Internship Opportunities
Apprenticeship Opportunity
WORK BASED LEARNING INTERNSHIP*MENTORSHIP
VACC ‘s focus is on students majoring in business, economics, political sciences, management, information technology, journalism, marketing, and international studies related majors.
We offer coaching and training support during internship to increase success rates, with the hope to refer and place interns into new jobs.
Our apprentices learn by gaining real-life experience in marketing, event management, policy and legislative advocacy, entrepreneurship/AAPI community development, public relations, and supply chain management.
Our goal is to offer on-hands experiences for students to get them ready for real life work experience.
Pictured left: Mr. Christian Hopkins, VACC Fall 2023 Intern, University of Richmond
We seek motivated students with the basic work qualities listed below:
A strong commitment to the organization, a great team spirits, and good listening and communication skills.
Our Apprentice learns to manage important projects.
They are eager to learn. They express genuine enthusiasm for all projects.
They show up on time. They keep their commitment, and they adapt well in new learning environments with a great sense of professionalism.
They complete projects in a timely and professional manner.
Pictured right: Miss Kathleen Pham, VACC Fall 2023 Intern, University of Richmond
Learning Modules and OJT (On the Job Training) Benefits
OJT Training Apprentices earn 1 to 4 credit hours and external services hours (Optional by student)
They Explore possible career tracts through project management
They obtain unique mentorship opportunities at the workplace
They gain hands-on experience working with a dynamic international community
They gain a better understanding of diversity and Inclusion principles in action
Pictured left: Miss Claudia Caruso, VACC Summer 2023 Intern, University of Richmond
OJT Apprentice Training Benefits
Obtain unique mentorship opportunities at the workplace
Obtain relationship-building opportunities with prospective employers
Gain knowledge about local and state economic development
Gain a better understanding of policymaking in Virginia, USA
Help foster local and state Asian American entrepreneurship development
Learn about the practicality of global trade and global diplomacy systems
Pictured above: Mr. Trey Stokes, 2023 Academic Year Intern, University of Richmond
Requirements
Flexible (hours and schedules vary)
Hybrid - Virtual Internship program
Written and verbal proficiency in English and willing to learn new soft and hard skills, a must
Asian language command preferred, but not required.
Internship Learning Modules
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Preferred Majors: Marketing, Business, International Business
EDUCATION & OUTREACH Majors: Education, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Preferred Majors: Management, Business, Leadership, Social Sciences
EVENT PLANNING & LOGISTICS
Preferred Majors: Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Media
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Preferred Majors: Journalism, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Sciences, Communications, Pre-Law, Government Studies, Conflict Resolutions, International Studies, International Business, Languages
Apprentice Development
Student Stipend: Provided and depending on the number of hours worked to all eligible interns. 2-3 positions annually
Apprentice Worksite location:
Hybrid and year-round
Apprentice Schedule:
Hours vary: Minimum 8-10 hours (During school year) or 10-35 (During Summer)
Flexible work schedule - After hours assignments
Mentoring and job referrals will be part of the internship.
Academic credit: academic credit can be arranged.
This intense internship earns undergraduate and graduate students from 1- 4.00 academic credit level classes, or direct study.
Apprentice Project Task Descriptions:
Tasks will be customized for each student based on the student’s major, field interest, and ability. Most tasks are at a professional level, with an emphasis from simple marketing, social media, data gathering, business research, project analysis, industry analysis, to event planning, community outreach, case management, client contact, to advanced project management assistance. Full training provided.
Application
Contact: Internship Department Coordinator Email: aabac@aabac.org
Please send a cover letter and a resume.