Remote internships with Jamaica international projects provide an alternative to traveling overseas to apply what you learned in your college or university course to practical use. Work with top-class organizations in Jamaica, the Caribbean, or the United States online to get professional experience in your future career field.
Online internships with JIP allow you to take control of your professional development by working with experts in a virtual yet productive setting. You can complete your digital internship in many fields such as healthcare, business, copywriting, finance, journalism, and more.
Our virtual internships are open to young professionals, college students, and graduates seeking meaningful experience in the work world from the comfort of their own home, at their own pace. We go much further than simply arranging your internship though, as you will get access to dozens of useful resources to boost your work ethics, project management skills, communication, and business etiquette. Our remote internships will supercharge your resume.
You will be assigned a supervisor at your host company who will assign you tasks, conduct meetings, answer your questions, review your work and offer you feedback on your performance. Your supervisor will also be certifying work hours completed.
You will enjoy a great deal of freedom during your remote internship, which will force you to employ and develop your critical thinking skills.
We offer Online internships in a wide range of fields, including:
Don’t see virtual internships in the field you are studying? Get in touch with us and let us know what field you would like to intern in and we will customize a project for you.
Select the field of focus for your remote internship in Jamaica (or other countries). You must be enrolled in a course that is related to this field, or a recent graduate within the past 2 years.
Your next step is to complete our virtual internship application form. By submitting the application you are not yet committing. Instead, you are submitting information that we will need to seek the perfect placement for you in Jamaica, as well as decide if you are a good fit for our remote internships.
While applying you will be asked to submit the following attachments or information, therefore we suggest having these ready in advance before applying:
If you would like to have an online meeting with one of our Project Advisors before you apply, follow this link to book a meeting.
All virtual interns are required to submit a video application, where you will answer 5 simple questions about yourself. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and you can answer each question in separate videos or 1 take.
If you are applying with a computer you can follow this link to record the video online. If you are using a mobile device then record it with your camera and send it to us.
Email your video applications to [email protected] or contact us for additional instructions if your file is too large.
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Click this link to upload your video.
You can follow this link to download the 5 questions.
We will review your applications within 2 business days and send you an offer letter by email if you have been accepted, and you will be assigned your Project Advisor. If you receive an offer letter, you will be able to secure your space by paying the virtual internship processing fee.
After you have received an offer letter, your remote internship will not be confirmed until you make your payment in full. The total cost is a 1-time payment of $949 USD. Once your payment is made we will confirm the host company that you will be placed with within 21 days. The processing fee is due no later than 4 weeks before your project start date.
Once we confirm a potential internship host for you, the host company may request that you conduct a virtual interview before you are accepted. Once your host company is confirmed, we will provide you with online orientation, and you will formally begin your internship.
We are a responsible, family-owned and operated business in Jamaica. We offer impactful volunteer projects, internships, study abroad programs, and corporate packages. Our main aim is to help our interns, volunteers and students strive for greatness while immersing themselves in a new culture.
No. Our virtual internships are available to high school students, anyone who has attended or currently enrolled in college, and entrepreneurs in some cases.
Most virtual internships are unpaid, however, a few might offer stipends. This is only done on a case-by-case basis and is never guaranteed by us.
Absolutely! By joining an internship online you will be able to show future employers that you have relevant experience with an international company, as well as that you have experience working with and overcoming cultural barriers.
Jamaica international Projects will also provide you with certificates and references that you can use in job applications, college interviews, or when seeking a promotion.
A great advantage in doing online internships is that it prepares you to successfully navigate time zone differences and effectively work remotely. We leave it up to interns and host companies to agree upon the workdays and times. Most of our host companies are in the EST timezone.
Flexible. You can join an internship with us for as little as 1 week up to 4 months, working up to 40 hours per week. We recommend you complete a minimum of 140 work hours throughout your internship. Most projects run Monday to Friday each week. The number of hours you work will depend on your availability, as well as the availability of your host company.
We recommend scheduling an online meeting with your supervisor at least once per week.
Most of our internship host companies are in Jamaica, however, we now offer virtual internships with companies in the Caribbean, as well as the United States in some cases.
Our online internships are 100% customizable, so we can arrange an internship in whatever field you desire. Indicate your field of interest during application and we will find the best placement option.
Yes! Contact your university to find out what the requirements for earning college credits for your internship are, and we will ensure the relevant documents are signed by our team and your internship host.
The cost of our remote internships is $949 which includes pre-internship support and assistance, arranging your internship placement, professional coaching and mentorship, and access to tons of courses and other resources. After your internship, you will receive certificates for completing your internship, Jamaican culture course, and Patois course. We will also offer career advice.
All online internships include a guaranteed placement in the career field of your choosing, access to online resources and courses including our Jamaican Cultural Immersion course and Patois course, email, phone and live chat support during your project, a dedicated Project Advisor, career development resources and pre and post-internship orientation.
There are several benefits to joining an online internship with JIp, which include gaining on-the-job experience, exploring a new culture, expanding your professional network, the chance to apply what you have learned, and gaining course credits if you desire.
We are invested in your professional and personal development, which is why we offer several courses, consultation sessions, one on one coaching, and help with updating your resume with your newfound experience.
You will be assigned your personal Project Advisor that you can contact at any time with questions or talk about your internship. You will also receive orientation before your remote internship begins, and when it ends.
Overall, I had an amazing time with this program. I love how individualize the projects were and how Jomo really invested his time into making sure you enjoyed each experience. Working with the nutritionist was a wonderful time for me and taught me many lessons that I will use as a further in my career. As well as, as the children’s home open my eyes to a whole different side of life that I have never seen before. As far as the accommodation goes, it was excellent. I enjoyed getting to know him and his guest that were staying.
For the future, hopefully, there will be more volunteers than one at a time. I enjoyed the alone time because part of the reason I came on this trip was to get away from all the drama in my life back home! But for others, they might get kind of bored or lonely. All in all, I will remember this trip always and glad I had such a great experience!
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. This was a life changing experience. The children were so great. They gave me and taught me so much more than I gave them. This was one of the most satisfying trips I’ve ever done. Jomo, his mother and Dwayne were great hosts and caretakers. Jamaica and its people will forever be in my heart.
Unforgettable experience! All of you should try it. It was only my first-time volunteering and I’d love to do it again through the same Jamaica International Projects.