Program dates
Summer: May 8, 2023 to July 3, 2023
Deadline to apply: April 9, 2024
Fall: September 5, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Deadline to apply:CLOSDED
Spring: January 9, 2024 to March 6, 2024
Deadline to apply: December 13, 2023
Note: Program dates and deadlines may change. Email internationalprograms@kpu.ca for more information
What
- 8-week mentorship program 10-15 flexible hours per week of work (unpaid, but valuable work experience).
- Guaranteed Internship Placement with a company in your industry of choice
- Informative onboarding week with tips for remote work, management skills, and cross-cultural communication.
- Networking and being part of the #AbsoluteTribe
- Award-winning programs as a top-rated internship provider in the world
- Online orientation and tutorial on how to work remotely
- Access to the absolute academy, e-learning platform with courses
- Webinars and workshops from career speakers
- Online language courses
- Online check-ins with supervisor
- CQ Cultural Assessment Tests
- Certificate of Completion
Available placements:
- Accounting; advertising; architecture; art gallery; business development; engineering; entrepreneurship; event planning; fashion; finance; graphic design; real estate; green technology; hospitality & tourism; human resources; IT; journalism; legal; logistics; marketing; non-profit; healthcare; pharmaceutical; publishing; public relations; real estate; and sports management.
Where
- Online with a placement option in many countries around the world
- More information is on Absolute’s website
- Apply through KPU as a KPU student by e-mailing internationalprograms@kpu.ca not the provider
Credits
NONE. This is a non-academic study program.
Cost
- $1,000 USD for 10-15 hours a week in an 8-week program (discounted price when applying through KPU).
- The fee goes towards all the administration and benefits of the program with workshops, expert advice in the field, mentorship, a certificate at the end and more.
You are able to apply for funding and scholarship awards to cover these fees. Successful applicants were able to receive funding and participate with the full program fees covered.
- See the Funding and Awards section for more information.
- Submit this application form at the same time as the program application form for funding
KPU Study Abroad General Awards Application.pdf
