FOR PARENTS

Your child is starting a brand new experience. Are you ready?

Health, safety and security

Health insurance:
We hope your child’s experience is accident and illness free, but just in case want all interns to stay safe, especially in a different country. So, we provide a health insurance plan through a reputable, experienced company.

On-site coordinator:
Every skills360 program is facilitated by an on-site coordinator. This coordinator is available to your child and other interns 24/7. In the event of any emergency or need to contact your child, you can also reach out to the on-site coordinator.

Security:
We want every intern to feel comfortable and be happy in their program location, which is why we choose central and exciting neighborhoods for our housing. But we never sacrifice on security. As a parent, you can rest assured that your child will be housed in a clean and safe environment. We also provide a full list of emergency information and contacts in the event of accidents.

Career development

skills360 advances careers far beyond an internship placement

Professional profile

From headshots to LinkedIn, how you present yourself to prospective employers is important. We help you capture your skills and experience to build the online presence you need.

Career fairs

Gain experience talking to business leaders, hiring professionals and recruiters at career fairs in your location. We’ll help you prepare through mock conversations and cleaning up your resume.

Internship swaps

Switch it up, see what else is out there, test the waters we give you the opportunity to spend the day working at one of our other Company Partners.

Networking events

We only partner with top companies in their field in global markets. We understand the importance of this internship to our candidates and strive to serve the best internship experience.

One-on-one coaching

We currently have estabilished partnerships in four key markets- Washington, DC, New York City, London and Singapore. Our network is constantly growing and we are always expanding.

Career development day

Spend an entire brushing up on your interview skills, updating your resume, and learning the latest trends in hiring and recruitment from the skills360 team.

Common questions about cost

You have a lot of questions about costs and fees for our internships and we want to give you answers! We’ve provided more information on the most frequently asked questions right here:

Who pays for my visa?

The cost of your child’s visa for the United States, United Kingdom, and anywhere in the world is included in the cost of our programs. We pay their application fee out of the tuition and we help your family throughout the entire visa process!

Are meals included in your program fees?

We’ve found that people living in amazing cities like New York City and Mumbai want to experience the incredible food culture in these cities. Providing a meal plan greatly hinders this, so we don’t add the cost of meals to your program fees – but we can direct interns to well-priced restaurants and nearest grocery store!

Does my child need additional health insurance?

Probably not. We provide basic health insurance for all interns. No matter where your child works in the world, we want them to stay safe and that means seeing a doctor when necessary. We do recommend they read our insurance coverage carefully and decide if they need additional coverage for their internship experience.

Is the cost of flights included in your program costs?

The tuition for a skills360 internship excludes the cost of flights to and from the program location. But we have some avid travelers on our team, and we are happy to help with tips on when to buy and how to find the cheapest flights. Keep in mind that the visa approval probably requires a flight leaving the United State or United Kingdom and your child needs a roundtrip ticket.

Is the cost of travel included in the tuition?

Yes!! Career development during your child’s internship experience is a big focus for our team at skills360. We offer a unique career development day, networking events, and one-on-one career counseling as part of every internship program.

Other frequently asked questions

Who is responsible for an intern while they are abroad or in a new city?

skills360 does everything possible to keep our interns safe. We provide comprehensive information on health and safety, including emergency numbers, prior to departure and at an in-depth orientation. We also give every intern a guide to the new neighborhood, with tips and tricks for adjusting to a new place. Most importantly, there is a skills360 on-site coordinator available 24/7 for emergencies.

Although we do everything possible to provide a safe internship experience, it is ultimately your intern’s responsibility to use good judgment and follow our guidelines.

How do I reach my child while he or she is abroad?

We encourage our interns going abroad to create an account on Skype or What’s App before leaving home – you can do the same! Plus, most cell phone companies have international plans that let your student use his or her same phone and phone number while abroad.

Every intern will have an exact address for housing before leaving home. If you want to send care packages, this is the place to ship them.

What is unique about the skills360 internship programs?

Our programs are created around a 360 degree view of internships. We look at every aspect of the experience and provide career development, cultural immersion, and community outreach opportunities that aren’t found at competitors.

When is the best time to submit an internship application?

Here at skills360, we need a CV, cover letter, and completed application to start searching for the perfect internship placement. So, the earlier an intern starts the application process, the better. We typically open enrollment for an internship program one year in advance.

Are interns paid through your internship programs?

We believe that paid internships are beneficial for everyone and highly encourage our company partners to provide compensation to interns. But we can’t guarantee that every internship will be a paid experience. What we do promise is substantive work that will enhance an intern’s skill set and future career.