Mencius Education will acclimate and assist students studying English by improving their ability to utilize their English language skills in academic, business and social settings. While many foreign students score well on standardized English language tests, they struggle to adapt their English skills to succeed academically. Mencius will develop lesson plans to provide a structure that will focus the lessons on practical usage and deliver the service through an online platform. Mencius will also assist students to adjust from a foreign education system to the US classroom.

Mencius will utilize a video-chat interface to coordinate private one-on-one tutoring sessions as well as small group discussions meant to build the confidence of the student in these settings. Our services are designed to supplement and enhance a student’s English education.

Summer interns will be expected to work a minimum of 20 hours a week for a period of 10 weeks. The internship will begin on June 13 and will be based in Philadelphia. Interns may have the chance to work remotely, but must be based in the continental United States. Please forward a resume and statement of interest to Michael Paek and Robert Seo at paekm@wharton.upenn.edu androbseo@wharton.upenn.edu.

Job Description

- Beta test the service by teaching English to prototype clients and play a critical role in improving the tutor experience

-Construct and institute marketing plan to initial adopters

-Shape the strategic plan with company management by conducting research on and presenting new market opportunities and regions

-Develop and implement social media campaign

-Annotate best practices by establishing tutor training materials

-Manage the development of company website by critiquing design and functionality

The Building Opportunities for Leadership & Development (BOLD) Diversity Immersion Program for Freshmen is designed to provide exposure into the technology industry for students who are historically under-represented in this field. Google invites current undergraduate first years to apply for a unique summer experience over four days at Google’s Mountain View Headquarters in August. The BOLD Immersion Program for Freshmen will provide participants with a rare glimpse into the technology industry; career opportunities at Google; and valuable professional and peer networks. We encourage students to take a chance and discover what it’s like to work at a technology company, particularly those who are pursuing non-technical degrees.

This summer experience includes an all expense-paid trip to Google offices in Mountain View and a robust program including tech talks, skill-building seminars, and of course, fun! We will have social activities, community and network building, and the opportunity to develop relationships with not only peers, but Googlers as well.

Please note that the application is a multi-step process, which will include a profile registration, general Google application, and BOLD Immersion application. The BOLD Immersion application consists of your resume, a short essay, and one reference from a professor or high school teacher, direct supervisor, or a mentor you have worked closely with in your school and community activities. Please review the BOLD Immersion website site for more details.