THE PROGRAM

An initiative, led by The Intern Group with MIT Open Learning as a curriculum provider

Focused on closing the gap between opportunities and talent around the world through paid remote internships

Allowing MIT OL perform research on apprenticeships and real-life mentored learning

GOALS

Improving emerging talent job preparedness by training learners for internships
Supporting how companies can successfully recruit, onboard and retain this emerging talent by training company managers/supervisors to be better mentors
Understanding how to better promote real-life mentored learning through apprenticeships

GAP LEARNERS

Apprentices: Students, recent graduates and ReACT learners
Mentors: Managers and supervisors within companies in charge of mentoring these apprentices

MIT bootcamps training with interns

Focused on professional skills training: proactiveness, communications, problem solving, conflict resolution, and team work in remote environments.
MIT bootcamps training with managers

Focused on coaching, leading and managing diverse teams, providing feedback, creating an environment of trust and of continuous learning.
MIT bootcamps mid-point coaching with managers

Focused on coaching, providing and receiving feedback, setting expectations and avoiding burnout.
Talanta training on interview skills

Preparing learners to perform at their peak during interviews.
Talanta cultural exchange sessions

Preparing these diverse talent pool to work on any cultural environment.
Talanta personal pitch workshops

Training on presenting the learner’s skills and accomplishments to better promote their professional future, including securing a full-time job offer after the internship.
Talanta problem solving workshops

Promoting an inquisitive and innovative mindset through specific hands-on exercises
Talanta virtual communication workshop

focused on professional skills required in the remote work environment.

MIT bootcamps training with interns

MIT bootcamps training with managers