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The Internship Department serves as the bridge between academic learning and professional practice, connecting students with meaningful workplace experiences that shape their career trajectories. We are dedicated to facilitating quality internship placements that enhance employability, develop professional competencies, and foster industry partnerships.
Academic Internships
Internship is offered as a course at USIU-Africa designed for senior and graduate students in all academic programs at the university. This is in accord with the overall mission of USIU-Africa to provide an environment of growth, knowledge and work experience for its students. This entails preparedness for career through mastery of a field of knowledge and its multicultural application. Such mastery is accomplished through both formal study and various experiential forms of learning such as the internship and fieldwork, which are a requirement for each student before graduation. The internship program at USIU-Africa exists to prepare students for a smooth transition to the work environment and to secure internship placements.
Internship Office
Our Services
- Securing internship placement for students
- Advertisement of internship opportunities
- Recruitment of interns
- Registration of internship classes
- Continuous guidance of students regarding internships
Partnerships
USIU-Africa partners with various local and international organizations to place students in internship positions.
Purpose of the Academic Internship
- To develop students with insight into the work environment,
- To increase awareness of personal and social skills for improvement.
- To provide hands on experience in the student’s area of study.
- To develop students’ ability to tackle practical problems in organizations.
Our Mission
To empower students with practical work experience that complements their academic studies, while building strategic partnerships with industry leaders to create mutually beneficial learning opportunities.
What We Offer
For Students
Internship Placement Services
We connect you with reputable organizations across various industries, matching your academic background, career interests, and professional goals with suitable internship opportunities.
Career Guidance and Counseling
Our team provides one-on-one career counseling to help you identify your strengths, explore career paths, and make informed decisions about your professional future.
Professional Development Workshops
Participate in workshops covering resume writing, interview preparation, workplace etiquette, communication skills, and other essential professional competencies.
Job Shadowing Programs
Experience a day in the life of professionals in your field of interest, gaining valuable insights into various career paths before committing to an internship.
Career Fairs and Networking Events
Meet potential employers, learn about industry trends, and build your professional network through our regular career fairs and networking sessions.
For Employers
Access to Talented Students
Partner with us to tap into a diverse pool of motivated, academically strong students eager to contribute to your organization.
Customized Internship Programs
We work with you to design internship programs that meet your organizational needs while providing meaningful learning experiences for students.
Campus Recruitment Support
Participate in our career fairs, information sessions, and on-campus recruitment drives to connect directly with potential interns and future employees.
Talent Pipeline Development
Build long-term relationships with our institution and create a sustainable talent pipeline for your organization’s future workforce needs.
Industry Partners
We are proud to collaborate with leading organizations across various sectors including banking and finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, media, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Our partners include DTB Bank, and many other respected institutions committed to youth development.
Student Success Stories
Our students have secured internships and permanent positions with top organizations, with many crediting their internship experiences as pivotal moments in their career development. Alumni regularly return to share how their internships opened doors to professional opportunities and provided clarity about their career paths.
Procedures to secure an internship
- Applicant must be a senior (final semester)
- An Acceptance Letter is obtained from the organization (duly signed and stamped by the organization).
- Print the indemnity agreement form from the CX portal and fill it.
- Print the Contract Agreement Form from the CX portal and have it filled and stamped by the Organization
- Submit the Acceptance letter, Indemnity and the Contract Agreement Forms to the internship office
- Upon submission the student is registered for the internship class at the internship office if all requirements are met
- Attend the first Internship Class.
- Download dairy diaries and supervisor’s evaluation form from the CX Portal>Campus life>Internship office page under handouts
- Attend the final class at the end of the semester during which the Internship report together with the evaluation form and daily diaries will be submitted to the instructor.
- First and Last classes will be communicated via Students USIU-Africa email address
- Required documents can be downloaded from the ITS Portal
- Partner – Contact us to establish or renew partnership agreements
- Post – Submit internship opportunities through our portal or directly to our office
- Review – Receive applications from qualified student candidates
- Select – Interview and select candidates with our coordination support
- Onboard – Welcome interns with guidance on program expectations
- Mentor – Provide supervision and meaningful work experiences
- Evaluate – Participate in feedback processes to improve future programs
Students' Requirements and Eligibility
- Must be a registered student in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 and above)
- Typically, available to fourth-year students in their last semester, remaining with not more than 2 courses
- Professional conduct and commitment to representing the university positively
FAQS
When can I do Internship?
During your final year (last semester and not taking more than 2 courses)
Can I register for Internship?
Registration is done by the internship office upon submission of all the required documents.
Where do I get Internship forms?
Internship forms are available on the website or on the ITS portal
How do I get Internship?
A student can secure an internship on their own or through adverts sent by the internship office or can be placed through the internship office after a competitive interview process.
When is the best time to get placement for Internship?
Begin exploring internship placements not later than one semester preceding time intended to take an internship.
Can I undertake an Internship and a project at the same time?
Yes if you are undertaking IST Or APT. Otherwise student can either take internship or project.
How long is the Internship and what is the minimum number of hours of doing Internship?
The internship is spread over three months (whole semester) and students are expected to work for a minimum of 400 hours.
Can I change my place of Internship along the way?
YES. As long as this is communicated to the internship office in good time
Can I do Internship outside of Kenya?
Students have the liberty to choose where they want to work so long as they communicate this information to the Internship Office.
Do I get a grade or a credit for the Internship Class?
A credit
Contact Us
Internship Coordinator
Office Location: First Floor-Academic advising wing, Freida Brown Students Center
Email: internship@usiu.ac.ke