Welcome to WOOP Internship Program
This internship program, offers the potentials of BPGC(W), including current/regular students and Alumni, exchanging an incomparable title “WOOP (We Own Our Potentials) Internship Program”.
We believe that a diverse internship opportunity should be provided from alma mater to alumni and the current students. An internship plays an important role in a University degree as it bridges theoretical knowledge with practical skills that are needed in one’s professional life. The Department of Student Affairs has developed a comprehensive internship program to facilitate students in preparing for and applying for internships that meet their career goals and field of interest.
The aim of the internship program is to provide the student (future professional) with a comprehensive practical experience in a setting where learning is the primary objective of the experience to this end, the basic purpose of the internship are:
For the Student:
to complete her professional preparation program in a controlled and supervised field experience.
For the College:
to sponsor and guide the students and to interpret the experience while the student applies theoretical knowledge to practice.
Important things to remember:
- The internship credit hour does not mean the course credit hour and they would not include in the final degree.
- The internees are not considered as employee of the College.
- In case of leave/absence, internee must report to the respective Coordinator, Incharge Student Affairs, Vice Principal and Principal.
- No leave is allowed.
Objectives
- Bridge theoretical knowledge with practical skills
- To gain work experience before graduation
- Networking with potential supervisors
- Provides opportunity to start experiencing and understanding the work place
- Meets career goals and field of interest
- Develops professional and practical kills
Stipends
Only unpaid internships are being offered at initial stage.
Benefits to the Students
- Hands-on experience
- Real-world decision making
- Develop and improve skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, leadership and teamwork
- Build connections with professionals
- Build a strong professional portfolio
- Increase employment prospects
- Ethical conduct and social responsibility
Benefits to the Students
- Extra set of hands
- Mentorship opportunities
- Fresh perspectives to enhance social strategy
- Help with projects and tasks
- Cost free labor
WOOP In-House Internship Program is all about?
The Office of Student Affairs strongly recommends students to take up full-time internships during their summer break, or part-time internships during the semester (if their schedule allows for the same). Incharge Student Affairs will actively facilitate students in acquiring internship opportunities.
Students can work as an intern for a variety of organizations and institutions in diverse sectors. There would be different types of internships that they can apply for;
- In-House Internships (BPGCW)
- Paid vs Unpaid Internships
- Part-time vs full time internships
- Professional internships – working with organizations in the corporate sector
- Paid vs Unpaid Internships
- Part-time vs full time internships
- Social Internships ¬¬– working with organizations focusing on community welfare and social development; this can include volunteer work as well
- Paid vs Unpaid Internships
- Part-time vs full time internships
- International internships – Students may get opportunities to work with an organization outside Pakistan
- Paid vs Unpaid Internships
- Part-time vs full time internships
Phase 1 : Unpaid
- Spring, Fall
- Current Students: Duration
- Minimum 8 weeks
- Maximum16 weeks
- (5 cr.hrs. per week in each case)
- Alumni: Duration
- Minimum 8 weeks
- Maximum16 weeks
- (24 cr.hrs. per week in each case)
- Certificates, WOOP Award
