How it works
Panama is an international business, banking, finance and logistics center for Latin America. Students will find many multinational and national companies in Panama which they can learn from while doing their Internship or Co-op. We will help students match their skills, knowledge and abilities with the needs of the company or organization. We count with a wide network of companies and International Organizations interested in providing internships and opportunities to local and international students.
Internships and Co-Ops
Not all of the internships and co-ops offered are paid, it varies depending of the company`s policies, however, we assure that they all provide students with the opportunity to learn from a world-class organization or a leading company. Having worked in a different country, in a different culture, with individuals of other nationalities, and in a multilingual environment is highly valued around the world by Employers.
After the student has submitted the application and has been matched with a company that suits his / her interest, we will proceed to search for different housing options that will fit the student’s budget from centrally located apartments, hotel rooms or dorm style accommodations. We will also organize cultural activities such as visiting different immersions, “Embera” which is an indigenous tribe and other activities depending on the student’s interests, budget and availability.
What Company can I do my internship in?
Multinationals: Proctor & Gamble, Copa Airlines, Cable and Wireless, Hewlett Packard, Dell Computers, Sab Miller “Cerveceria Nacional” ACP “United for the Canal”.
NGOs: UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, FAO, UNEP, Red Cross, OAS, PAHO, WHO.
Science and Research: Smithsonian, CATHALAC, SENACYT, ANAM.
Schedules
The internships can be full-time (40-45 hours per week) or part-time (20-30 hours per week) Which Gives the students the option to take additional classes in our university given in Spanish or to acquire better communication skills at work since internships require some basic knowledge of Spanish.
Science and Research: Smithsonian, CATHALAC, SENACYT, ANAM.