This program is a proud partnership between AMS Connect and UBC Alumni Affairs.
What is an Externship?
Externships are one to five day long job shadowing experiences for students to observe professionals in career fields of their interest on the job. Students are able to experience the work environment, daily tasks and responsibilities for professionals as well as ask questions and receive tips from employees in the work place. They differ from internships in that they are short term placements intended to give students information about career fields rather than to provide tangible work experience in the field. They function as extended informational interviews and are a great introduction to a potential career path.
Employer Information
Interested in hosting a student for an Externship? Please contact Darran Fernandez for more information- darran.fernandez@ubc.ca
Student Information
Benefits of Externships for Students:
Gain insight into career fields they are interested in
Help identify career goals and options
Expand professional network
Gain experience in a professional work environment
Identify how knowledge from the classroom applies to work environment
About the Program
This program is open to UBC students in any area of student in second year and above. Successful applicants will be placed in an Externship Position in their field of interested hosted by a UBC Alumnus. Not only will participating students have the opportunity to take part in a unique job shadowing experience, they will also have the chance to connect with a UBC Alum working in the field.
Externship placements will take place during Reading Week 2012 (Feb. 20-25), all applicants must be available for the duration of Reading Week in order to be considered.
Students are invited to apply to the program, application instructions can be found below, by January 9th. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview in early January and successful applicants will be contact in Mid January. Applicants will them be matched with an Externship Position that fits their interest and needs. Students will go through a Pre-Placement Workshop to help prepare them for their placement as well as provide tips and resources to assist them in making the most of their experience.
Externships will be offered with organizations that have a specialty in the following areas –
Externship
This program is a proud partnership between AMS Connect and UBC Alumni Affairs.
What is an Externship?
Externships are one to five day long job shadowing experiences for students to observe professionals in career fields of their interest on the job. Students are able to experience the work environment, daily tasks and responsibilities for professionals as well as ask questions and receive tips from employees in the work place. They differ from internships in that they are short term placements intended to give students information about career fields rather than to provide tangible work experience in the field. They function as extended informational interviews and are a great introduction to a potential career path.
Employer Information
Interested in hosting a student for an Externship? Please contact Darran Fernandez for more information- darran.fernandez@ubc.ca
Student Information
Benefits of Externships for Students:
About the Program
This program is open to UBC students in any area of student in second year and above. Successful applicants will be placed in an Externship Position in their field of interested hosted by a UBC Alumnus. Not only will participating students have the opportunity to take part in a unique job shadowing experience, they will also have the chance to connect with a UBC Alum working in the field.
Externship placements will take place during Reading Week 2012 (Feb. 20-25), all applicants must be available for the duration of Reading Week in order to be considered.
Students are invited to apply to the program, application instructions can be found below, by January 9th. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview in early January and successful applicants will be contact in Mid January. Applicants will them be matched with an Externship Position that fits their interest and needs. Students will go through a Pre-Placement Workshop to help prepare them for their placement as well as provide tips and resources to assist them in making the most of their experience.
Externships will be offered with organizations that have a specialty in the following areas –
Student Application Process
To apply for this program please head to our Student Application page.