The CIEE Global Internship Conference (GIC) convenes hundreds of global leaders in higher education, industry, and government to drive learning, action, and innovation around the critical task of preparing young people for a global workplace through global work integrated learning experiences. This is where knowledge is shared, ideas are born, connections are made, and dialogue is elevated to advance student success, public diplomacy, and economic development. 

CIEE’s 13th Annual Global Internship Conference in Singapore, June 25-27, 2025, Leading Change in Global Internships, will continue to demonstrate the vital link between global programs, institutional goals, and student success.  

Join us June 25-27, 2025 as we bring together thought leaders, practitioners, and advocates to explore the skills that college graduates need to obtain jobs; the businesses that today’s interns want to work for; and the internship placements that help students to thrive, to contribute to their communities, and design solutions for the challenges of our times. 

Here’s What You Can Look Forward To 

The Conference program, focusing on communicating the impact of work-based learning and understanding the trends in the marketplace, will feature:  

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP 

• Plenary Sessions will bring together industry, government, and higher education leaders to discuss topics including:  

• A Global Call for Unified Workforce Development 

• Maximizing the ROI for Global Internships   

• Internships as a Catalyst for Change 

• GIC Talks modeled after Ted Talks, these segments will serve as key inspiration for discussions and debates throughout the conference and beyond. Topics include:   

• Generative AI 

• Apprenticeship Models 

• Singapore Spotlight  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  

• Pre-Conference Workshop a half-day workshop will focus on best practices in delivering internship programs. 

• Internship Site Visits showcase Singapore sites where interns work. Delegates will be able to tour the sites and hear from industry partners about their organizations and internship programs during this pre-conference, half-day activity. 

• Concurrent Sessions with invited panelists will explore the skills that college graduates need to obtain jobs; the businesses that today’s interns want to work for; and the internship placements that help students contribute directly to the workforce. Topics include:  

• Microcredentials 

• Student/Intern Mobility Across Asia  

• Social Entrepreneurship 

• Partner Awards that recognize innovative employers, university partners, and alums in the US and abroad that are engaging students in innovative internship models. 

 NETWORKING 

• Plentiful Networking Opportunities include a “Networking Around the World” opening reception, an off-site networking reception at a Singapore landmark, and a conference schedule that allows ample time to connect with colleagues old and new. 

 FOCUS ON STUDENTS 

• Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual CIEE UNHCR Student Challenge! Undergraduate student teams from across the  globe are invited to present their solution ideas to support increasing access to higher education and livelihood for forcibly displaced youth around the world. Invite your students to participate!  

• Three student teams will earn a trip to Singapore for the finals at GIC 2025 and a chance to win the Grand Prize, a summer 2026 global internship, facilitated by CIEE.