AES International Internship

AES International Internships are designed to provide students with meaningful, immersive professional experiences in real-world settings. Our internships place students in dynamic workplaces across a range of industries, where they apply academic knowledge, build in-demand professional competencies, and gain exposure to diverse cultural and professional practices. Each placement is structured to enhance career readiness and strengthen the transferable skills employers value most. Through mentorship, reflection, and real-world challenges, students gain a competitive edge in the job market and significantly expand their future career opportunities. AES International Internships empower students to grow both personally and professionally equipping them with the tools to succeed in their future careers and to thrive in a globally interconnected world.

We offer internships in the following areas, not limited to:

Arts	Business	Communication
Computer Science	Data Science	Design (Graphic/Visual/UX)
Economics	Entrepreneurship & Startups	Environmental Science & Sustainability
Event Management	Fashion	Film, TV & Entertainment
Finance & Accounting	Healthcare	Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
Human Resources	International Relations & Development	Journalism
Law & Legal Services	Marketing	Media
Non-Profit, NGO and Charity Administration	Psychology	Public Relations
Publishing	Sales	Social Services
Sports and Fitness	Theatre	and more

AES aligns every internship placement with the NACE Career Readiness Competencies. Host organisations receive guidance to assign competency-aligned projects and feedback, and students set measurable learning goals so day-to-day tasks and responsibilities builds sought after, employer-valued skills.

Skills and Competencies gained:

Career & Self-Development

• Proactively develop personal and professional growth.
• Pursue feedback, networking, and lifelong learning.

Communication

• Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives.
• Includes verbal, non-verbal, written, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking

• Identify and respond to needs based on an understanding of situational context.
• Analyse evidence, make decisions, and solve problems.

Equity & Inclusion

• Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people.
• Engage in practices that build a more equitable workplace.

Leadership

• Recognise and capitalise on personal and team strengths.
• Motivate, organise, and influence others to achieve common goals.

Professionalism

• Understand and demonstrate effective work habits, integrity, accountability, and punctuality.
• Consistently meet professional expectations.

Teamwork

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Work effectively within diverse teams, managing conflict constructively.

Technology

• Leverage and adapt to new and emerging technologies ethically and efficiently.
• Use digital tools to solve problems, complete tasks, and improve outcomes.