Puentes Abroad coordinates internship programs for international students with all types of academic backgrounds and Spanish levels.

The focus of each program is on the professional experience itself; it includes professional development sessions and close oversight by Puentes. The in-person programs also include housing, cultural activities, and excursions.

There is no cost for the companies/organizations, as the internships are unpaid. In several cases, participants receive scholarships from their universities to participate in our programs.

  • Modality: in-person and remote

  • Timing: full-time and part-time

  • Duration: 2 to 4 months

  • Requirements: provide meaningful, project-based work and mentorship to the intern

  • No cost (unpaid internships)

  • Logistics coordinated by Puentes

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    Our program participants come from top international universities, such as Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA, Cornell University, and more.

     
    “Puentes is by far the most impressive intern program company I have come across. The interns all rave about their amazing experience and we have excellent results from working with them. The students are filtered carefully and matched with organisations they are very suitable for. They fully engage with the different companies they work for and are closely monitored by Puentes throughout their time in Argentina. While I really enjoy hosting interns at our office location, the remote program was an amazing experience for everyone involved. I have been partnering with Puentes for five consecutive years and look forward to a fruitful future relationship.”
    — Orla Treacy, Director, Accelerate
     

    Examples of possible intern roles (in-person or remote)

    The following are types of projects that have been successful for past interns:

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    Business Development

    • Research new client leads, conduct personalized outreach to leads, and help to create proposals for potential clients.

    • Conduct a market analysis for the company's expansion to a new country or market.

    Communications & Media

    • Develop and implement the social media plan for one of the company's key products or services

    • Craft communication materials and identify contacts for outreach to key stakeholders.

    Coordination & Service

    • Plan and coordinate a new social program to increase the organization's impact.

    • Develop a customer loyalty program and do outreach to potential partners that would provide value to the customers.

    Fundraising

    • Research and identify possible grants available from international funding sources.

    • Prepare and write grant proposals in collaboration with the organization’s program directors.

    Marketing & Writing

    • Develop the strategy and content for a marketing campaign, implement the campaign, and measure its success based on key indicators.

    • Conceptualize and create blog posts and website content to help increase awareness of the company's brand.

    Research & Analysis

    • Research best practices in the market and prepare a report with recommendations for how to improve the product or program.

    • Analyze product or program data, organize learnings, and create dashboards and graphics to show results and findings.

    Puentes candidates come from all types of academic backgrounds and majors:

     
     

    We partner with companies and organizations based in the following cities:

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    Buenos Aires, Argentina

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    Mendoza, Argentina

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    Montevideo, Uruguay

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    Internship Oversight

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    Cultural Activities*

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    Professional Development

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    Day Trips*

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    “Puentes Presenta” Seminars

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    Housing*

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    City Tour*

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    Airport Pick Up + Orientation + 24/7 Support*

    *Only included in our in-person programs.

     
    “The students Puentes works with are smart, agile, and professional. Besides offering these students a glimpse into the professional world you will be surprised by how much they can contribute to your organization.”
    — Alex Busse, Principal, NXTP Ventures
    “I had a wonderful experience with Puentes and the interns they assigned us. The interns were enthusiastic, self-starting problem solvers who made a tangible impact on our business, and the Puentes staff were incredibly helpful with their check-ins and guidance. I highly recommend the Puentes internship experience to any business.”
    — Sean Quinn, Founder, Onsen Education

    1. screening meeting

    To discuss the internship program, expectations, and possible intern roles within your place of work.

    2. INTERNSHIP site PROFILE

    You’ll complete our Internship Description Form, which outlines potential projects, roles, and areas of work for interns in your office.

    3. profile Publication in the puentes portfolio

    So that candidates can learn about internship sites that are most of interest to them.

    4. review of application materials

    After Puentes completes a pre-selection, we send you the candidates’ CVs, statements of interest, and/or letters of recommendation.

    5. interviews with candidates

    You’ll have an interview with potential candidates and fill out a feedback form to us, so that we can follow-up with offers.

    6. CONFIRMAtION + INTERNSHIP WORK AGREEMENT

    When a match is made, you’ll complete the Internship Work Agreement along with the intern to outline the project work plan.

    • Complete an Internship Work Agreement outlining the project work prior to the program start date.

    • Assign meaningful work with specific directions and expectations for the intern.

    • Schedule a regular check-in meeting (at least once a week) to offer feedback and review project progress, questions, and upcoming tasks.

    • Participate in an initial meeting, mid-internship and closing meeting with the intern and designated Puentes mentor during the internship.

    • Communicate any questions or concerns about the internship to the Puentes mentor.

    • Complete a brief survey at the end of the program.

    • Perform assigned projects and tasks to their best ability and in accordance with the supervisor’s indications and expectations.

    • Be dependable, communicative, work effectively, meet deadlines, and have a positive attitude.

    • Approach internship work with a willingness to learn and tackle new experiences with an open mind and optimistic enthusiasm.

    • Participate in the professional development sessions coordinated by Puentes.

    • Use their own laptop to be able to carry out internship work.

    We coordinate the following oversight meetings with the supervisor, the intern and Puentes Mentor:

    • Initial meeting to reconfirm internship expectations and project goals.

    • Mid-internship meeting to communicate challenges and successes, and look ahead objectives for the second half of the experience.

    • Closing meeting to reflect on the experience and learnings. 

    Puentes is always available to chat about any issues, miscommunications, or, of course, good news that may arise during the program.

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    “I can’t put into words how happy I was with the intern that Puentes Abroad connected us with. Our intern was extremely talented and always had a can-do attitude. She was faced with some very hard tasks and projects that she was able to handle them with minimal supervision. As an employer, you can’t ask for much more. And as a Mentor, you can’t ask for a better pupil. On top of all this, the Puentes team was there for us all the time. The communication between us was first class! I look forward to working with Puentes for a long time!”
    — Anish Merchant, CEO, Merchant GMAT
     
     

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    + How old are the interns, in general?

    Puentes interns are typically between 18 and 24 years old.

    + Do the interns speak Spanish?

    It is not a requirement for interns to speak Spanish in order for them to apply to our program. However, the majority of participants speak intermediate/advanced Spanish.

    + Will interns use their own laptop?

    Yes! Each participant uses their own laptop. If the intern needs to use a particular program for their project work, the organization will have to provide them with it.

    + Do the in-person interns have their own insurance?

    Yes, we require every in-person intern to have their own insurance in order to join the program.

     
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