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InternshIp DescrIptIon

Department/ Company Area/ Field of Training:

Web Development

Trainee’s Title: Web Developer Intern

Intern Main Tasks/Responsibilities:

• As a Web Developer Intern at Box.net you will be exposed to cutting-edge web technologies.

• Work closely with PHP and SQL on the backend, and Javascript, XHTML, and CSS on the front end.

• Interact closely with other developers, product design, and marketing to engineer the best product.

Key Objectives of Training:

• Improve Fundamental Techniques• Develop New Skills and Learn more tools

Tasks/Activities Associated with Training:

• Development assignments• Shadowing senior developers• Attending client meetings• Attending design and strategy meetings• Regular review sessions, etc.

Other Relevant Details:

Our development team is still small (less than 25 developers), moves quickly, and is full of A-level engineers from academic institutions like Berkeley, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and Duke to companies like Google, LinkedIn, Hi5, and eBay.

ApplIcAnt requIrements

Academic Background Professional/Practical Experience:

• Pursuing a 4-year degree or Master’s in progress from a top-notch Computer Science or comparable program.

Skills/Knowledge/Language Proficiencies:

• Competent in speaking, reading, and writing English

• Some experience programming with LAMP• Passion for Web Technology

Box.net

Number of Positions: 2-3

Length of Training: 6 months – 1 year

Location(s): Palo Alto, California

Compensation:$15 - $25Commensurate w/experience

Ideal Start Date: June 2011

compAny InformAtIon

Box.net provides cloud content management for more than four million users and companies, ranging from small businesses to major corporations. As an open platform, Box can be integrated with other business applications (such as Sales-force, Google Apps, and NetSuite), allowing users a simple way to access, manage, and share their content both within their organization and beyond.

Customers include the Oprah Winfrey Network, Procter & Gamble, Six Flags, and Volvo. Box.net is ranked #152 on the 2010 Inc. 500 list.

OPEN POSITION

HOST COMPANY DETAILS INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Name of Company International Electronic Machines Corporation

www.iem.net

Number of Positions

3

Company Industry Electronics Length of Training

12 to 18 months

Location(s) Troy, New York 12180 Internship Location

Troy, NY 12180

Number of Employees

Annual Volume

23

$5M

Compensation $12-$14/hour depending on experience

Year Founded 1988 Ideal Start Date ASAP

Company Activities

Electronics firm specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of instrumentation and imaging systems

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Department/Company Area/ Field of Training

Software Engineering Department

Intern/Trainee’s Title Embedded Systems Engineer

Intern Main Tasks / Responsibilities

Hands-on Embedded Design and Implementation. Involves embedded programming and system integration of new vision and sensor systems using single board computers and discrete hardware component.

Key Objectives of Training

IEM offers a dynamic atmosphere that would provide a broad range of training opportunities depending on the candidate’s interest. Major training objective would concern utilization of programming skills in a hands on environment.

Tasks/Activities Associated with Training

Programming; Hardware Design; Analog Circuit Interfacing; Schematic Capture and Board Layout

HOST COMPANY PREFERENCE AND REQUIREMENTS OF TRAINEE CANDIDATE

Academic Background/ Professional / Practical Experience

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; Two years related work or equivalent internship experience demonstrated by completed embedded projects mandatory.

Skills / Knowledge/ Language Proficiencies

REQUIRED:

Must be fluent in English

Quick learner, highly motivated, self-starter, and eager to learn

Excellent Programming Skills (i.e. C/C++, VB, etc. under Windows .Net framework all required)

Hands on experience with embedded software coding and debugging.

Hands on digital system, single board computers and sensor integration experience

http://www.iem.net/

OPEN POSITION

DESIRED:

Simple hardware design: microcontrollers, analog circuits interfacing, schematic capture and board layout

Familiar with basic Software Engineering design principles

Linux or embedded Linux, MATLAB and Labview working experience

Embedded image processing: camera interface, machine vision systems, basic image processing algorithms working experience

Able to work in all environments: individual contributor or team, on-site, outside doing installations, etc.

Excellent record keeping and documentation keeping skills: specification creation, test output documentation, design documentation, final reports, block diagrams, simple schematics, etc.

Bachelor’s of 4-year college with embedded hardware experience, or equivalent

Two+ years related work or equivalent internship/coop experience demonstrated by completed embedded projects.

Other Relevant Details IEM is an electronics firm specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of instrumentation and imaging systems. We specialize in embedded systems development ranging from custom sensors, to development of leading edge imaging products such as digital cameras.



inSegment

Number of Positions: 1

Length of Training: 12-18 months

Location(s): Needham, MA

Compensation:About $1,000 /month commensurate w/experienceHousing provided nearby

Ideal Start Date: Immediately

Website: www.insegment.com

Company information

inSegment is a multi-layer digital marketing firm that combines creative output with no-nonsense success metrics. We provide our clients with full service marketing solutions, not just pretty pictures. Small intimate office with a number of project managers who manage various client portfolios-designing and building.

Our internships promote intelligent, quick and independent thinking by putting candidates into the position of full employee.

Clients include: Sophos, Taurus Holdings, New York Life, Proxy Networks

internShip DeSCription


Graphic Design/Web Design/ Website Programming

Trainee’s Title: Quality Assurance Intern


The Quality Assurance Intern will be required to monitor and test in Segment development projects for bugs and usability issues. This will include websites, databases, software, and applications.

You will be expected to find and offer corrections within the language. Therefore you must be knowledgeable in coding and software and website development.


• Improve fundamental techniques• Develop new skills and learn more tools• Better understand the demands of the business

world and how they differ from natural design tendencies and techniques taught in the classroom


• Development assignments, shadowing senior developers, attending client meetings, attending design and strategy meetings, regular review sessions, etc.

• Reviewing software and website for coding errors and mistakes and for functionality problems, usability problems; writing reports about findings.

appliCant requirementS


A background in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering


Ability to think critically and logically, strong software development industry background. Problem solver with a positive attitude and ability to interact with the rest of the development team.



inSegment

Number of Positions: 2+






Company information



internShip DeSCription


Graphic Design/Web Design/ Website Programming

Trainee’s Title: Web Designer


Helping development department with website development efforts: Photoshop/Illustration, page development, splash pages, mockup, PowerPoint presentations, iPhone apps/games, etc.


• Improve fundamental techniques

• Develop new skills and learn more tools

• Better understand the demands of the business world and how they differ from natural design tendencies and techniques taught in the classroom


Design assignments, shadowing senior designers, attending client meetings, attending design and strategy meetings, regular review sessions, etc.

appliCant requirementS


Degree in Web/Graphic Design or in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering


Mandatory: Adobe Photoshop (Moderate to Expert) Adobe Illustrator (Moderate to Expert)

Desired: Adobe InDesign (Any level)

Portfolio of past work related to web design is required as part of application package submitted.





Graphic Design/Web Design/Website Programming

Trainee’s Title: Web Developer


The Web Development Intern will be required to implement development requests. They must be able to program well, especially for the web. This requires knowledge of Internet based computer languages. You will be building (according to your ability) everything from websites to databases to software to iPhone apps. This is a 40 hr. per week position.


• Improve fundamental techniques

• Develop new skills and learn more tools

• Better understand the demands of the business world and how they differ from natural design tendencies and techniques taught in the classroom


Development assignments, shadowing senior developers, attending client meetings, attending design and strategy meetings, regular review sessions, etc.



Education and/or background in computer engineering, computer science, and/or software engineering


Required:

• 3+ years experience in overall web development using Java and/or PHP

• Experience with PHP 4 or 5• MySQL, HTML, Javascript

Preferred:

• Ajax, JQuery knowledge• MVC framework (Zend or others) • HTML 4/5, XML, CSS, Wordpress

Insegment

Number of Positions: 2+






compAny InformAtIon







Technical Project Management

Trainee’s Title: Project Management Trainee

Intern Main Tasks/Responsibilities:• Work with project managers, designers, and technical team

members to create high quality websites and web training courses.

• Assist in creating and managing project timelines, status reports, proposals, edit lists, and other project management documentation.

• Analyze informational and functional needs of clients’ web audience.

• Assist in defining site architecture and navigation of websites and courses and provide guidance to designers, developers, and programmers throughout the building process.

• Assist in creating sitemaps, wire frames, design compositions, mock-ups, process maps, features list and other items that will describe the intended user experience.

• Test websites, applications, and e-learning courses.

Key Objectives of Training:• Depending on the qualifications of the Trainee, training

will focus on the development of the Trainee in regards to project and account management on a technical basis.

Methods of Training:• Shadowing, on-the-job training, department meetings, and

training materials.

Other Relevant Details/Additional Materials for Submission:Our interns have a great personal and professional experience. An essential part of teams working on high profile engagements with project managers, web programmers, and interactive de-signers, our interns receive individualized mentoring and training by our company leaders and staff. We also have social gather-ings, sporting events, and a friendly atmosphere to make interns feel welcome and appreciated.


Academic Background Professional/Practical Experience:• Great communication skills (writing, speaking, and

reading)• Organized; Detail-oriented• Outgoing personality• Strong understanding of computers and the web• Master’s coursework in progress or completed, or 2-3

years of pertinent experience along with a Bachelor’s degree

Skills/Knowledge/Language Proficiencies:• Candidates should have great English writing and

speaking skills

meDIA GenesIs


Length of Training: 18 months

Location(s):Troy, Michigan (metropolitan Detroit area)

Compensation:

• Months 1-6: $550/month• Months 7-9: $850/month• Months 10-18: $1,000/month

Housing, shared vehicle, and cell phone are provided.

Ideal Start Date: July 2011

compAny InformAtIon

As a leading Internet Services firm based in Troy, Michigan, Media Genesis services over 300 companies and nonprofit organizations. Our in-house team provides a wide range of ser-vices including web design & development, e-learning, search engine optimization, application development, intranet, social networking, and content management systems.

We provide web development and related services for some of the largest companies in the world (Chrysler, General Motors, Disney, Kmart, Kia, and many others). We have a progressive work attitude and provide hands on experience. Interns are often exposed to many real projects and develop new skills as part of their internship.





Web Programming and Development

Trainee’s Title: WordPress/Drupal Developer Trainee

Intern Main Tasks/Responsibilities:• Work with programming team to develop and support

web applications.• Write code and design applications as part of a larger

project.• Create application prototypes and architecture. • Produce, test, implement, and maintain applications.• Work with project managers to gather requirements and

conceptualize architecture for web applications. • Assist in maintaining project documentation.

Key Objectives of Training:• Participate in on-going projects with a high level of

responsibility. • Improve English communication skills, including

speaking, writing, and presenting. • Develop goals to accomplish during the training. • Prepare and make presentations to the company about

trainee’s background, projects, and accomplishments during training.

Other Relevant Details/Additional Materials for Submission:Our interns have a great personal and professional experience. An essential part of teams working on high profile engagements with project managers, web programmers, and interactive designers, our interns receive individualized mentoring and training by our company leaders and staff. We also have social gatherings, sporting events, and a friendly atmosphere to make interns feel welcome and appreciated.


Academic Background Professional/Practical Experience:• Master’s degree completed or in progress in

Information Systems or Computer Science.• Candidates should have experience in engineering,

information systems, networks, and programming.

Skills/Knowledge/Language Proficiencies:• Strong knowledge or experience in CMS platforms

WordPress and/or Drupal required. • Knowledge of the following languages: PHP, Javascript,

CSS, HTML/DHTML/XML, Actionscript 3.0.• Good skills in speaking and writing English. • Candidates should be fast, very comfortable with

computers and software, have a strong desire to learn, and be very detail-oriented.

meDIA GenesIs



Location(s):Troy, Michigan (metropolitan Detroit area)

Compensation:

• Months 1-6: $550/month• Months 7-9: $850/month• Months 10-18: $1,000/month

Housing, shared vehicle, and cell phone are provided.


compAny InformAtIon

As a leading Internet Services firm based in Troy, Michigan, Media Genesis services over 300 companies and nonprofit organizations. Our in-house team provides a wide range of services including web design & development, e-learning, search engine optimization, application development, intranet, social networking, and content management systems.

The company has a progressive work attitude and provides considerable hands on experience early on. Interns are often exposed to many real projects and develop new skills as part of their internship.



The Sherwin-williamS Company

Number of Positions 1

Length of Training One year

Location(s)Corporate Office in Cleveland, Ohio

Compensation$12.50/hour commensurate with experience

Ideal Start Date ASAP

Company informaTion:Headquartered right here in Cleveland, OH, Sherwin-Wil-liams is America’s largest paint company with over $8 Billion in annual sales, over 25 consecutive years of increased earn-ing and over 32,000 employees worldwide. We are ranked among the top U.S. Fortune 400 companies and were named one of “America’s 100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune magazine.

inTernShip DeSCripTion:Department/ Company Area/ Field of Training

Information Technology

Trainee’s TitleIT Professional Apprentice - Oracle Applications

Intern Main Tasks / ResponsibilitiesWorking under guidance of senior developers:

• Gathering requirements, design, documentation for Global Applications (Oracle ERP, Global Color, Oracle PIM) Implementation and support

• Develop solutions to leverage Oracle applications functionality using PI/Sql, Oracle Developer (forms & reports), XML Publisher, Shell scripts, Oracle workflow etc.

• Develop data-warehouse and business intelligence solutions using Discoverer, Warehouse builder

• Assists users with application related problems and resolves issues

• Creates test plans, test cases, test scripts and performs testing

• Research and implement software tools to improve development process

• Participate in any related projects for reengineering and replacing legacy systems

Key Objectives of TrainingThis opportunity will give the student a rich experience in us-ing state of the art Oracle tools and technology. The student will use the development methodology and associated tools (e.g. Sourcesafe, request tracking, Subversion, Testdirector etc.) used in the software development cycle.

appliCanT requiremenTS:Academic Background Professional/Practical Experience:Senior and/or recent graduates in a Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or Information systems programs.

Skills / Knowledge/ Language Proficiencies:• Demonstrate technology aptitude and programming

experience• Knowledge of Relational databases, SQL, Software

development methodology• Desire to work with Business applications and Oracle

technology• Fluent in English, conversant in Spanish and/or

Portuguese preferred.



ThousandEyEs



Location(s): San Francisco, CA

Compensation:Depending on qualifications:$3,500-$5,000/month

Ideal Start Date: Mid-Late January 2011

Company InformaTIon

ThousandEyes is a small start-up backed by the National Science Foundation which has invested money in their company. ThousandEyes optimizes the availability, performance, and security of web applications and services. The leadership team of four consists of three Ph.Ds from UCLA and one Ph.D. from UCSD. The company is taking off so intern or trainee will be exposed to a challenging and dynamic work environment.

InTErnshIp dEsCrIpTIon:Department/ Company Area/ Field of Training:

Web Development

Trainee’s Title: Front End Software Engineer


Work on developing an interactive front end with graphing capability to display scientific data.


• Exposure to product development life cycle in a creative startup environment

• Hone creative skills towards developing meaningful products

• Candidate will learn a lot on other fronts to complement existing skills


Front end development, database interaction, charting, and visual data presentation.

applICanT rEquIrEmEnTs


Experience with interactive website development required. SaaS product development experience is a plus.


Software engineer with Java expertise to work in our front-end layer. Proficiency in Java/JSP/CSS/HTML/Javascript/JQuery is required. Candidates must possess excellent object-oriented design skills, communication skills, and be team players. Development experience on linux preferred. Strong knowledge of Mysql and good graphic design sense are big pluses. Online portfolio for review requested.

OPEN POSITION

HOST COMPANY DETAILS INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Name of Company Top Properties

www.toppro.us

Number of Positions

1

Company Industry Real Estate Length of Training

12 months

Location(s) Los Angeles, CA Internship Location

Los Angeles

Number of Employees

Annual Volume

15

1M

Compensation

$10.00/hr

Year Founded

1999

Ideal Start Date ASAP

Company Activities

Sales, Leasing

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Department/Company Area/ Field of Training

Graphic Design

Trainee’s Title Web Designer

Intern Main Tasks / Responsibilities

Creative design, development and execution of a variety of marketing communication materials, including print advertising fliers, direct mail, and promotional materials that capture customers’ attention. Ensure brand consistency and high standards of creative execution for the improvement of marketing materials.

Key Objectives of Training

Web Design

Tasks/Activities Associated with Training

POP, ROP, direct mail, promotional materials, packaging and a variety of other graphic materials as needed. Creates layouts of advertisements, including images and copy. Responsible for revisions to artwork, approvals, and accuracy of information.

HOST COMPANY PREFERENCE AND REQUIREMENTS OF TRAINEE CANDIDATE

Academic Background/ Professional / Practical Experience

Minimum 1+ years of professional experience.

Skills / Knowledge/ Language Proficiencies

Strong Technical Skills: Web Design software including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

http://www.toppro.us/

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