About us

At Next Step Connections, our primary concerns are you and your career. By providing you with tailor-made internships in China, we aim to act as the stepping-stone between you and advancement in your chosen sector; providing a refreshing alternative to other volunteer-based programs across Asia. At NSC we cater for a wide-range of applicants across an extensive selection of industries: students, graduates or young professionals; simply anyone looking for a challenge or to enliven their resume. Based in Shanghai,China, Next Step Connections is strategically located to bring you directly onto the global stage. Economically, culturally and financially, China is the most exciting destination in the world. Don't be left behind.

History

Next Step Connections was launched in 2007 in Shanghai, China. A few months later, we welcomed our first intern at Pudong International Airport from the United States. Since then, our organization has grown rapidly in size, already welcoming other participants from South Korea, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Finland, Peru, Canada, Nigeria, Lebanon, Iran, Sudan, Malaysia, Singapore, Sweden, Venezuela, Germany, Japan and the United States.

- Invaluable experience in Shanghai, and in your chosen field

We are dedicated to help you get an invaluable experience that will both place you ahead of future competitors, and give you a working knowledge of Shanghai. We help you to take your first professional step into the fast-paced Asian markets. We want you to increase your skills and broaden your mind.

The Quality of our internship placements; We have partnered with high-profile local and international companies resulting in entries available to our participants all-year round.

We believe an internship can only be a success if both parties are able to benefit from each other. For this reason, we ensure that our participants participate actively in the day to day operation of their host company.

- The Mentoring Touch

As we firmly believe professional and human exchanges are the most effective route to progress, our participants will be given the chance to work closely with veteran professionals. Recent examples include working alongside a pioneer in Asian emerging markets; the founder of Merrill Lynch's research Southeast Asian research in 1984, who then continued to head up Merrill Lynch's Asian research department.

- A Safe, Hassle Free Introduction to China

At NSC, we will ensure your internship in China is safe and hassle free. All our accommodation is located centrally in the heart of Shanghai's popular Jing'an District. All our participants stay in spacious newly refurbished apartments, which are within walking distance from main metro and bus connections.

OUR GOAL: EASE THE TRANSITION FROM THE STUDENT TO PROFESSIONAL WORLD

The constant support and attention we give to each participant helps ensures maximum focus on your placement. From picking you up from the airport, to having regular dinners with you to chat about your experience so far, NSC will always be on hand to make your transition into the professional world, as smooth as possible.

"Each of the team members from Next Step Connections were very helpful, kind and attentive to all of the GIM participants, including myself.Not only were all of our needs met, but also in a timely fashion."

-F.Amoruwa

Consulting internship in Shanghai

Software Engineer IBM

UC Berkeley alumni, USA

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- Invaluable experience in Shanghai, and in your chosen field

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