Sample Internships

Sample internships from past terms have been posted below to help prospective participants better understand the different program and placement possibilities.

Corporate Internship Sample Placements

1. Made-in-China.com

2. Apricus Solar

3. Skyrun International Group

4. Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel & Towers

Entrepreneurial Internship Projects

1. Patrick Shell Collections Custom-Made Suits

2. Umoja Lifestyle Brand

Corporate Internship Sample Placements

Sample placements from previous terms are provided to give prospective Corporate Interns a better understanding of types of internships available at EI Institute. Due to business needs, internship placements vary from term to term. Exact placement will be determined after acceptance to the program.

1. Made-in-China.com

Company Background

According to their website, Made-in-China.com provides the most complete, accurate and up-to-date information on Chinese products and Chinese suppliers available anywhere on the web. Nowadays, Made-in-China.com is a world leading B2B portal, specializing in bridging the gap between global buyers and quality Chinese suppliers.

Mission of the Internship

To learn about e-commerce and B2B websites in order to produce meaningful suggestions for Made-in-China.com on its current projects primarily focused on introducing new value-added services for buyers and increasing marketing effectiveness.

Project Assignments

	Write a report making suggestions on e-mail marketing campaigns to buyers
	Compose a PPT presentation on competitor value-added services and present to management
	Research buyers’ willingness to pay for potential value-added services
	Learn the bidding methods used by Made-in-China.com for buyers

2. Apricus Solar

Company Background

Apricus Solar Co., Ltd. is a leading designer and manufacturer of renewable energy solutions and solar thermal heating products. Founded in 2003, Apricus has since grown into a global company with offices in the USA, Australia and Europe. With a rapidly growing distribution network of official representatives, Apricus’ range of renewable energy products are now sold in more than 30 countries under the Apricus worldwide registered trademark. Apricus produces products with a strong emphasis on simplistic design and ease of installation while aiming to minimize the environmental impact of all products and operations. You can follow the latest news from Apricus on Twitter at: teamapricus.

Mission of the Internship

To gain sufficient knowledge of the market for solar thermal heating products in order to produce a valuable market research report for Apricus Solar.

Project Assignments

	Presentation on manufacturing processes
	Complete export order process for single shipment
	Write SWOT analysis of Apricus Solar products
	Provide market research report and recommendations for U.S. and Mississippi markets

3. Skyrun International Group

Corporate Introduction

Jiangsu Skyrun International Group (SKYRUN) is a key provincial state-owned enterprise and is ranked as one of the top 500 enterprises in China with over 2 billion U.S. dollars in annual revenue,. SKYRUN has large domestic and international operations and is organized into four main business units that include trade, overseas business, real estate and investment.

Mission of the Internship

Participants work in small project teams to develop new trade markets in the United States for SKYRUN's consumer product lines.

Project Assignments

	Project planning
	Analyzing market research and financial reports
	Sourcing
	Product sales and support
	Presentations and reporting

4. Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel & Towers

Corporate Introduction

Kingsley Hotel & Towers has a reputation for excellence—both for its service quality and the vital role it plays in supporting cultural events and community programs in Nanjing.

Mission of the Internship

Participants work directly for the Public Relations Director to create and implement a citywide marketing campaign.

Project Assignments

	Project planning
	Event planning
	Event support
	Presentations and reporting

Entrepreneurial Internship Projects

The following projects are examples from past terms and are listed to give prospective entrepreneurial interns an idea of how participating in this program can help aspiring entrepreneurs establish a business utilizing resources at EI Institute and in China.

1. Patrick Shell Collections Custom-Made Suits

Project Introduction

Patrick Shell Jr. attended EI Institute with an interest in starting his own clothing line. After brainstorming potential ideas and analyzing their potential risks and benefits, Patrick decided to establish a custom clothing brand.

After confirming his interest in the fashion industry, Patrick produced a market research report highlighting trends, pricing and opportunities in his local market of Jackson, Mississippi. This research laid the foundation for the creation of his business plan, which detailed the vision, brand and product of his new venture. The business plan also mapped-out the tasks he would need to complete in order to establish an efficient global supply chain that would provide him with a competitive advantage in his local market.

Tasks Accomplished

	Developed a mind-map and presented his ideas
	Composed a market research report
	Completed a final business plan
	Vetted and established a network of tailors
	Established a product line and pricing
	Solidified logistics chain
	Created a logo and brand name
	Designed a sales model and plan

2. UMOJA Lifestyle brand

Project Introduction

Interns Te'Yarri Simpson, Courtland White and Nekeima Mitchell came to Nanjing interested in starting a business. They were uncertain exactly what kind of business would be most profitable but were particularly interested in music and passionate about creating a positive youth popular culture. Tying these two interests together, EI Institute staff assisted the three entrepreneurs in establishing a lifestyle brand called, UMOJA, which means 'unity' in the East African language of Swahili. According to the entrepreneurs' vision statement, written while attending EI Institute, UMOJA seeks to "connect urban youth communities through products of innovation and creativity." The group decided that their first innovative product would be, "The Trilogiez," an MP3-integrated wireless headphone device.

Tasks Accomplished

	Brainstormed and presented business ideas
	Composed a market research report
	Developed an organizational chart
	Vetted and established a supply chain
	Established a product line and pricing
	Solidified a logistics chain
	Created the UMOJA logo and brand name
	Outlined financial projections for the start-up phase
	Prepared a full length business plan for potential investors
	Designed an online website and tools