Offene Praktika USA: IT, Webentwicklung oder Web Design

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Department/Company Area/Field of Training:

Web Development

Trainee’s Title:

Assistant Web Developer

Intern Main Tasks/Responsibilities

In collaboration with the web development team, the intern’s role will be to assist in implementing the strategical and technical design for the first healthy living social network, based on an existing coaching web platform.

Key Objectives of Training

• Development and Application of intern’s skills in computing and web programming
• Develop experience in project management and improve leadership and managerial skills.
• Advance proficiency in web development and web-based applications
• Introduce intern to social media strategy and integrate study into the strategical and technical design of social network

Tasks/Activities Associated with Training:

• Develop a web platform in PHP with Zend Framework, JavaScript / jQuery
• Design and implement a healthy living social network
• Participate in ergonomics analyses toward optimization of communication strategy

Academic Background Professional/Practical Experience:

• Server-side knowledge is a top requirement (PHP, SQL/ MySQL, Zend Framework)
• Coding / programming skills in HTML, CSS, Dynamic HTML, Client-side scripting (JavaScript, VBScript, etc.)
• Ability to execute all aspects of Web/Interactive project (project management, design, implementation, and troubleshooting.)
• Working knowledge of Web 2.0, social media, SEO/ SEM and browser issues/compatibility issues

Skills/Knowledge/Language Proficiencies:

• Fluency in French, English
• Required Computer Languages: PHP, XHTML, MySQL databases
• Other Desired Computer Software: Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Mainly Illustrator, Photoshop)

Company Description:

Electriduct, Inc designs, manufactures and distributes all types of wire management products, such as, rubber duct cord covers, plastic cord covers, polyurethane cable protectors, flat power extension cords, and drop-over design cable protectors.

Electriduct supplies products to those who are concerned about protecting their electronic equipment investments.

Intern Main Tasks/Responsibilities

Main areas associated with this training are: web programming (html), programming (SQL and Access), and search engine optimization.

Company is willing to work with participant to develop a program including these tasks, while working with the participant’s strengths and goals.

This is a 40 hr. per week position.

Key Objectives of Training

Company is willing to work with participant to develop a program including these tasks, but working with the participant’s strengths and goals.

Tasks/Activities Associated with Training:

The following are examples of the intern’s responsibilities: reporting, programming (Access), SQL programming, uploading data-feeds, website maintenance, shopping cart maintenance & upgrades, HTML code/writing, speed of the website, network issues, new equipment installations, software upgrades: recommend, order & install etc.

Applicant Requirements

• Applicants must have, at least, 3 years of university completed
• Applicants must be majoring in or a graduate of computer science
• Internships or Experience in field desired
• Applicants must be proficient in Visual Basic, Java Script, HTML, and SQL
• C#
• Must be fluent in English

All candidates are required to take an on-line assessment as part of the application process.

Urban Insight is an experienced, creative, and professional technology consulting firm. We plan, build and operate successful websites using web content management systems, including the open source Drupal web content management system.

We take on cutting edge, challenging projects for appreciative clients, and have a supportive and team-based approach. Developers work with three LCD monitors, the latest hardware and software, and the option to have Windows, Linux and MacOS environments available for testing and development.

Trainee’s Title:

• Web Developer

Intern Main Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Develop websites and web applications
• Learn the Drupal open source web content management framework
• Develop mobile applications
• Provide support to internal and external clients

Key Objectives of Training:

• Provide hands-on web development experience
• Learn in a professional and demanding web application development environment in the US
• Introduce the candidate to the Drupal open source web content management system
• Extend candidate’s programming and communication skills

Tasks/Activities Associated with Training:

• Implement Drupal themes and websites<
• Develop Drupal custom modules
• Develop and support web applications
• Meet with project team members and develop an understanding of client requirements
• Work as part of a dedicated team of project managers, developers and database pros
• Contribute modules, themes, or patches to the Drupal project
• Participate in all phases of web application development projects, from requirements-gathering to deployment
• Gain familiarity with Urban Insight’s task tracking, code repository, documentation, and time management systems

• Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, or related field
• Hands-on web development experience required
• Some Programming experience using PHP/MySQL, Javascript, HTML, CSS and HTML

• Written and verbal competency in English

• PHP, Javascript, CSS, HTML

• Drupal, MySQL

Company Information

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams is America’s largest paint company with over $8 Billion in annual sales, over 25 consecutive years of increased earning and over 32,000 employees worldwide. We are ranked among the top U.S. Fortune 400 companies and were named one of "America’s 100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune magazine.

Internship Description

Intern Main Tasks / Responsibilities:

• The Global ERP Analyst Professional Apprentice™ serves in a development role for various projects in support of the Oracle Global ERP rollout.
• Works with the internal IT staff and SW business customers to conduct business process modeling, analyze system requirements, and review/produce specifications for any new projects or change requests to existing software.
• Develops technical objects on an as-needed basis in support of the implementation of the Global ERP rollout in areas not limited to reporting, dashboarding, systems integration, and interfaces.
• Collaborates with management and other development team members to ensure that they understand the specifications, documented system scenarios.
• Assist with the development of change management/training plans as necessary for existing and newly developed objects.

Key Objectives of Training:

• This opportunity will give the student a rich experience in using state of the art Oracle tools and technology. The student will use the development methodology and associated tools (e.g. Sourcesafe, request tracking, Subversion, Testdirector etc.) used in the software development cycle.

Other Relevant Details

• Professional Apprentice™ does not need to have experience in all software application areas. The Professional Apprentice must be a self-starter with the ability to quickly learn and pick-up new skill sets on their own and learn by experimentation, reading, training and networking.

Applicant Requirements

Formal Education & Certification
• Currently enrolled in college degree program and actively working toward an Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree in related field
• Graduation date on or after May 2012 or recent graduate
• Minimum GPA of 2.5

Knowledge & Experience

• Basic Knoweldge of IT. Knowledge of software development and support methodologies
• Understand essential business functions of an organization

Helpful, but not required skills

• Database Development (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, etc.)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP, Oracle E-Business Suite)
• Linux Administration Skills (Red Hat, Suse etc.)
• Business Intelligence (OBIEE, Discoverer, Business Objects, Microstrategy, Pentaho, JasperReports)
• Extract, Transform, Load Tools (ETL) - (Informatica PowerCenter, Oracle Data Integrator - ODI, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services - SSIS, Pentaho Kettle, Talend)
• Version Control Systems (CVS, Subversion, PVCS, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe - VSS)

Skills / Knowledge/ Language Proficiencies:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Fluent in English

Company Information:

Accessory Power has grown into a global manufacturer and distributor of Batteries, Chargers, and Cases for Digital Cameras, Laptop Computers, GPS, iPod, MP3 Players, Smart Phones, and DVD Players. Headquartered in Westlake Village, California and with global offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China, Accessory Power has established itself as an industry leader providing unsurpassed high-quality product, technical knowhow, and impressive packaging and marketing support. Accessory Power products are sold through wholesale distribution channels and retailers worldwide in conjunction with the ecommerce sites Amazon. com and Buy.com as well as through their own branded portals AccessoryGenie.com and BatteryGenie.com. The Accessory Power team is comprised of tech-savvy, bright, energetic, creative, and enthusiastic professionals from around the U.S. and across the globe.

Internship Description

IT

Analyze business problems and help to design technical software solutions to solve those problems

To be able to test company web sites, provide maintainence of web sites using various applications, software development for integration to website, and record keeping.

• Help build custom software applications and web applications which may interact with order systems, customer service systems, inventory systems and/or shipping systems.
• Help to identify and resolve bugs occurring in software and web applications.
• Analyze current software solutions and build enhancements to improve those solutions.

Must have the desire to resolve complex problems with creative and organized technical solutions. Must be extremely organized and have an obsessive attention to detail.

Applicant Requirements

• BA or BS in Computer Science or related field of study

• Proficient in speaking and writing in English
• Proficient in the programming languages: C#, .NET and/or PHP
• Proficient in working in and manipulating MS SQL, MySQL, or Firebird datgabases
• Must have a basic understanding of Windows services, web services, SOAP or XML file exhchange
• Knowledge of C#/ CSS/ HTML/ JAVA/ Asp.Net/ Sequel Database/ JDBC/ ODBC/ VB.Net/ Ajax/PHP

Job Description

Hands-on Embedded Design and Implementation. Involves embedded programming and system integration of new vision and sensor systems using single board computers and discrete hardware component.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; Two years related work or equivalent internship experience demonstrated by completed embedded projects mandatory.
• Must be fluent in English
• Quick learner, highly motivated, self-starter, and eager to learn
• Excellent Programming Skills (i.e. C/C++, VB, etc. under Windows. Net framework all required)
• Hands on experience with embedded software coding and debugging.
• Hands on digital system, single board computers and sensor integration experience

desired:

What we offer

• Programming
• Hardware Design
• Analog Circuit Interfacing
• Schematic Capture and Board Layout

Training details:

IEM offers a dynamic atmosphere that would provide a broad range of training opportunities depending on the candidate’s interest. Major training objective would concern utilization of programming skills in a hands on environment.

Company Description:

International Electronic Machines Corporation - IEM - is an electronics firm specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of instrumentation and imaging systems. We specialize in embedded systems development ranging from custom sensors, to development of leading edge imaging products such as digital cameras.

Tasks to accomplish:

• Analyze the different functions of the supply chain (suppliers, purchasing, production, distribution, customers)
• Make recommendations on how to optimize or automate the workflow
• Make recommendations on how to optimize or automate the workflow
• Create tools and setup third party solutions

Academic Background / Practical Experience:

• Engineering School
• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Sciences

Competencies required:

• .Net (C+)
• Php
• XML
• EDI
• SQL Server 2005
• MySQL
• Competent in English

About the company:

Cableorganizer.com is a premier online wire management and cable related product vendor, offering a wide range of products and information over the internet to a variety of companies, individuals, and organizations 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Our mission is to provide 24/7 cable related and wire management one-stop-shop services where anyone will find the best selection of products, catalog and information at their fingertips, on their terms, worry free.

Company Description:

InSegment is a multilayer digital marketing firm that combines creative output with no-nonsense success metrics. We provide our clients with full service marketing solutions, not just pretty pictures. We frequently sponsor J-1 visa internships and usually have several at a time. Out internships promote intelligent, quick and independent thinking by putting candidates into the position of full employee.

Requirements

• Degree in Web/Graphic Design or in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering
• Mandatory: Adobe PhotoShop / Adobe Illustrator (Moderate to Expert)
• Desired: Adobe InDesign (Any level), Flash, Markup (HTML)
Please note: a portfolio of past work related to web design is required as part of application package.

Intern Main Tasks / Responsibilities:

The Web Design Intern will be required to implement design ideas into practical solutions for our clients. The candidate will be shown firsthand the integral role of technology-inspired design in today’s marketing atmosphere. They will be given varying design projects which will range from iPhone game design and website creation, to collateral design, design for print, and special projects. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and / or Adobe Photoshop or something equivalent is mandatory for this position as you will be making finalized pieces for submission to clients. This is a 40 hr. per week position.

Key Objectives of Training:

• Improve fundamental techniques
• Develop new skills and learn more tools
• Better understand the demands of the business world and how they differ from natural design tendencies and techniques taught in the classroom

Tasks/Activities Associated with Training:

Design assignments, shadowing senior designers, attending client meetings, attending design and strategy meetings, regular review sessions, etc.

Main Tasks / Responsibilities

• Work with programming team to develop and support web applications
• Write code and design applications as part of a larger project.
• Create application prototypes and architecture
• Produce, test, implement, and maintain applications
• Work with project managers to gather requirements and conceptualize architecture for web applications
• Assist in maintaining project documentation

Key Objectives of Training

• Participate in on-going projects with a high level of responsibility
• Improve English communication skills, including speaking, writing and presenting
• Develop goals to accomplish during the training
• Prepare and make presentations to the company about trainee’s background, projects, and accomplishments during training

Other Relevant Details/Additional Materials for Submission:

Our interns have a great personal and professional experience. An essential part of teams working on high profile engagements with project managers, web programmers, and interactive designers, our interns receive individualized mentoring and training by our company leaders and staff. We also have social gatherings, sporting events, and a friendly atmosphere to make interns feel welcome and appreciated.

Requirements

• Master’s degree completed or in progress in Information Systems or Computer Science
• Candidates should have experience in engineering, information systems, networks and programming
• Strong knowledge or experience in CMS platforms WordPress, Drupal, and Site Finity required
• Knowledge of the following languages: PHP, C#, Cold Fusion, JSP, and .NET
• Programs: Sql Server, Visual Studio, Notepad ++, and SVN
• Good skills in speaking and writing English

Company Information:

InSegment is a multilayer digital marketing firm that combines creative output with no-nonsense success metrics. We provide our clients with full service marketing solutions, not just pretty pictures. We frequently sponsor J-1 visa internships and usually have several at a time. Out internships promote intelligent, quick and independent thinking by putting candidates into the position of full employee.

Internship Description

• Graphic Design/Web Design/Website Programming

The Web Development Intern will be required to implement development requests. They must be able to program well, specifically for the web. This will require knowledge of internet-based computer languages such as HTML and PHP.

They will be building (according to their ability) everything from websites to databases to software to iPhone apps. Focus, however, will be on websites and this will constitute the bulk of the work. This is a 40 hr. per week position.

• Improve fundamental techniques
• Develop new skills and learn more tools
• Better understand the demands of the business world and how they differ from natural design tendencies and techniques taught in the classroom

Design assignments, shadowing senior designers, attending client meetings, attending design and strategy meetings, regular review sessions, etc.

Applicant Requirements

• Education and/or background in computer engineering, computer science, and/or software engineering
Skills/Knowledge/Language Proficiencies:
• 1+ year experience in overall web development
• Experience with PHP; OOP and basic knowledge of design patterns
• MySQL, x(HTML), JavaScript/AJAX

Preferred

• CSS & HTML-markup
• Experience with PHP frameworks or popular CMS