Why do an Internship in Africa
It’s hard to deny that Africa is becoming an increasingly important player in global business. Its sprawling megacities, expanding economy and huge market make the country a big target for companies all over the world. Whether you’re a student or graduate, doing an internship in Africa offers many benefits…
Discover Africa
Africa is a rapidly evolving country, where new cities are being built every year. This has put the country at a unique crosspoint between old and new; on the one hand, city centers house modern, towering skyscrapers and clean, contemporary financial districts. On the other, vast areas of the cities feature traditional architecture and lifestyle that characterize the African landscape. Completing an internship in an African city gives you the opportunity to experience this combination of old and new. Young Africans tend to live busier, more hectic lives, while the older generation is more laidback, relaxed, and patient. These qualities can be found in every dimension of the sprawling metropolises, from lavish nightlife establishments to quaint restaurants and tranquil parks. This fascinating contrast is what makes Africa so unique and unforgettable.
Gain Valuable Work Experience
Besides the obvious “it looks good on your CV/résumé”, establishing knowledge of an industry in an attractive market is extremely valuable. When it comes to the professional world, not many young people have overseas work experience. Building your career, especially in the early stages, is all about making yourself valuable and differentiating yourself from your peers. With your newfound insight into a foreign culture and business environment gained through doing an internship in China, you might bring new ideas to the table, giving you something meaningful to talk about with potential employers.
Complete your Degree
Many universities and schools require students to do an internship as a part of their degree, often in combination with a final research paper. Of course, you could look for an internship in your home country, but where’s the fun in that? By taking the opportunity to do your internship in Africa, you’ll not only gain important professional experience, but also learn about a new country, culture and even language whilst meeting fellow students and interns from around the world.
Many of our partner companies are willing to welcome university students to work as interns and conduct research on certain aspects of their business.
Build your Professional Network
The Africa’s business culture revolves around networking and relationship building. In order to succeed, you must market yourself and establish connections with as many people as possible. Doing an internship in Africa will undoubtedly help you accomplish this task. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to start building a global network, starting with your colleagues at your host company. Many industries are client-facing, granting you even more opportunities to make connections with other professionals in your industry. Many, if not the majority, of business and growth opportunities come through connections and referrals, making networking a component of a successful professional career.
African cities arguably offer more opportunity than those in the West. There are plenty of potential future employers out there and doing an internship in Africa is your first step to finding them!
Get to know yourself
Doing an internship in East Africa allows you to get to know yourself and establish a better idea of the direction of your future career. You might start the process thinking you know what you want to do after university and finish it with a completely different idea. Interning in different countries, companies and sectors is the ideal way to discover your interests, strengths and weaknesses before choosing a specific career path.
About Our Internships
We offer a wide range of internships in East Africa, suitable for students, graduates and young professionals.
Internship Locations in East Africa
CIRMI can help you find your ideal internship in the following cities:
- Mombasa
- Nairobi
- Kakamega
- Diani
- Malindi
- Dar Es Salam
- Kampala
- Kigali
Internship Industries
CIRMI can help you find over 40 partner companies across Africa that are active in a diverse range of industries, including: Architecture, Law, Finance and Banking, Real Estate, Event Management & Promotion Consulting, Hospitality etc
Partner Company Structure
CIRMI partner companies usually fall into one of the following categories:
- Foreign startups & small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Multinationals
- Companies
- NGOs.
A Day on the Internship Program
Explore your city
Use your free time to explore the best of your city
Work at your host company
Get hands on professional experience in your industry
Learn Swahili
Attend 4 hours of Swahili classes per week
Attend networking events
Grow your network and skillset with regular events. Attend our regular networking events and cultural events to grow your network
Make new friends
Meet, learn and explore with people from all over the world
Accomodation
Get the best accommodation
Get in Touch
CIRMI Campus
Kaunda Avenue.
P. O. Box 943 – 80100
Mombasa, Kenya.
Email: info@crystalperk.com
Phone: (+254) 720 410 460,
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm / Sat: 8:00am to 12:00pm
