Employ Global talent
We are looking for German and Canadian Employers interested in global exchange of internship students between Germany and Canada. Thousands of students take part in internships abroad every year, and our goal is to place them with growing organizations that value international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
There are many benefits to employing foreign interns, and we would like to help with the process!
Information for Students
Are you looking for an internship or work placement in Canadan or Germany? Learn about how Praktica can connect you to industries abroad!
Information for EMPLOYERS
Are you looking for talented students or graduates with a unique international perspective? Learn how Praktica can connect you to future employees.
Other Resources
Learn more about how Praktica can help in making connections, assist with preparation, screening and travel advice to make sure your placement is successful.
Develop strong teams with the skills from top-tier international institutions and coveted degrees.
Globalize your team with international perspectives.
Leverage your unique global perspective and connect with international industry leaders.
Expand your hiring pool to dedicated individuals with valuable degrees.
Our process
Position posting and placement process
Praktica works with university co-op offices to post internship opportunities via their databases. Employers can send us the job postings and we will disseminate to the coop offices according to their timeline. Praktica will screen and prepare candidates for their internships to give partners confidence in their next hire.
Praktica will reach out to employers to arrange interviews and student short lists. Students can also apply and arrange for interviews like other applicants. Some interviews are international, students bear the responsibility to choose an interview time that works with the employer.
Praktica promises their partners support and a dedicated point of contact for any questions and concerns.
Placement duration and timelines
Placements can be 4, 8 or 12 months long. We typically begin arrangement for each placement about 6 months in advance, in order to allow the student time for travel and visa arrangements.
We recommend to place students for a longer period such as 8 or 12 months, in order to maximize their ability to contribute to your organization after ramp-up and acclimatization.
For example, a placement that starts in fall (September), would ideally be posted with the overseas university Co-Op offices by end of February. We thus should receive your Co-Op job posting around mid-February.
That said, a typical Co-Op job posting is usually less detailed than a full-time job description and can be sent to us any time of the year.
We are happy to provide some samples for your first posting!
Program Costs and Fees
Similar to HR placement agencies, we charge a fee for our placement arrangements, to cover the expenses of our operations. This fee may be waived if the originating university already has a funding arrangement with Praktica for our program.
Students compensation and payroll management
According to local legisation, all Co-Op student must be paid a salary. The amount is up to the employer, however some market rates apply. We are happy to provide guidance on typical and competitive co-op salary rates.
As Praktica is represented in both countries, we are able to handle the entire payroll, benefits and remittance process for you, if needed.