NYSC Internship & Student Internship Program Recruitment at Layer3

Layer3 recruits several students per year by offering a variety of meaningful, challenging and
rewarding work term assignments, ranging from 6-months Internship terms to 12-month NYSC internships. If you are pursuing internship placement you will find several opportunities waiting for you to meet your career goals.

At Layer3, we count on our students to do meaningful work and to make a significant contribution. Whether you’re here for a 6-month or 12-month internship, you’ll be treated as one of the team right from the beginning. Being part of the team means real work to do and real expectations to meet. There’s no better way to gain the industry experience you need to start your career path. Many of our intern students go on to have successful careers as full-time Layer3 employees.

We offer a wide variety of student opportunities within areas such as Sales & Marketing, HR, Finance, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Project management, and many more.

We offer a distinct culture combining a friendly, welcoming, team-based environment with the buzz of a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented organization. You’ll be challenged with real-life business situations, where you will develop skills and savvy while applying the theoretical knowledge you gained at school.

Job Title: Internship Program

Types of Internship Programs Offered:

    National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
    Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
    MBA Internship programs

We will maintain a continuous recruitment for paid student and graduate interns. Required number of interns per unit will be communicated (via our website) at the beginning of each quarter. Candidates for internship positions will be required to submit their curriculum vitae and complete an application form. The application would need to include the type of work the candidate is interested in performing, i.e. accounting and finance, administration, sales and marketing, engineering, human resources, information technology, etc.

In order to qualify for a paid internship program, the applicant will have to meet the following criteria:

    You have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
    Must be currently enrolled in a four or five-year degree program or a recent graduate undergoing the one-year compulsory NYSC program
    The duration of the internship program must be a minimum of six (6) months (or 3 months, if an MBA program)
    Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from an instructor at the educational institution they are currently enrolled or an NYSC request letter
    Must have a current cumulative GPA of above average level (Student must be ready to present copy of last grade report with cumulative GPA.)
    Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
    Have strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
    Your application must be received, at least 6 months to the commencement of your Internship. Interviews will be held in January and June of every year to select qualified candidates.

How can I apply?
Send a mail to careers@layer3.com.ng with the subject: Request for Internship Placement.

You will also need to write a Cover Letter to express your motivation for applying for a Layer3 Internship (maximum length – three paragraphs). Please indicate course of study as well as when you desire to commence the internship.