Expectations for the Internship Program
Puentes builds bridges to connect undergraduate students and recent graduates with professional and cultural opportunities in Argentina and Uruguay. The core component of the Puentes experience is an engaging internship at a high-performing nonprofit, for-profit, or government agency, with meaningful work and close supervision. The internship is complemented by personalized professional development, engaging cultural activities, and constant support for the students before, during, and after the Puentes adventure. Puentes seeks to shape global citizens who bring an international perspective to their spheres of work and influence.
Our program participants come from top international universities, such as Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA, Cornell University, and more.
our expectations for the internship site:
Complete an Internship Work Agreement outlining the project work prior to the program start date.
Assign meaningful work with specific directions and expectations for the intern.
Schedule a regular check-in meeting (at least once a week) to offer feedback and review project progress, questions, and upcoming tasks.
Participate in an initial meeting, mid-internship and closing meeting with the intern and designated Puentes mentor during the internship.
Communicate any questions or concerns about the internship to the Puentes mentor.
Complete a brief survey at the end of the program.
We do NOT expect for internship sites to provide monetary compensation for the intern.
our expectations for the intern:
Approach internship work with a willingness to learn and to tackle new experiences with an open mind and an optimistic enthusiasm.
Be dependable, work effectively, meet deadlines, and have a positive attitude.
Perform assigned projects and tasks to the best of the intern’s ability and according to their supervisor’s indications and expectations.
Bring their own laptop computer to be able to carry out internship work.
Alert their supervisor and the Puentes team of any factor that would interfere with fulfilling their internship commitments.
WHY WORK WITH A PUENTES INTERN?
Companies that work with Puentes interns receive many benefits. First, they will have an enthusiastic and skilled young person to help them complete timely and important projects. Our participants come from top universities, such as Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, and UCLA, and they are eager to put their great talents and energy to work. Second, the organization will participate in a rewarding and comprehensive program that helps undergraduate students and recent graduates gain valuable professional experience, while becoming immersed in a new culture. Our turnkey programming means that we arrange the intern's entire experience, from housing, to cultural and professional activities, to emergencies and medical care, leaving you to simply focus on the in-office experience for the intern. Third, in hosting Puentes interns you will meet talented young people who foster cultural exchange in the office and who could be future employees.