Sonic Foundry’s Global Learning Exchange™ Announces Partnership with Virtual Internships
18 Outubro 2023 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
The partnership will provide Global Learning Exchange students
with the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience
during their studies via a remote internship in their chosen
field.
Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFO), the trusted leader in video
capture, management, and streaming solutions, today announced that
its Global Learning Exchange™ (GLX) business, which provides
students around the world with affordable access to top-tier online
learning solutions coupled with local support resources, has
finalized a new partnership agreement with Virtual Internships, the
leading platform that guarantees internship placements for students
worldwide in their chosen career field.
Virtual Internships has a global network of 13,000+ host
companies in 80+ countries spanning a variety of industries. This
extensive reach guarantees placement for students regardless of
their location or background in their field of interest.
Additionally, Virtual Internships provides wrap-around support to
ensure students are successful including career coaching,
continuous check-ins, and training for employers on how to
structure their internship projects to maximize student
outcomes.
This innovative partnership aligns with the organizations’
shared mission to increase access to valuable experiential learning
opportunities. Qualified students currently enrolled in traditional
degree programs will be guaranteed an internship in their chosen
field, enabling GLX students around the world to enrich their
career-ready skills and experience prior to entering the job
market.
Sonic Foundry CEO Joe Mozden, Jr. commented, “Virtual
Internships is an ideal partner for Global Learning Exchange. Since
day one, we have focused on providing specifically career-oriented
education opportunities to our students, and we know from the data
as well as our deep experience in higher education markets that a
high-quality internship can make a huge difference in students’
transition from academic work to a professional career. We are
thrilled that we will now be able to connect our students with the
opportunities that Virtual Internships can provide.”
"Our mission is to democratize access to internships for
individuals worldwide. Together, with GLX, we are ensuring that
every enrolled student, regardless of their background or location,
has the opportunity to gain invaluable professional experience in
their chosen field,” shared Daniel Nivern, CEO of Virtual
Internships. “This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to
providing equal access to transformative global learning
experiences."
Global Learning Exchange launched its inaugural program in the
Bahamas in 2022 and is currently focused on expanding into African
markets with the launch of new GLX Hubs in South Africa and Nigeria
in August.
For more information about how Virtual Internships partners with
global organizations and educational institutions to expand access
to internship opportunities, visit www.virtualinternships.com.
For additional information on Global Learning Exchange, visit
www.globallearningexchange.com.
Prospective GLX students who are interested in learning more
about Virtual Internships should contact the local GLX Hub in their
region. Contact information for GLX Hubs can be found at
www.globallearningexchange.com/locations/.
About Global Learning Exchange™
Global Learning Exchange™ (GLX) is an innovative education
solution designed to provide highly motivated students and
professionals around the world with cost-effective access to
life-changing higher education opportunities. Through partnerships
with top US Universities and skill-based certification partners,
Global Learning Exchange offers students a unique proposition:
flexible online learning coupled with local, in-person support
resources. In each country where its programs are available, Global
Learning Exchange operates local hub facilities staffed by a team
that provides admission and application assistance, career
development resources, and other student support services. To learn
more about how Global Learning Exchange is connecting students
around the world with the resources they need to pursue their
dreams, visit www.globallearningexchange.com.
About Sonic Foundry
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Madison, Wis., Sonic
Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO) is dedicated to transforming how the world
works and learns through innovative and scalable technology
solutions. We help customers maximize the value of their video
initiatives and infrastructure while leveraging our expertise and
global footprint to help unlock a smarter, more connected world for
learners, workers, and entrepreneurs everywhere. Sonic Foundry’s
family of brands includes Mediasite®, Video Solutions, Vidable® and
Global Learning Exchange™ which are trusted by thousands of
educational institutions, corporations, and health care
organizations in dozens of countries around the world. For more
information on how Sonic Foundry’s solutions can empower you and
your organization to seize today’s opportunities as well as those
of the future, visit www.sonicfoundry.com.
© 2023 Sonic Foundry, Inc. product and service names mentioned
herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their
respective owners.
About Virtual Internships
Virtual Internships is the leading internship platform that
guarantees internship placements for students worldwide. Through
partnerships with universities, governments, and non-profit
organizations, Virtual Internships removes the traditional barriers
to internships so that students can access relevant career
opportunities regardless of their location or background. Virtual
Internships has a network of 13,000+ host companies in 18 career
fields ensuring every student gains the skills and experience to
enter the workforce with confidence.
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