Eskwelabs Innovation Fellowship
The Eskwelabs Innovation Fellowship (EIF)—formerly known as the Education Innovation Fellowship—was launched in 2023 to identify and develop emerging talent aligned with Eskwelabs’ mission: equipping people to succeed in the future of work.
The EIF is a project-based internship program designed for individuals who want real-world experience building, designing, analyzing, and supporting meaningful work. Fellows contribute directly to Eskwelabs’ internal initiatives across data, AI, design, strategy, learning, media, and community, while developing practical skills guided by mentors and leads.
Unlike traditional internships, EIF is track-based and sprint-driven. Fellows choose a focused track, work on real projects in structured sprints, receive regular feedback and check-ins, and build outputs they can confidently include in their portfolio.
We welcome applicants from all courses and backgrounds. What matters most is curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn. Through the EIF, Fellows gain:
- Hands-on experience working on real Eskwelabs projects
- Guided mentorship and learning circles
- Exposure to how teams, systems, and AI-enabled workflows operate
- A clearer sense of their next career step—whether within or beyond Eskwelabs
For many, EIF becomes a potential launchpad: from learner → contributor → future collaborator, mentor, or team member. Wherever your path leads next, EIF is designed to help you take that step with clarity and confidence.
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Choose Your Track: What Will You Build at Eskwelabs?
Choose from 8 project-based tracks designed to match your skills and interests.
Each track offers real-world projects, expert mentors, and hands-on learning.
Whether you love design, data, or community building—there’s a place for you here.
Ready to choose your path? Click the track that calls to you the most.
Your EIF Journey at a Glance
FAQs
Admin FAQs
What kind of contract will I sign?
An internship contract.
Is this a paid internship?
No.
What can I put in my LinkedIn?
Eskwelabs Innovation Fellowship Intern
Participation FAQs
How do I know what I will be learning in the internship?
The calendar contains the meetings you will be attending, and you will be able to nurture and develop various skills via learning by doing with your participation and on the projects you get deployed on.
There will also be a number of Learning Circles where you are required to attend, which will teach you more skills and knowledge, depending on the topic, from accomplished figures in the Eskwelabs Community.
How do I know what projects I will be deployed to work on in the internship?
Eskwelabs HR and Management Systems will assess your application, interview response, interest, strengths and weaknesses, in order to match you with the best possible project for you. Your EIF Lead will also assign you other projects and tasks, depending on the requirements that will complete your internship.
When will I know what projects I’ll be working on? How will I know?
You will be introduced to your EIF Lead on Orientation day. You will receive your project a few days to a week after the Orientation day.
Who will be managing me during the internship?
First person that will manage you is yourself. We are looking for professional interns, whether you are currently in university, a fresh grad, or are in the workforce. We are all adults and we treat each other as teammates.
Second person is your Eskwelabs EIF lead, they are the person you will be directly reporting to.
Third person is your EIF Project Stakeholder, the one who will assign you your main project.
Work FAQs
What will be our main communication channel?
Email and Discord
Will I get an Eskwelabs email?
No, you will use your own email address.
Alongside your internship contract, you will sign a code of conduct contract and an NDA document.
You will also be held to the standards of data privacy and data ethics that we ask of all Eskwelabs team members.
Will I join Eskwelabs team meetings?
You will be invited to team meetings that are relevant for you to join.
What are my working hours going to be?
Asynchronous work can be done at your own time, provided you continue to meet deadlines and attend required meetings. You will be setting your own ways of working depending on how you do best.
Synchronous work is during meetings, events, trainings, and 1on1s.
You are expected to at least dedicate around 10-15 hours per week.
Setup FAQs
What is the setup of this internship?
Majority is remote.
However, there are projects in Eskwelabs that do have onsite requirements. We will factor this in for those able to work in onsite projects.
If I cannot join onsite, does this disqualify me from applying?
Of course not, you can still apply and this does not have a negative bearing on your application.
It just means that you will mainly be confined to projects and meetings that can only be done remotely.
Qualification and Graduation FAQs
Who can apply?
University students, fresh grads, working professionals.
Must be 18 years of age and above.
Will I get a certificate from this internship?
Yes.
What if I cannot attend all meetings, trainings, and 1on1s?
This internship needs your time and commitment. Your eligibility for a certificate will depend on two core requirements:
1. Submitted Outputs: Completing assigned projects and tasks by the deadlines.
2. Performance Evaluation: Actively participating in meetings, check-ins, and demonstrating consistent progress.
Time Commitment Expectation: You are expected to dedicate around 10–15 hours per week to complete your work and participate in check-ins, Learning Circles, and optional events. By applying to the program, you acknowledge that you understand these expectations and are prepared to make time for your responsibilities as an Eskwelabs Innovation Fellow. The specific details will be discussed further with your EIF Lead.
After the internship, can I get a recommendation letter from Eskwelabs?
Depending on your performance in the internship, Eskwelabs will be happy to write you a recommendation letter.