Criteria for Employers for International Internships
YCW at Building Careers in Heritage

1) General Project Goals:

• heritage objectives
• benefits for student, institution, community, region, country

2) Project Planning

• project clearly defined (objectives & measurable outcomes)
• clear job description & work plan (tasks & timelines)

3) Skill Development

• development of specialized career-related skills & employability (concrete examples)
• hands-on, rewarding work experience
• opportunities for networking with professionals

4) Job parameters

• candidate profile clearly defined
• appropriate salary and living allowance

5) Recruitment

• balanced selection and interview process planned
• provisions for job equity groups
• job poster provided

6) Orientation & Supervision

• skill assessment & development plan for intern planned
• proper preparation prior to departure (visa requirements, insurance, info provided to intern)
• plan to monitor intern’s work while abroad
• appropriate supervision & professional support (training, coaching, mentoring, follow-ups, performance evaluation, etc.)
• action plan to help support transition to job market during & after internship

7) Budget

• complete estimates & coherent justification
• employer’s financial and in-kind contribution (25% to 50%)
• other sources of funding

8) Specific criteria (to be assessed by delivery organization)