Ohio Export Internship

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Logan Dusseau, University of Akron International Business major at the graduation ceremony

Logan Dusseau – University of Akron International Business major at the graduation ceremony for the Spring/ Summer 2019 cohort at the State Capitol in Columbus, Ohio.

Rachael Gilmore, University of Akron International Business major receiving her completion certificate during the graduation ceremony for the Spring/ Summer 2022 cohort

Rachael Gilmore – University of Akron International Business major receiving her completion certificate during the graduation ceremony for the Spring/ Summer 2022 cohort (pictured with Jim Tressel – President Youngstown State University and Dr. Mahesh Srinivasan – Professor and Director, Institute for Global Business, The University of Akron).

Ohio Export Internship

The Ohio Export Internship Program (OEIP) offers students the unique opportunity to learn international trade skills in conjunction with a hands on internship experience.

The Program

  • Specialized export class during spring semester held at YSU's Williamson College of Business
  • Hands-on experience working with senior executives at dynamic Ohio companies
  • Acquire in-depth knowledge about new market opportunities
  • Paid compensation and class credit for internship experience
  • Access to faculty and government experts
  • Specialized export class during Spring Semester

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Interest in exporting and international business
  • Detailed organization and planning skills
  • Commitment to working with a company full time over the summer
  • Graduation date later than summer 2025
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA
  • For questions contact Mousa Kassis at mhkassis@ysu.edu

Increase your marketability to recruiters with real experience in exporting

The Ohio Export Internship Program (OEIP) is offered by The Institute for Global Business in partnership with the Ohio Development Services Agency. The OEIP combines a Spring Semester export-focused course with a paid summer internship centered on expanding a company’s international market. The opportunity provides a way for undergraduate students to obtain real global business experience right here in Ohio.

More information can be found on the program flyer.

To apply use this link.

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