A placement year like no other

We work with the most exciting and fast-growing startups across Europe to provide you with an invaluable experience.

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Students

Startup contacts

Universities

Entrepreneurial exchange.

Internships in startups offer students exposure to every part of growing a business. For a startup, native English students open up opportunities for a truly international business.

Are you a startup?

Startup founders are often idea and energy rich but time and cash poor, at least in the early stages. It is during these early stages that the founding team begin to understand most about their customers, the problem they’re trying to solve and the solution they’re proposing. These moments offer the most insight into the real world of Entrepreneurship.

You understand the how the right interns can help take your business to the next level without having to hire sales specialists and marketing experts but you have a few questions…

How can I find and attract the best interns?
How can I pass over my knowledge when I have to concentrate on sales and growing the business?
How can I train them efficiently without a structured onboarding program?

Year Abroad or Placement Year student?

We believe that the real value of the modern day internship experience lies in the practical skills and exposure the intern receives, not just having a brand name of the CV. Your placement year, be that abroad or in the UK is incredibly important in differentiating yourself in a tough job market. By adding to your employability before you even leave university will give you a great grounding to land that all important grad job!

You understand the importance of getting a good internship, but why a startup?

Level of responsibility
Target language exposure (Year Abroad)
Practical skills

Why should I use theInterna? Hopefully the below will help

theInterna lies in the intersection between Education and Entrepreneurship.

We work with placement year students across all subjects to help them find the perfect placement. Our main differentiator though is that we focus solely on working with startups internationally meaning that our candidates not only build their entrepreneurial skills but also cultural. We consistently see graduate employers interested in entrepreneurial and international work experience, there is no coincidence therefore that theInterna focusses on offering exactly the opportunity to do that. Not only this, all candidates that secure an internship through theInterna are automatically enrolled onto our pre-internship course which introduces you to core concepts of modern-day entrepreneurship: Startup Strategy, Sales & Business Development and Digital Marketing. The training gives you the key skills to help you hit the ground running and gives you the opportunity to be working on your receiving organisation’s biggest challenges weeks before you even arrive.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Don’t just take our word for it – listen to our customers

“Our interns are an integral part of our business. Their ambition and ideas have continue to help us scale BizPlace. Having English interns based in Rome gives us a truly international team. Thank you theInterna! ”

Federico Palmieri

CEO, BizPlace | Forbes U30 Italia

“The quality of the service offered by theInterna is impeccable. A great idea which works for all parties and is not a high cost for company hosting the intern.”

Alessandro Roncaglia

CEO, Teplaco

“Searching for a placement can be a fairly daunting placement, theInterna fully understands this and the team went out of their way to find a great opportunity in a short space of time. They are incredibly efficient and attentive. Thank you!”

Luisa Flatau

Durham University, Modern Languages

“theInterna offer guidance and support from beginning to end and could not have been more helpful. They checked in regularly to ensure everything was going smoothly and simplified the whole process. Absolutely recommend”

Mathilde Humprhey

Durham University, Italian & Spanish

“The team are helpful and on hand to answer questions very quickly. They put you in touch with companies quickly and efficiently and help to make the process as seamless as possible.”

Imogen Williams

Exeter University, French & Italian

“Having had my previous work placement in Italy cancel on me last minute, I turned to theInterna during a desperate time, seeking new opportunity in my dream city, Milan. The team found me and exciting internship with a Social Media and Marketing company in Milan without a fee!”

Lucia-Rose Durham

Cardiff University, Italian & Spanish

"theInterna have been absolutely invaluable in the search for an internship in Italy. After months of searching for jobs, they streamlined the whole process and communicated with the startups themselves to find the best possible fit for me."

Fergus Linzee Gordon

Durham University, Italian & Spanish

"The process was very efficient with quick responses, not to mention the great support throughout.It's a great service that I would recommendto anyone looking for a placement year in Europe - a free service which I couldn't recommend more"

Laura Baker

Durham University, French & Italian

"With theInterna I found the right intern for my audiovisual production company. The team guided me in all phases, from research to hiring. Also helping me with the language during the call and the journey with the student. An investment I would make again with my eyes closed!"

Antonio Barbera

CEO, OwnIdea Studio

"Finding a suitable placement on your Year Abroad can be very challenging. theInterna tackles this problem head-on, matching aspiring students with driven companies offering internships relevant to their chosen career path."

Harry Maxwell

Bristol University, French & Italian

"The team at theInterna provided crucial support, connecting me with an innovative and exciting startup in Italy. They were remarkably attentive and communicated quickly and efficiently, always taking my interests into account. I cannot thank the team enough!"

William Hietzel

Durham University, Italian & German

"theInterna has been very helpful in offering me guidance and support throughout my international placement search journey. They offer you a variety of opportunities which are adequately matched to your skills, helping you to kick start your career. The help on offer has been exceptional and I would recommend this to anyone seeking a work experience abroad. "

Maciej Woyton

Aston University, Business & Management