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Puentes partners with companies and organizations in Argentina and Uruguay to coordinate in-person and remote internship programs for international students that benefit both the host organization and the intern. 

  • In-person, hybrid, or remote work formats

  • Full-time or part-time internships

  • 2 to 4 months in duration

  • No cost (unpaid internships)

  • Oversight and on-site support by Puentes

    • WHY WORK WITH A PUENTES INTERN?

    • We recruit talented undergraduate students from top universities, such as Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and more. You will have an enthusiastic and skilled young person to help you complete timely and important projects.

    • The company will participate in a rewarding and comprehensive program that helps young professionals gain valuable professional experience, while becoming immersed in a new culture. 

    • In hosting Puentes interns, you will meet talented young people who foster cultural exchange in the office and bring new ideas and perspectives to your workplace and your projects.

    • Our turnkey programming means that we arrange the intern’s entire experience outside of the office, 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. 

     
    “Puentes is by far the most impressive intern program company I have come across. The interns all rave about their amazing experience and we have excellent results from working with them. The students are filtered carefully and matched with organisations they are very suitable for. They fully engage with the different companies they work for and are closely monitored by Puentes throughout their time in Argentina. While I really enjoy hosting interns at our office location, the remote program was an amazing experience for everyone involved. I have been partnering with Puentes for five consecutive years and look forward to a fruitful future relationship.”
    — Orla Treacy, Director, Accelerate
     
     
     
     

    Internship Placement Process

    We have crafted the candidate selection process so that you will review the intern profiles and provide us with feedback on your preferences before confirming the placement.  In this way, we make sure that you are only accepting interns whom you believe to be an excellent match for your company or organization and the projects that you have available.

    1. Screening Meeting

    Meeting with the Puentes team to discuss the internship program, expectations, and possible intern roles within your place of work.

    2. Company PROFILE

    Following the screening meeting, you will complete our Internship Description Form, which outlines potential projects and areas of work for interns.

    3. review of Candidate materials

    We pre-select candidates aligned with your preferences, and we send you their resumes and statements of interest. You then tell us which candidates you would like to interview.

    4. interviews with candidates

    You will have a one-on-one interview with each candidate and then share your feedback with us so that we can confirm internship placements according to your preferences.

    5. CONFIRMAtION + INTERNSHIP WORK AGREEMENT

    When a placement is confirmed, you will complete the Internship Work Agreement together with the intern to outline the project work plan.

     

    Responsibilities of the Supervisor

    • 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.

    • Communicate any questions or concerns about the internship to the Puentes Mentor. 

    • Complete a brief survey at the end of the program.

    Responsibilities of the Intern

    • Approach internship work with a willingness to learn and tackle new experiences with an open mind and optimistic enthusiasm.

    • Perform projects and tasks to the best of their ability and in accordance to the supervisor’s indications and expectations.

    • Be dependable, work effectively, meet deadlines, and have a positive attitude.

    • Use their own laptop to carry out internship work.

    • Communicate promptly to alert the supervisor and Puentes Mentor of any factor that would interfere with fulfilling the internship commitments. 

     

    Puentes Internship Oversight

    Each intern will have a dedicated Puentes Mentor from our team, who will provide ongoing oversight throughout the internship to ensure that the experience is going well for both your company and the intern.

    The Puentes Mentor will coordinate the following meetings with the supervisor and intern:

    • Initial meeting during the first week to reconfirm internship expectations and project goals.

    • Mid-internship meeting to communicate challenges and successes and look ahead to objectives for the second half of the experience.

    • Closing meeting to reflect on the experience and provide feedback for professional growth and future career advice for the intern.

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    Intern Profile

    Internship industries

    Our internships are in many diverse and captivating industries. Internship opportunities range from educational and human rights nonprofits to startups and tech companies - with many other high-performing nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses in between.

     

    intern roles

    Our interns take on significant projects that are challenging yet doable and highly impactful for the company or organization. There are many different types of roles available for interns, and we work with you to design the right role and project for each intern. Some of the possible internships roles are the following:

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    Business Development

    • Research new client leads, conduct personalized outreach to leads, and help to create proposals for potential clients.

    • Conduct a market analysis for the company's expansion to a new country or market.

    Communications & Media

    • Develop and implement the social media plan for one of the company's key products or services

    • Craft communication materials and identify contacts for outreach to key stakeholders.

    Coordination & Service

    Plan and coordinate a new social program to increase the organization's impact.

    Develop a customer loyalty program and do outreach to potential partners that would provide value to the customers.

    Assist with the implementation of programs while interacting with community members on-site in order to complement project-based work.

    Fundraising

    • Research and identify possible grants available from international funding sources.

    • Prepare and write grant proposals in collaboration with the organization’s program directors.

    Marketing & Writing

    • Develop the strategy and content for a marketing campaign, implement the campaign, and measure its success based on key indicators.

    • Conceptualize and create blog posts and website content to help increase awareness of the company's brand.

    Research & Analysis

    • Research best practices in the market and prepare a report with recommendations for how to improve the product or program.

    • Analyze product or program data, organize learnings, and create dashboards and graphics to show results and findings.

     
    “I can’t put into words how happy I was with the intern that Puentes Abroad connected us with. Our intern was extremely talented and always had a can-do attitude. She was faced with some very hard tasks and projects that she was able to handle them with minimal supervision. As an employer, you can’t ask for much more. And as a Mentor, you can’t ask for a better pupil. On top of all this, the Puentes team was there for us all the time. The communication between us was first class! I look forward to working with Puentes for a long time!”
    — Anish Merchant, CEO, Merchant GMAT
     

    The internship experience is complemented by cultural activities, professional development, housing, and constant support for the participants before, during, and after the experience. Puentes coordinates the following program components for participating interns:

    Cultural Activities

    Day Trips

    Professional Development

    Housing

    Airport Pick Up & Orientation

    24/7 Support

     

    program destinations

    We offer both in-person programs and remote programs for interns to work with companies and organizations based in Argentina and Uruguay.

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    Buenos Aires, Argentina

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    Montevideo, Uruguay

    Remote

     
    “The students Puentes works with are smart, agile, and professional. Besides offering these students a glimpse into the professional world you will be surprised by how much they can contribute to your organization.”
    — Alex Busse, Principal, NXTP Ventures
    “I had a wonderful experience with Puentes. The interns were enthusiastic, self-starting problem solvers who made a tangible impact on our business, and the Puentes staff were incredibly helpful with their check-ins and guidance. I highly recommend the Puentes internship experience to any business.”
    — Sean Quinn, Founder, Onsen Education
     
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