Internship and Work Experience Programs

 

 ...International employers are seeking professionals with North American work experience who understand North American business culture...

GEOS Montreal helps international students and professionals to gain an educational work experience in a North American work environment. These students and professionals will develop and apply their expertise with the goal of improving their employment opportunities internationally.

International employers are seeking professionals with North American work experience who understand North American business culture, and who have the confidence and skills to pursue trans-national business opportunities.

GEOS Montreal is presently working with many partners, guaranteeing a variety of unpaid internship positions in a large variety of industries such as IT, Design, Marketing, Trade, Administration, Tourism, and Hospitality to qualified candidates.

 

Why Internship?

  • Fast-track your career.
  • Gain greater opportunities than most entry-level positions.
  • Meet your specific objectives according to your schedule.
  • Accumulate experience and references for future employers.
  • Build new relationships in the industry.
  • Learn about North American business culture.
 
Type of Internship Unpaid Paid
Benefits Guaranteed professional experience that will help you advance your career when you return to your country. Support yourself financially after you have finished your studies. Choose from a variety of jobs.
Type of Visa Required Any Student visa only
Type of Work Professional Service industry
Remuneration Student can work any number of hours per week Student can work any number of hours per week
    $9/hr minimum
 
Minimum Study Time Contact school 12 weeks
Maximum Study Time No maximum No maximum
 
Minimum Work Time 12 weeks 12 weeks (after studying)
Maximum Work Time 24 weeks Cannot be longer than study period
 
Program Placement Fee $1,200 $1,200
Other Fees Depends on amount of time studied
Special Conditions None Student can only work after studying and only for the same period of time as the studies. E.g. 24 weeks study and then 24 weeks work.
 

GEOS Montreal will...

  • Provide at least 3 months of English or French courses.
  • Forward candidate info to our partners and potential companies that have requested interns with similar profiles.
  • Mediate communication between intern and the company to ensure an ideal placement.
  • Ensure all candidates have valid visas, insurance, and clearly understand the internship position and agreement.
  • Arrange lodging and provide support to ensure a trouble free placement.
  • Maintain communication with candidates and the company to ensure a successful placement.
  • Provide a great learning and cultural experience.

The process to enroll in the internship program is:

Inquiries from candidates:
Agents and various associates recruit potential candidates

Applicant reviews:
Analyze the candidate's application and determine if all prerequisites are met.
Intermediate or higher English or French level.
Appropriate work experience and education.
Professional appearance.

Telephone Interview:
The first interview to ensure the candidate's character and ensure their fluency in English or French.

Placement:
Forward candidate information to potential companies that have requested interns with similar profiles.

Coordination:
Mediate communication between the intern and the company to ensure an ideal placement.

Visas/insurance/agreements:
Ensure all candidates have valid visas, insurance and clearly understand the internship position and agreement.

Communication:
Maintain communication with all candidates and the intern company to ensure a successful course.

Length of the Internship
The applicant needs to register for at least 3 months in the Comprehensive English Program or the Comprehensive French Program
The length of the internship should be equal or less than the time of studies.

General prices

  • Placement fee for the internship: $1,200
  • School fees

If you are a Montreal business interested in hosting paid or unpaid internship candidates, please contact the school for more information.

If you are a student or have recently graduated and you want to apply for our study-work internship program, either paid or unpaid, please fill out our application for more information.