Students who participate in either the Fall or Spring study abroad programs have the opportunity to become an intern for Linking Lives LLC*.

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Interns will spend 8 weeks in teams researching, developing, and implementing projects to solve real life challenges of our nonprofit partner organizations in Africa focusing on topics such as:

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• Education 

• Economic Development 

• Environmental Sustainability 

• Women Empowerment

• Health

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Summer 2020 Intern Projects will focus on our partners in Tigray, Ethiopia and develop:

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• Afterschool Chess, Debate, and Theater Program to Develop Creativity and Critical Thinking

• Tourism Training School to Increase Economic Opportunities and Reduce Outmigration 

• Biofuel Cooking to Reduce Neonatal Mortality Rates

• Using Narratives to Empower Women's Professional and Entrepreneurial Skills  

• Decision Making Curriculum to Promote Safe Sex and Reduce the Spread of HIV/AIDS

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Interns will also develop marketing materials, run social media platforms, prepare for program recruitment, and help manage alumni relations.

 

The Linking Lives Summer Internship program will prepare students for a career after graduation by helping them to gain valuable experience and skills in: 

• Working with international organizations

• Grant Writing 

• Marketing, Social Media, and Recruiting 

• Managing Alumni and Partner Relations

• Teamwork and Communication 

• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

• Time Management and Organization

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Successful completion of the internship may result in future employment through the Linking Lives Traineeship Program.

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* Linking Lives LLC is a global education consulting company that provides services to universities to create, implement, and evaluate study abroad programs and study abroad related projects.