Global Students Internship Program (GSIP) – Partnership Agreement

1 Introduction

Thank you for your interest in partnering with the Global Students Internship Program (GSIP). The GSIP is a year‑round, paid internship program hosted by universities and colleges worldwide. It uses an AI‑powered platform to match students with projects and to provide organisations with a flexible workforce equipped with AI‑ready skills. The program addresses growing challenges in the labour market:

Underemployment of recent graduates – research by Burning Glass Technologies and the Strada Institute for the Future of Work found that more than 43 % of college graduates are under‑employed in their first job and that two‑thirds of those graduates remain under‑employed five years later.
AI adoption reshapes entry‑level roles – a 2024 survey of 804 U.S. hiring managers commissioned by Intelligent.com found that 70 % believe AI can perform interns’ work, 69 % believe AI can handle recent graduates’ duties, and 57 % trust AI’s work more than that of interns. At the same time, organizations with AI capability report that AI boosts revenue and helps them scale operations.

The GSIP harnesses AI as a catalyst rather than a replacement. Interns are trained to use AI tools alongside human skills – such as creativity, problem‑solving and communication – making them highly effective contributors. Businesses benefit from this synergy while helping students build social capital and meaningful careers.

2 Program Overview

2.1 Structure

Hosts – The GSIP partners with universities, colleges, companies, agencies and non‑profits. Host organisations provide projects or tasks that interns can contribute to.
AI platform – Our platform manages the full life‑cycle – from application and onboarding to task assignment, reporting and payments. Applicants are assessed using social‑value metrics to ensure fairness. Real‑time matching connects interns to suitable projects, and integrated AI tools assist with research, content creation and analytics.
Timeline – Internships operate continuously. Students undergo a two weeks unpaid probation period with intensive AI training and social capital workshops. After the trial, interns receive US $15 per hour (PPP‑adjusted) for approved work hours.
Social capital training – Social capital describes the networks of relationships and trust within an organization. Building social capital improves employee engagement, innovation and resilience. Our curriculum emphasizes trust, shared values, reliability, connection building, leadership influence and inclusiveness. Stronger relationships improve collaboration, accelerate problem‑solving and support innovation.
Talent pipeline – Paid internships provide a pipeline of skilled employees. Data from the University of Utah shows that 56 % of interns convert to full‑time employees, and 80 % of interns who receive job offers accept them.

2.2 Benefits for Partners

Access to AI‑savvy talent – Interns are trained on the latest AI tools (generative AI, analytics, automation). AI helps them handle routine tasks, while they provide human creativity and judgment. Companies with AI capability report stronger revenue growth and improved margins.
Research & insights – Interns use AI to conduct market research, competitor scans and analytics.
Innovation & prototyping – Interns collaborate with AI to develop prototypes and test products, bringing fresh perspectives.
Customer engagement & marketing – Interns can design marketing materials, manage social‑media campaigns and deploy AI chatbots to improve customer support and sales.
Upskilling existing staff – Interns share AI know‑how and social‑capital practices with your team, enhancing your organisation’s capabilities.
Diversity & inclusion – Paid internships attract diverse candidates and improve long‑term retention.

3 Work Programme Categories

Partners may choose one or more categories of work. Estimated hours are provided to help scope the commitment. Actual hours may vary depending on project complexity.

Category	Example tasks	Estimated time
1 Onboarding & Orientation	Create intern accounts, set up profiles, complete social‑value assessment, walk through AI tools and dashboards	1.5 – 2 hours (one‑time)
2 Business Idea Development	Brainstorming session with AI, market research & competitor scans, naming/branding/positioning suggestions	3 – 5 hours per new project
3 Training & Skills Building	Completing AI tutorials, learning external tools (design, finance, marketing), attending webinars	2 – 4 hours per week
4 Content Creation & Marketing Assets	Writing blog posts, ads or product descriptions; designing logos, flyers and social‑media graphics; scheduling campaigns	3 – 6 hours per week
5 Product/Service Development	Prototyping products with AI assistance, mapping service workflows, testing and feedback collection	4 – 8 hours per week (depends on complexity)
6 Networking & Partnerships	AI‑matched partner/client introductions, attending virtual networking events, relationship building	2 – 3 hours per week
7 Customer Acquisition & Sales	Lead generation using AI, preparing sales pitches and proposals, handling customer enquiries	3 – 5 hours per week
8 Project & Task Execution	Working on monthly projects assigned by the Internship Program, coordinating deliverables, reporting progress via platform forms	8 – 12 hours per month per project
9 Performance Monitoring & Analytics	Reviewing AI‑generated business insights, tracking marketing results and sales data, adjusting strategies	1 – 2 hours per week
10 Funding & Financial Management	Exploring funding options, creating budgets and forecasts, applying for small business grants/loans	2 – 3 hours per month
11 Feedback & Iteration	Reviewing user/customer feedback, updating business models or offerings, testing new features	2 – 4 hours per month
12 Community Engagement & Contribution	Participating in forum discussions, sharing resources, showcasing success stories	1 – 2 hours per week

Options for Engagement

Partners may select from the following engagement models:

Direct Collaboration – You work directly with assigned interns. Your team provides guidance and feedback through the platform. Interns report progress via platform forms and communicate regularly. You approve task completion and hours. This model suits organisations with dedicated mentors and a hands‑on approach.
Managed Collaboration – Our GSIP coordination team oversees intern work on your behalf. You define project goals, deliverables and categories. The GSIP team assigns tasks, monitors progress, and delivers final outputs. You receive periodic reports and can provide feedback at milestones. This model reduces the supervisory burden on your staff and is ideal when internal capacity is limited.

Partners can mix models across categories; for example, you might supervise marketing interns directly while having the GSIP team manage research projects.

4 Roles and Responsibilities

4.1 GSIP Responsibilities

Recruitment & matching – Source diverse, qualified applicants worldwide. Assess candidates using social‑value metrics to ensure fairness.
Onboarding – Provide orientation, AI training and social capital workshops. Manage the two weeks unpaid probation period.
Task allocation – Assign tasks based on interns’ skills, project fit and partner requirements. Ensure every first‑time intern is assigned a task.
Supervision & support – Offer day‑to‑day guidance, productivity tips and troubleshooting through our AI assistant. Encourage interns to report activities regularly.
Reporting & analytics – Collect time reports, deliverables and feedback. Provide partners with summaries of tasks assigned, hours worked and progress.
Compensation – Pay interns US $12 per hour (PPP‑adjusted) after the probation period for valid work hours.

4.2 Partner Responsibilities

Define projects and categories – Indicate the categories of work you need and whether you will work directly with interns or through the GSIP team.
Provide resources – Supply any required data, tools or credentials for projects. Assign a contact person to liaise with interns or GSIP coordinators.
Feedback & approvals – Review deliverables, provide constructive feedback and approve hours in a timely manner. Partners should encourage interns to build social capital through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Compliance – Adhere to applicable labour laws and equal‑opportunity policies.

5 Terms & Conditions

Duration – Partnerships are valid for one year from the date of signing and may be renewed annually.
Confidentiality – Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information shared during the internship. Non‑disclosure agreements may be executed if required.
Intellectual property – Work created by interns under this agreement will belong to the partner unless otherwise agreed. Partners grant GSIP permission to showcase anonymised success stories for marketing purposes.
Compensation & costs – Partners do not pay interns directly; GSIP handles intern payments. Partners may be billed a placement fee per intern or a subscription fee, depending on the agreement. Details will be outlined in a separate service order.
Termination – Either party may terminate the partnership with 30 days’ written notice. In such cases, ongoing projects will be concluded or transferred as mutually agreed.

6 Next Steps

Choose categories – Review the work programme categories and identify which ones align with your organisational needs. Indicate whether you prefer direct collaboration or managed collaboration for each category.
Contact us – Email business@pesewaone.com with your selected categories, preferred engagement model and any questions. You may also suggest customised projects.
Sign agreement – Upon receiving your selections, we will prepare a tailored partnership agreement detailing fees and specific terms. Once signed, we will begin matching interns to your projects.

7 Conclusion

By partnering with the Global Students Internship Program, your organisation can tap into a pipeline of AI‑literate, globally diverse talent while contributing to fair, paid work opportunities. The program combines the efficiency of AI with the power of human creativity and social capital, preparing students for meaningful careers and delivering tangible value to partners. We look forward to collaborating with you to shape the future of work.