will help ensure that students use their internship as a springboard for making their dreams a reality. Through a combination of internship projects, online learning modules addressing concepts such as networking and cross-cultural leadership, our cultural co-curriculum, and faculty-facilitated seminars, students make meaning of their experiences and connect the dots between academic learning, work based learning, and cross-cultural experiences.
EMPOWER
But the last day of the internship doesn’t mean the end of the career journey! This final stage involves planning for the future – and empowering students to convert their career dreams into realities. With a focus on reflection, utilizing feedback, and identifying concrete next steps, CIS Abroad provides students with the tools and support to set them up for career success. And by earning a micro-credential associated with their program, they can share their achievement with their networks and potential employers. They are ready to own their career.
