Food Science
Global Internship Abroad Position Description

Food Science

CEA CAPA Internships Abroad is continuously broadening our internship opportunities around the world and takes care to align each internship with an intern’s experience and area of interest.

Please note some internship abroad placements may need candidates to have completed upper-level courses in the respective area, possess specific set of skills, and/or be capable of demonstrating knowledge. Here is a sample of what food science global internships abroad can entail.

Position Description

Interns will focus on scientific research and the business development of the organization gaining a holistic view of the food science industry. Some duties can include but are not limited to:

• Conducting scientific research for the development of new or improved products
• Evaluating quality of materials and/or products
• Developing lessons and assisting in food preparation classes for clients
• Creating nutritional plans for clients and the business
• Shadowing within various departments at the organization (finance, marketing, etc.)

Competency & Skill Development

Displayed below are examples of industry-specific competencies and transferable skills previous interns have developed through our internship placements. Every internship is crafted to align with the distinct goals of the intern and the requirements of their industry. This customization is identified through our placement process and expands as the intern begins their internship and engages with their supervisor.

Industry Specific Competency & Transferable Skill Development:

1. Understand production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing distribution of products.
2. Apply knowledge of techniques and equipment used to develop products and plans.
3. Define the processes to promote and sell products and plans to consumers.

NACE Competency & Skill Development:

CEA CAPA is committed to elevating students' career readiness. Across various career fields, CEA CAPA is dedicated to securing internship placements that enable students to develop essential transferable skills (NACE Career Readiness Competencies).

These competencies, identified by U.S. employers, are crucial for undergraduate students to acquire before graduation, ensuring they are well-prepared and competitive in today's job market.

Career &
Self Development

Leadership

Communication

Professionalism

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Equity &
Inclusion

Technology

Available Destinations

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