Internships in Barbados for Summer 2021

Internships are a great way for students and young adults to get a taste in their career of interest before taking a deeper dive. You develop organizational and critical thinking skills that can be used in school. Therefore, it is always advised to seek out opportunities during or directly after your education. With this in mind, let’s talk about the summer internships in Barbados so that you can apply and pursue your dreams!

It is suggested that you check the reviews of each job, before you accept any offers or sign contracts.

Axcel Finance

Are you currently a student or recently graduated? Axcel Finance has an opportunity for young people interested in pursuing a degree in finance. Their internship in Barbados gives you a chance to develop your skills and gain work experience. Some of the tasks included are reviewing applications, interviewing clients and submitting monthly reports. You must have basic research skills, as well as strong written, oral and interpersonal skills. In addition You must be diligent, positive, honest and patient. If you are interested, click below to apply.

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Deloitte

Deloitte has yearly paid summer internships in Barbados. It runs from June to August for approximately 8-10 years. Interns choose their interest, across Audit & Assurance, Tax, Financial Advisory and Internal Client Service areas. Afterwards, you are granted the chance for real work experience as a junior resource. You are coached on the job using robust training programs and you create many meaningful connections.

Application for these internships are open all year round. Apply at anytime! However, Deloitte suggests that you apply in December.

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UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme is searching for an Intern for the Digital Transformation and FUT Tourism Project. For 6 months you will be working with the Project Manager of the Future Tourism Project and the SIDS Digital Transformation Specialist. You will be working in the UNDP Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean office.

Your job is to support knowledge management through a number of tasks. For example, you will be researching and providing on work and digital innovation initiatives in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. You must have a passion about regional issues and strong organizational skills. You should be able to think creatively and be results driven.

If this is up your alley, apply now! The deadline is the 16th of April 2021.

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AIESAC Programme

DHL has been working with AIESAC from 1996. Their goal is to offer undergraduates and master’s students 6-12 month developmental internships in Barbados and across the Caribbean. Interns work on real and complex projects, developing the skills needed to advance their career.

This internship process is not like the above options. These internship options are global and you will have to search their website to seek out local options. Keep your out for an available options that pop up.

UWI

Unlike the other options, The University of the West Indies offers a portal for students to secure internships. Visit their website or click here to enter your CV into a pool, in order to be consider for any available options.

Internships can be a bit difficult to find, especially those that meet your specific need. However, options are always available if you keep looking! Before you click away, remember to check the deadlines of the above internships, so that you can apply before they expire!

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