Internship Work Experience Program (IWEP) & Co-ops
Are you looking for a job in the internet technology business, but don't have all the skills you need?
Our Internship Program may be just what you need!
Learn how a web development studio works and be exposed to everything we do on a day-to-day basis. At the end of the program you will be job-ready for a position in the web development industry that you choose to pursue.
Our interns learn side by-side under the professional mentorship of our team of designers, drupal developers, programmers, internet marketing, desktop publishing, animation and administration staff. You will work in our Busy Design and Development Studio with the northStudio.com team and become intimately involved in the web development business. Almost every aspect of our company's business will help create a solid foundation for your growth and success in the Internet Technologies Industry.
This program is a one-of-a-kind, and ONLY offered by northStudio.com
Our interns manage a working portfolio of client work, and work directly with our clients, staff and industry connections, learning the skills they need to be able to succeed in their career. Because northStudio.com is a busy web studio, we occasionally have an overflow of work that we need to contract out. Successful students who have completed one of our Certificate Programs or Work Experience Programs are first in line for contract work or full and part time employment positions with northStudio.com.
This Program is Designed For:
This program is designed for serious students who want to build on and improve their previous web design, development or e-Commerce skills. Our Internship Work Experience Program (IWEP) provides many opportunities to solidify your skills and integrate them into a mature foundation of applicable knowledge in a busy design studio.
We look for an entrepreneurial attitude in our interns, as they are introduced to many aspects of the web development business in a busy design and development studio and also at VSBT's learning facilities.
This program is for you if you want to:
- start your own Web Design Development Company
- augment other career choices or your existing career
- gain an edge over the competition
- make staff, client and industry connections
- learn how to work with a development team
- work in the Web Site Development Industry
We have 3 tracks available:
- Drupal Developer(6-12 months)
- Web Programmers / E-commerce (6-12 months)
- Designer (6-12 months)
Students will receive mentorship in the field of study relative to their educational goals and talents.
- Total Hours: 960 - 1920 hours
- Program Length: 24 - 48 weeks
- Hours per week: 40 + hours
(and if you want to learn more come in on the weekends - we’ll be here working!) - NOTE: students may require some training before being accepted into our program.
- This is a non-paying work experience position.
- northStudio.com reserves the right to a 1 month probation period for all accepted students.
- During this program students can enroll in advanced level courses for FREE to upgrade their existing skills!
Prerequisites:
- Web site design diploma or applicable certificates, or currently enrolled in the same or a higher level Computer Science and/or IT degree program.
(NOTE: northStudio.com will consider applicants who do not have a working knowledge of these programs provided the applicant is prepared to simultaneously enroll in evening classes for these courses during or before their start date.)
Skills Learned:
You will learn how a web Development studio works and be exposed to everything we do on a day-to-day basis. This includes (but is not limited to):
- client interaction and communication skills
- site assessments
- marketing analysis and strategy development
- domain names / hosting
- communication and teamwork skills
- graphics creation and editing
- web site design planning and creation
- search engine marketing
- tech support
- web mastering on numerous web sites
- organizational skills
- office management
- custom programming
- e-Commerce
- Drupal Implementation
- Drupal Management
- Drupal programming
- and more…
We know that students need the broadest range of skills possible in the web site development industry to effectively apply and seek out work. At the same time, employers and clients are also looking for professionals who specialize in certain specific fields of study. During your internship we will help you decide which area(s) of expertise you are best suited for, while giving you the broadest range of skills possible.
Goal Summary
Our interns will gain skills related to their individual focus and aptitudes.
Applications:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. We have a limited number of positions available and acceptance is based on several factors, including but not limited to transcripts, letters of reference, and proof that all pre-requisites have been met. If you have completed one of our certification or diploma programs then all pre-requisites will probably be met.
