--- title: 8billionideas - The Internship description: The Internship is a ready-made programme to equip your students with transferable skills. Organise an upgraded alternative to work experience with a single solution and avoid coordinating with dozens of employers.  --- [![8billionideas logo](https://page.8billionideas.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/8billionideas_April2022/images/logo.svg "8billionideas logo")](https://www.8billionideas.com/) - [About Us](https://www.8billionideas.com/about) - [What we do](https://www.8billionideas.com/product) - [Blog](https://journal.8billionideas.com/) - [Perform Better](https://page.8billionideas.com/perform-better-2023) - [About Us](https://www.8billionideas.com/about) - [What we do](https://www.8billionideas.com/product) - [Blog](https://journal.8billionideas.com/) - [Perform Better](https://page.8billionideas.com/perform-better-2023) ### WORK EXPERIENCE ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUR STUDENTS | 1–5 DAYS   **Solve work experience for all your students in hours** **Award-winning solution to meet the Gatsby benchmarks** The Internship is a  work simulation that gives your students real transferable skills. **For one student or for hundreds.** Ages 14–18.  ✅ Save time and reduce per-student costs ✅ Minimise admin with easy health and safety checks ✅ Reduce the need to coordinate with dozens of employers [![CTA-Sep-04-2023-11-15-15-3492-AM](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CTA-Sep-04-2023-11-15-15-3492-AM.png?width=175&height=53&name=CTA-Sep-04-2023-11-15-15-3492-AM.png "CTA-Sep-04-2023-11-15-15-3492-AM")](https://page.8billionideas.com/the-8bill-internship?hsLang=en#how-it-works) ###### 🏆 Awarded Sixth Form Colleges Association’s Enterprise and Employability Award 8billionideas’ programme The Internship has been awarded *Sixth Form Colleges Association’s Enterprise and Employability Award*, recognising its innovative way of offering valuable experience to hundreds of students.   ![site_logo_alt](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/site_logo_alt.png?width=178&height=50&name=site_logo_alt.png "site_logo_alt") ###### Created by 8billionideas – a trusted partner to 100+ schools worldwide ![esher-Icon-png 1](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/esher-Icon-png%201.png?width=80&height=80&name=esher-Icon-png%201.png "esher-Icon-png 1") ![image (7)](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(7).png?width=150&height=40&name=image%20(7).png "image (7)") ![Internship logo_4](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Internship%20logo_4.png?width=134&height=50&name=Internship%20logo_4.png "Internship logo_4") ![Internship_logo_1](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Internship_logo_1.png?width=122&height=50&name=Internship_logo_1.png "Internship_logo_1") ![godalming300x300](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/godalming300x300.png?width=100&height=100&name=godalming300x300.png "godalming300x300") ![nord-anglia-education-vector-logo](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/nord-anglia-education-vector-logo.png?width=162&height=90&name=nord-anglia-education-vector-logo.png "nord-anglia-education-vector-logo") ![GEMS-Wellington-Silicon-Oasis-World-class-British-curriculum-school](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GEMS-Wellington-Silicon-Oasis-World-class-British-curriculum-school.png?width=210&height=50&name=GEMS-Wellington-Silicon-Oasis-World-class-British-curriculum-school.png "GEMS-Wellington-Silicon-Oasis-World-class-British-curriculum-school") ![download (1)](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(1).jpeg?width=104&height=50&name=download%20(1).jpeg "download (1)") ![Surbitonhighschool](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Surbitonhighschool.jpeg?width=51&height=50&name=Surbitonhighschool.jpeg "Surbitonhighschool") ![The internship logo_5](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20internship%20logo_5.png?width=238&height=50&name=The%20internship%20logo_5.png "The internship logo_5") ![Internship_logo_3](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Internship_logo_3.png?width=172&height=50&name=Internship_logo_3.png "Internship_logo_3") ![Internship logo_3](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Internship%20logo_3.png?width=192&height=50&name=Internship%20logo_3.png "Internship logo_3") ### Simulated work experience – real-life skills The Internship is a simulated work experience alternative for *all* types of students. Via interactive videos and worksheets, they practice working at a fictional agency, using their laptops or tablets. Have it be virtual, hybrid (in-person + virtual) or on-demand video. ![Frame 74441](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2074441.png?width=250&height=248&name=Frame%2074441.png "Frame 74441") ### Provide access to all students The programme is accessible to a wide range of students. Both those needing extra motivation, or those looking to boost UCAS applications. ![Frame 7411440](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%207411440.png?width=250&height=263&name=Frame%207411440.png "Frame 7411440") ### Achieve the Gatsby benchmarks The Internship helps your school achieve the Gatsby benchmarks. Over a few days, it equips pupils with the experience they need to enter the world of work. ![Frame 74439](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%2074439.png?width=250&height=261&name=Frame%2074439.png "Frame 74439") ### Reduce costs and admin Workplace safety checks can cost over £50 per student. The Internship is often a more affordable option. Plus, you'll save time with our minimal admin and DBS-checked staff. ### How is The Internship different from regular work experience? The Internship is a modern alternative to work experience. Students engage in a work experience simulation, working at a fictional events agency. Choose a 3–5-day programme, and let your students explore four departments – Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product. Choose to run the programme live virtually, hybrid (in-person in your school + virtual), or via on-demand video. Achieve Gatsby benchmarks – just like with traditional work experience 👇 ![Gatsby 1 (6)](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gatsby%201%20(6).png?width=700&height=700&name=Gatsby%201%20(6).png "Gatsby 1 (6)") ### How to implement The Internship Many students can't sit in front of a screen for five hours per day. We know this. That's why The Internship can be run virtual, hybrid, or on-demand video via laptops. Here's how you can implement it: 1️⃣ Run it for *all* of your students as a work experience alternative. 2️⃣ Offer it as a parent-paid programme to your parent-body.    3️⃣ Book it for a limited cohort of students.     ### Who is The Internship for? The Internship suits students who lack the '*umph*' and need extra motivation. But it also fits those looking to enhance their UCAS applications. In either case, they will learn broad skills that apply to any career. Be it mechanics, marketers, or medical doctors. ### Students who haven't found work experience Maybe they lack the connections. Maybe they haven't had any luck knocking on doors. Or maybe there just wasn't time. In either case, The Internship is for them. ### Students who need extra motivation We firmly believe that *all *students have an amazing imagination. But sometimes, it may take a new experience to channel that energy. This is where The Internship shines. ### Students who live in rural or remote areas Not all students live close to places of work. In those instances, travelling or finding a temporary place to stay may be tricky. In those instances, The Internship fits perfectly. ### Hear what the students had to say We're confident your students will love The Internship – but don't take our word for it. Hear what previous participants had to say 👇 ### Save time with easy safeguarding and minimal paperwork The Internship isn't a traditional work experience placement, but a programme to let your students practice the real skills they'll need for the modern workplace. Given that, there is no need for health and safety checks or risk assessments. Instead, rest assured that all our staff are DBS checked and your data is protected in accordance with GDPR/DPA. ![Frame 744347](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%20744347.png?width=2000&height=2000&name=Frame%20744347.png "Frame 744347") ![asdasda](https://page.8billionideas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/asdasda.png?width=1564&height=1564&name=asdasda.png "asdasda") 'The Internship is a brilliant opportunity. Not only to get a meaningful work experience, to hit those Gatsby Benchmarks, and also to hit the numbers in college.' ### Cat Jayne Elmes Work Experience and Alumni Coordinator at Esher Sixth Form College [READ THE CASE STUDY HERE](https://journal.8billionideas.com/the-internship-case-study?hsLang=en) ### Pricing Choose between 3 different delivery options to find one that suits your school. ### In-person (live) ### ❌ FULLY BOOKED UNTIL AUTUMN 2024 In-person workshops and project-based activities right in your classroom. Mode: In-person Suitable for: 50+ students --- ✅ Portfolio ✅ Minimal admin ✅ Certificate of completion ✅ Student collaboration ✅ Live Q&A with employees Request a quote ### On-demand (video) ### ✅ SLOTS AVAILABLE  Self-paced video modules and activity sheets. Can be school- or parent-paid. Mode: On-demand video Suitable for: 1–1,000+ students --- ✅ Portfolio ✅ Minimal admin ✅ Certificate of completion ❌ Student collaboration ❌ Live Q&A with employees £49 / student ### Hybrid / virtual (live) ### ❌ FULLY BOOKED UNTIL AUTUMN 2024 Combines the flexibility of virtual and in-person learning. Can also be fully virtual. 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