How can we become a host organization?

As CEI is a summer internship program, planning by host organizations takes place during the preceding fall:
Early/Mid Fall
   Interested organizations inform CEI of their interest & submit a project form
Late Fall
   CEI works on securing matching funding & reviews all project applications
Fall/Winter
   Projects are selected for posting
Jan/Feb
   CEI post projects on our web site & disseminate to all business schools
March
   CEI career fairs take place and your organization attends
March
   Student application deadline – CEI receives all applications
Mar/Apr
   Host organizations receive a shortlist of candidates from CEI
Apr
   Host organizations interview candidates & make final selection
May – Aug
   Internship project takes place, CEI evaluates the project & placement
Oct
   Host organizations submit final report for funders
Early/Mid Fall
   Inform CEI of your interest in participating for following summer


If your organization wishes to host a CEI intern for the upcoming summer, please follow these steps:

1. Contact us to let us know that you are thinking about participating. The sooner you contact us the better!

2. Define the specifications and requirements of the project you wish to post.

3. Download the project submission form here

4. Send the completed form to Kariann Aarup by DEADLINE: TBA but typically early November

5. All non-profit organizations need to secure funding for the intern. Your organization is responsible for 50% of the total internship stipend - $900 per month for an undergraduate student, $1500 per month for an MBA student for a period of up to 3 months.

6. For-profit organizations are responsible for 100% of the student stipend plus an administrative fee. Specific details are established on a case by case basis. Please contact us for further details.

7. Project selection criteria: Projects will be selected based on the following points:

•   The host organization has the funding for the intern
•   CEI has secured the funding for the intern
•   The host organization agrees that the intern will be BASED IN THE OFFICE during the period of the internship ensuring a more full exposure to the organization
•   The project is management specific (CEI will help you with this)
•   The project is feasible within the set time period allotted
•   A point person is assigned within the organization with whom the intern will work and with whom CEI can connect over the summer


If you have any questions or comments, please contact Kariann kariann@cei-iec.ca