Professional Training and Development Intern

Interns will participate in the launching of an online start-up program, which provides professional business, English and Spanish training to international clientele. This innovative development and professional training program is designed for university and masters students or recent graduates looking to both TRAVEL and gain valuable INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE abroad. Participants will have the opportunity to explore Guatemala, work with local Guatemalan companies, receive Spanish and professional development courses from IBA training specialists, and take courses at a local university.

The International Business Academy (IBA), located in the new and emerging business section of Guatemala City has been providing professional, business English training to local Guatemalan companies for the past nine years. We provide the following services online and in Guatemala: Corporate English Training to Multinational and National Companies, Private classes, Translation Services, Spanish Training for Executives, Online Training, Call Center Training, UK Exam supervision, Internships for U.S. university and MBA students and recent graduates, CSR training, and Exam Preparation for IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC.

Work Responsibilities
• Independent work assignments related to accounting and finance, marketing sales and research, website design, online marketing, e-business, etc. Assignments are provided to interns based on experience and ability.
• Participate in the launching of an online business training program, giving 2 hour training courses daily Monday-Friday
• Provide 1 hour professional business English training courses at local Guatemalan companies 4-5 times per week
• Complete the IBA business teacher training program

Learning Opportunities
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) training course
• Weekly professional development training given by IBA professionals
• Building relationships with local Guatemalan companies
• Beginning, intermediate, and advanced Spanish courses taught daily by IBA trainers

• Working in an international environment
• Travel around Guatemala
• In addition to training roles, interns will be involved in the company’s projects
• Professional development program
• Spanish classes
• Housing and transportation provided for a low cost
• Monthly stipend
• Get involved in a start-up business within an already established company

English, Spanish