You'll be embedded inside real Ethiopian organizations — with a title, a team, and actual work to deliver. Hosted in partnership with Kuriftu Resort & Spa and Simen Land Tours.
Duration
6 Weeks – 12 Months
Investment
From $5,500 all-inclusive
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Status
Applications Open
While others are doing coffee runs and filing paperwork, you'll be building real skills inside one of Africa's fastest-growing industries.
Real placements inside Ethiopian organizations — not simulated roles
Defined responsibilities, real projects, measurable outputs
Built for career growth, academic credit, and global exposure
Supervised, structured, and taken seriously by employers
Team Placement
Embedded in a real department from day one
Real Projects
Assigned work that actually moves the needle
Weekly Check-ins
Guided by program coordinators who have your back
Deliverables
Track your progress — and your wins
Leadership Exposure
Sit in on meetings. See how decisions get made.
Mentorship
Optional 1-on-1 career guidance from industry professionals
Placement is based on your profile and availability.
Kuriftu Resort & Spa
Brand, content, and campaigns
Deals, relationships, growth
Analysis that informs real decisions
Plan and execute live experiences
Connect Africa to the world
Every module is built around real situations you'll face on the job — not textbook scenarios.
How African markets actually run — from the inside
Navigate boardrooms, emails, and client conversations with confidence
Deliver results, write reports, and own your outcomes
Work across cultures — a skill that sets you apart globally
Deep skills tailored to your exact placement
Real business problems. Real solutions. Real pressure.
A finished, real-world project tied to your role — not a class assignment
A campaign, report, system, or event you can point to and say: I built that
International work experience that makes your resume stand out immediately
A formal evaluation from a real supervisor — not a professor
A reflection document for academic credit or personal portfolio
All Included
Bring Your Own
Looking to stand out before graduation
Ready to apply theory to the real world
Building experience that matters
Pivoting toward Africa-focused careers
Who want more than a domestic internship
Structured enough for academic recognition
Home to the African Union. A booming hospitality sector. Ancient culture meets modern ambition. Ethiopia isn't just a destination — it's a launchpad.
Seat of the African Union. Gateway to the continent's biggest conversations.
One of Africa's fastest-growing tourism sectors — and you'll be inside it.
Work alongside professionals shaping Africa's future.
A culture 3,000 years in the making — and a career story no one else will have.
Kuriftu African Village — your host partner in Addis Ababa
Claim your spot before it fills up
Tell us who you are and what you're looking for
We match you to the right role and organization
Lock it in — payment plans available
We guide you through everything before you fly
Land in Ethiopia. Show up. Change your life.
Spots are limited. Students who apply early get first pick of placements. Don't let someone else take yours.
Join the WaitlistFlexible payment plans available · Flights not included