Micro Internship Programme

Earning Criteria:

• Earner has demonstrated they are a resilient and thriving individual by seeking and undertaking a voluntary micro internship relating to an area of work they are interested in exploring and developing further skills in. They have developed their learning and transferable employability skills, been alert to new experiences and opportunities, and recognised the power of learning and curiosity through life.

• Earner has demonstrated they are a critical and creative learner, showing creativity and enterprise to make new connections and address the project brief. They have reflected on their internship journey to appreciate the new skills, knowledge and confidence gained and can draw on this experience in future endeavours.

• Earner has taken responsibility to develop themselves as a global and sustainable citizen. They have collaborated within new communities, engaged in different cultural perspectives and worldviews, and developed themselves as an informed, responsible, and active citizen in the working world.

• Earner has demonstrated that they are a competent and confident professional by putting forward their ideas with confidence, communicating and presenting information clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences. Drawing on core organisational skills such as time management and multi tasking as part of a team, they have demonstrated self-motivation and working autonomously while paying attention to the project requirements.

About this activity:

• Level: Intermediate
• Availability: Only available to students, members, or employees
• Cost: Free
• Duration: Days
• Location: In-person

Standards:

Cities of Learning Badging Standard - Demonstrate Layer

This badge has been mapped to the Demonstrate Layer of the Cities of Learning Badging Standard. The earner has demonstrated they can apply knowledge with real world context and has gained experience, consistently and applied feedback they have received in order to develop.

https://www.thersa.org/cities-of-learning/badging-standards