--- title: "Virtual Internships: Our 2020 Year In Review" description: As we look forward to 2021, we wanted to reflect on the top moments for Virtual Internships in 2020. Check out our latest blog to read more! image: https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hubfs/year%20in%20review%20(1).jpeg --- [![Logo_SignatureLogo_07202021.jpg](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hubfs/Logo_SignatureLogo_07202021.jpg.png)](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/) - [Companies](https://www.virtualinternships.com/companies/) - [Host an Intern](https://www.virtualinternships.com/companies/) - [How It Works](https://www.virtualinternships.com/companies/how-it-works) - [FAQs](https://www.virtualinternships.com/companies/faqs) - [Educators](https://www.virtualinternships.com/#) - [Universities](https://www.virtualinternships.com/universities/) - [Governments](https://www.virtualinternships.com/governments/) - [Affiliates](https://www.virtualinternships.com/#) - [Interns](https://www.virtualinternships.com/interns) - [Apply for Internships](https://www.virtualinternships.com/interns/) - [How It Works](https://www.virtualinternships.com/interns/how-it-works) - [Career Fields](https://www.virtualinternships.com/virtualinternships/career-fields/) - [Experiences](https://www.virtualinternships.com/interns/experience) - [FAQs](https://www.virtualinternships.com/interns/faqs) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/) - [About Us](https://www.virtualinternships.com/#) - [Our Mission](https://www.virtualinternships.com/our-mission/) - [Our Team](https://www.virtualinternships.com/our-team/) - [Join Us](https://www.virtualinternships.com/join-us/) - [Press](https://www.virtualinternships.com/press/) - [Contact Us](https://www.virtualinternships.com/contact-us/) [News](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/tag/news) # Virtual Internships: Our 2020 Year In Review [Virtual Internships](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/author/virtual-internships) Dec 22, 2020 --- 2020 has no doubt been a year to remember – for good and for bad. A global pandemic, mixed with changes in global politics, travel, lockdowns, and worldwide pushes to remote work have created an equal amount of challenges and opportunities for the future. As we reflect on 2020 and the massive impact this year has had on our organization, participants, and partners alike, we wanted to share our “2020 Year in Review” moments and events.   ### **A Record-Setting Year** ![a portrait of CEO of Leiho](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Leiho.png?width=400&height=329&name=Leiho.png) This year, Virtual Internships hosted a record [**1,500+ global internship participants**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_sVRPQz18g&ab_channel=VirtualInternships) representing a variety of nationalities, career interests, and universities. We also grew our network to more than 3,500 host companies spanning more than 70 countries. Check out this introduction to one of our great **[host company partners](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhkariJpAJU&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=VirtualInternships)**!   ### **We’re on the Hotlist!** ![2020 Edtech hotlist by Jisc](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Jisc.png?width=500&height=371&name=Jisc.png) Virtual Internships was assessed and selected as one of the [**top 20 EdTech startups**](https://www.jisc.ac.uk/news/the-top-20-edtech-startups-ready-to-address-the-education-sectors-biggest-challenges-26-nov-2020) ready to address the education sector’s biggest challenges by Jisc and Emerge Education!   ### **Virtual Internships Makes the EdTech Top 100** ![2020 Europe Edtech 100 by Holon IQ](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HolonIQ-2020-Europe-EdT.png?width=600&height=337&name=HolonIQ-2020-Europe-EdT.png) Virtual Internships has been listed as one of the top 100 EdTech startups in Europe in the [**Holon IQ Europe EdTech 100**](https://www.holoniq.com/notes/holoniq-europe-edtech-100/), with the criteria including quality of the product, the expertise of the team, and importance to the market.   ### **Virtual Internships Named Winner of MassChallenge Israel 2020**   ![Winner of MassChallenge Israel 2020](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mass.png?width=500&height=351&name=mass.png) As one of the world’s leading startup accelerators, MassChallenge selected Virtual Internships as **[one of the nine top startups](https://masschallenge.org/announcement/first-ever-all-virtual-masschallenge-israel-accelerator-announces-top-startups)** among a list of 42 in their Israel cohort. ### **Supporting Students Through Scholarships** Through our collaboration with [**Kiron**](https://kiron.ngo/en/), an NGO which supports refugee education opportunities, we awarded **5 Fully-Funded Virtual Internships** to students from refugee backgrounds in Jordan and Lebanon. We also hosted a variety of other fully-funded scholarships, in order to provide opportunities to students whose summer travel programs were canceled due to COVID-19. ![a portrait of Ahmad Al Hajj](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ahmad-Al-Hajj.png?width=300&height=291&name=Ahmad-Al-Hajj.png) > *“The scholarship means a lot for me, especially since I am struggling in finding a job or internship. I am looking forward to expanding my professional network, meeting new people from different countries, learning from professionals, and gaining experience!” –* **Ahmad Al Hajj** (Scholarship Winner)   ### **The Armstrong Grant at Broward College** Through a grant from David Armstrong, Virtual Internships board member and former President of Broward College, [**5 Broward College students**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/international-internship-grant-allows-broward-college-students-to-participate-on-a-virtual-internship-1029328612) were awarded fully-funded internship opportunities this summer! ![a portrait of Ariana Martinez](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Armstrong.png?width=300&height=347&name=Armstrong.png) > *“I feel very honored to have won this scholarship as it helps me participate in a wonderful opportunity to work in the field I eventually want to have a career in!” –* **Ariana Martinez** (Armstrong Grant Winner)   ### **Virtual Internships in the Press** ![Virtual Internships in the Press](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Dan-Ed.png?width=752&height=342&name=Dan-Ed.png)   Virtual Internships has been featured in various press and media outlets including [**The Telegraph**](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/04/16/foreign-internships-go-virtual-crcc-asia-adapts-world-without/) and [**The Pie News**](https://thepienews.com/pie-chat/daniel-nivern-ceo-cofounder-at-virtual-internships-crcc-asia/).   ### **Our Award-Winning Online Curriculum** ![2020 GoAbroad Innovation Award for Innovative Technology](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/goabroad.png?width=500&height=490&name=goabroad.png) CareerBridge, our online global employability curriculum developed with our sister company, was selected as the winner of the 2020 **[GoAbroad Innovation Award for Innovative Technology](https://blog.goabroad.com/innovation-awards-2020-finalists/).**   ### **Meet Mô, Our Virtual Internships Mascot** ![a kitten](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Mo2.png?width=400&height=352&name=Mo2.png) Our Vietnam office staff recently adopted a stray kitten, named Mô, who is looking forward to the upcoming holidays with his new family! Mô also wants to wish all of our wonderful partners, students, and colleagues a wonderful holiday season and New Year! Once more, we remain thankful for all our achievements in 2020, and send our best wishes for a safe and healthy 2021! 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A Record-Setting Year

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This year, Virtual Internships hosted a record 1,500+ global internship participants representing a variety of nationalities, career interests, and universities. We also grew our network to more than 3,500 host companies spanning more than 70 countries. Check out this introduction to one of our great host company partners!

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We’re on the Hotlist!

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Virtual Internships was assessed and selected as one of the top 20 EdTech startups ready to address the education sector’s biggest challenges by Jisc and Emerge Education!

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Virtual Internships Makes the EdTech Top 100

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Virtual Internships has been listed as one of the top 100 EdTech startups in Europe in the Holon IQ Europe EdTech 100, with the criteria including quality of the product, the expertise of the team, and importance to the market.

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Virtual Internships Named Winner of MassChallenge Israel 2020

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As one of the world’s leading startup accelerators, MassChallenge selected Virtual Internships as one of the nine top startups among a list of 42 in their Israel cohort.

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Supporting Students Through Scholarships

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Through our collaboration with Kiron, an NGO which supports refugee education opportunities, we awarded 5 Fully-Funded Virtual Internships to students from refugee backgrounds in Jordan and Lebanon.

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We also hosted a variety of other fully-funded scholarships, in order to provide opportunities to students whose summer travel programs were canceled due to COVID-19.

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“The scholarship means a lot for me, especially since I am struggling in finding a job or internship. I am looking forward to expanding my professional network, meeting new people from different countries, learning from professionals, and gaining experience!” – Ahmad Al Hajj (Scholarship Winner)

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The Armstrong Grant at Broward College

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Through a grant from David Armstrong, Virtual Internships board member and former President of Broward College, 5 Broward College students were awarded fully-funded internship opportunities this summer!

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“I feel very honored to have won this scholarship as it helps me participate in a wonderful opportunity to work in the field I eventually want to have a career in!” – Ariana Martinez (Armstrong Grant Winner)

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Virtual Internships has been featured in various press and media outlets including The Telegraph and The Pie News.

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Our Award-Winning Online Curriculum

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CareerBridge, our online global employability curriculum developed with our sister company, was selected as the winner of the 2020 GoAbroad Innovation Award for Innovative Technology.

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Meet Mô, Our Virtual Internships Mascot

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Our Vietnam office staff recently adopted a stray kitten, named Mô, who is looking forward to the upcoming holidays with his new family! Mô also wants to wish all of our wonderful partners, students, and colleagues a wonderful holiday season and New Year!

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Once more, we remain thankful for all our achievements in 2020, and send our best wishes for a safe and healthy 2021!

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