This program is a one-of-a-kind and ONLY offered by northStudio.com
Learn how a web development studio works and be exposed to everything
we do on a day-to-day basis. At the end of these programs our students
will be job ready for the position in the web development industry
that they choose to pursue.
With a working portfolio of client
work, and the client, staff and industry connections, our students
will have the tools to be able to succeed in their career. As
northStudio.com is a busy web studio, we will occasionally have
an overflow of work to contract out. Successful students who have
completed one of our Certificate Porgrams or Work Experience Programs
are first in line for contract work or full
and part time employment positions with northStudio.com.
An entrepreneurial attitude is greatly encouraged as you will
be introduced to many aspects of the web development business in
a busy design and development studio and our integrated learning
facilities.
This Program is Designed For
This program is designed for serious students that
would like to solidify their previous web design, development or
e-Business skills. Internship Work Experience Program
(IWEP) provides overflowing opportunity to
solidity your skills and integrates them into a matured foundation of applicable knowledge
in a busy design studio.
This program is for you if you want to:
- start you own Web Design Development
Company
- augment other career choices or your
existing career
- gain an edge over the competition
- make staff, client and industry connections
- learn how to work with a development
team
- work in the Web Site Development Industry
We have 4 tracks available:
- Web Site Builder (6-12 months)
- Web Application Programmers / E-Business (6-12 months)
- Web Designer (6-12 months)
- Project and Client Manager (6-12 months)
Students will receive mentorship in the field of study relative
to their educational goals and talents.
- Total Hours: 960 - 1920 hours
- Program Length: 24 - 48 weeks
- Hours per week: 40 + hours
(and if you want to learn more
come in on the weekends - we’ll be here working!)
- Cost: 100% FREE
(students may require some training before being accepted into our program)
- This is a non-paying work experience position
- northStudio.com reserves the right to a 1 month probation
period for all accepted students
- During this program students can enroll in advanced level
courses for FREE to upgrade their previous skills!
Prerequisites:
Web site design diploma or applicable certificates,
or currently enrolled in same or a higher level Computer
Science and/or IT degree program with a working knowledge of
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, basic JavaScript and html.
northStudio.com will consider applicants who do not have a
working knowledge of these programs provided the applicant
is prepared to simultaneously enroll in evening classes for
these courses during or before the start date.
Skills Learned:
In this course you will learn how a web Development
studio works and be exposed to everything we do on a day-to-day
basis including but not limited to:
- meeting with customers to receive instructions and assess
needs
- customer site assessment
- internet market research to identify customer's product
/ service and competition
- domain name registration and setting up web site hosting
- team meetings to plan and implement design and IT strategies
- graphics creation and editing
- web site design planning and creation
- search engine optimization
- tech support
- hosting
- Publication to the internet.
- web mastering on numerous web sites
- communication and team skills
- organizational skills
- office management skills
- designing templates
- programming
- e-Business
- creating web applications or accounting systems
- and more…
We realize that students require the broadest range of skills
available in the development industry to competitively apply and
seek out work. At the same time employers and clients are looking
for professionals that specialize in a certain field of study as
well. During this program we will help to determine what area of
expertise you will be best suited for while providing the broadest
range of education possible.
Goal Summary
Entrepreneurial students will have acquired
essential skills to run a web development business and knowledge
of client and employee interaction. Students will be job ready
for the position in the web development industry that they
choose to pursue. With a working portfolio of client work, and
the client, staff and industry connections, our students will
have the tools to be able to succeed in their career.
Applications:
are accepted on an ongoing basis. We have a limited
number of positions available and acceptance is based on several
factors, including but not limited to transcripts, letters of
reference, and proof that all pre-requisites have been met. If
you have taken one of our certification programs then all pre-requisites
have probably been met.
To Apply:
- Please contact our admissions advisor
See What our Interns Have to Say
Ryan James
Ryan is a fourth year Computer Systems Engineering (CENG) student
at the University of Victoria. He is currently enrolled in the
12 month northStudio.com Internship / Co-op program, focusing on
polishing his programming skills and learning the skills involved
in developing web applications. He also adds his experience with
Unix and computer hardware while studying at UVic, to the northStudio.com
team.
His academic interests include robotics, artificial intelligence,
and brainwave communcation. Outside of school he enjoys all types
of recreation activity including soccer, baseball/softball, hockey,
frisbee etc
Ryan James
ryan@northstudio.com
Simon Vreeswijk
I began the northStudio.com Inc. Web Designer Certificate Program and 6 month Internship in the fall of 2002. I started with basically no web design skills and medium computer skills.
After my courses I had developed web design knowledge and skill in graphic design but it was the Internship that really made the difference. Working right in the office along side people who have been in the business for years was where I gained the most valuable training. The answers to all of my problems were solved with one question to a team member beside or behind me.
After completing my 6 Web Designer Internship I had the knowledge and skill to get a job in the field or start my own business. After being involved in the business and learning what it takes to excel in this field, I decided to take my training to the next level and enrolled in the Web Application Programming Certificate Program and 6 month Programming Internship. After 3 months of courses I began my Programming Internship, working under the instruction of a programmer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Once again anything I needed to know was one question away. By the end of Internship I had learned enough through the training and my own hard work to be offered a job as a Web Application Programmer and Designer with northStudio.com Inc.
Some of the project I have worked on are below
LodgingChannel.com – (re-development, data entry, bug fixes, seo, etc.)
northStudio.com – (added many pages, calendar updates, seo)
SchoolVictoria.com - (added many pages, calendar updates, seo)
IMPM.ca – (built forum and many dynamic pages) - still in testing
BuildingTradesBC.com - (entire site except template design) - still in testing
eCommQC.com – (entire site except design of template)
PointNoPointResort.ca – (re-developed all dynamic pages)
BeachcomberCottage.ca – (added all static content)
PreciseTechnologies.com – (updated inventory)
BedandBreakfastSaskatchewan.ca, BedandBreakfastSaskatoon.ca, BedandBreakfastRegina.ca, BedandBreakfastManitoba.ca, BedandBreakfastWinnipeg.ca (webmaster)
Numerous tasks on all 300+ B&B and VacationRental sites in the LodgingChannel family seo, adding content, building pages, graphics, data entry, programming, etc.
I have also updated and managed many web site including:
EslSchoolVictoria.com
SoulHarp.com
VacationRentalsVictoria.ca
OakLaneVictoria.com
RondelVillage.com
TheBletheringPlace.ca
AmbrosiaVictoria.com
AmblesideCottage.com
TwinGables.ca
MotherComputers.com
VictoriaLodging.com
and at least 50 more, there have been so many that I can’t remember them all.
I have also done in home tech support, taught some basic computer courses, an open office course, and provided one-on-one Macromedia Dreamweaver training here at northstudio.com
Allan Haggett
When I came to northStudio.com six months ago, I knew some programs
- I could build a pretty good web site. But I didn't know how to
deal with clients to build a real web site in a timely manner that
was efficient for both the client and myself.
I found myself spending far too much time on projects that shouldn't
have taken so long and under-quoting on projects that would be
very time consuming. I was losing money and becoming very frustrated
along the way.
I lacked the experience of working within a real web development
shop where I was dealing with people that had already been through
what I was dealing with and had the expertise from various, diverse
areas of business to draw on. I needed to see how it was done,
first hand. northStudio.com's Internship program was pretty much
tailor made for me.
In the past six months, I have built around 10 professional grade
web sites and assisted on a variety of projects, gaining invaluable
experience in relating to clients and other members of a team.
I've handled everything from simple updates to existing sites to
setting up hosting accounts to working on web applications that
tie in with other web applications. I have met deadlines and learned
how to work efficiently and within budget in the real world of
web development while rounding out my existing skills and learning
a bunch of new tricks along the way.
Within only six months, I've gone from being proficient with some
programs to being a professional web developer with the experience,
and confidence, to back it all up. Seriously, from taking the initial
phone call to signing off on the project, I've been there, done
that; thanks to northStudio.com Inc.
Built from supplied graphic template made by our graphics guys
/ girls:
http://www.heroncam.com
http://www.haterleigh.com
http://www.cornerhousevictoria.com
http://www.cantopcleaningservices.com
http://www.medanagrove.com
http://www.orcaspirit.com
http://www.seacoastexpeditions.com
http://www.oaklane.com
http://www.eslschoolvictoria.com
http://www.sundancetrampolines.com
Projects I have Designed and built:
http://www.vicfun.com (web
application)
http://www.parksandrecreationfoundation.com
http://www.vicfootbag.com (personal
side contract) (web application) http://www.freedomfootbags.com (personal
side contract) (web application) http://www.picturetomovies.com (personal
side contract)
http://brothersfdm.com (personal
side contract) (Flash)
http://www.askdrcathryn.com/ (personal
side contract) (Flash)
Worked on:
http://www.roomsbookedonline.com (web
application)
http://www.nancyanderson.ca (photo
gallery application)
Numerous other sites... I've done so much, I can't remember all of it!!
Amanda Erwin
This summer I have had the privilege of participating in northStudio.com's
Web Design Internship program. I found the northStudio team to
be extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to help me succeed.
During the three-month program I participated in ongoing client
projects, designed several sites independently and gained valuable
software instruction from skilled professionals.
I highly recommend the internship program - northStudio.com's
unique combination of classroom instruction plus practical work
experience proved to be a rewarding opportunity and provided a
beneficial complement to my collegiate studies.
If you are considering the internship, please feel to contact
me at:
aeerwi@wmalumni.com
Amanda Erwin
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
If you would like to talk to Interns that are currently working
in our studio
to see what they have to say: phone: 250.721.9991
or visit us at:
Gateway Village
301-771 Vernon Ave.
Victoria, BC V8X 5A7
250.721.9991
