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Foreign Trade Intern

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

The Foreign Trade Intern will support the Foreign Trade and Customs team in daily import operations, customs compliance activities, and administrative tasks, working closely with the Team Lead and ...

Foreign Trade Intern

Farmington Hills, MI

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

The Foreign Trade Intern will support the Foreign Trade and Customs team in daily import operations, customs compliance activities, and administrative tasks, working closely with the Team Lead and ...

International Trade Internship- Fall 2026 The International Trade Intern is responsible for assisting with a wide variety of projects for our various lines of business. The individual will be ...

WBG Pioneer - Trade Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

The Trade Policy and Facilitation Unit (WKPTT) is part of the Prosperity Vice-Presidency. In WKPTT, we are responsible for delivering analytic, advisory, financial and convening services in the areas ...

... trade analysis. Qualifications - Current student from any degree discipline with strong numerical and analytical reasoning. - Comfort with probability, mental math, coding, or strategy games ...

... trade analysis. Qualifications - Current student from any degree discipline with strong numerical and analytical reasoning. - Comfort with probability, mental math, coding, or strategy games ...

Trade Support Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K/yr

As a Trade Support Intern , you will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of trading, technology, and operations. Through your contributions to Trade Support, you will help improve the tools ...

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What are Trade Interns?

Trade Interns are students or recent graduates who support companies or organizations involved in international trade, import/export, or related fields. Their responsibilities typically include conducting market research, assisting with logistics and documentation, supporting client communications, and learning about global trade regulations. Trade Internships provide hands-on experience in the global market, helping interns build relevant skills and networks for future careers in international business or trade.

What kinds of projects or tasks can a Trade Intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Trade Intern, you can expect to be involved in a variety of tasks that support the team’s efforts in international trade, logistics, and market research. Typical responsibilities may include assisting with preparing trade documentation, conducting research on market trends or tariffs, supporting client communications, and helping coordinate shipments or compliance processes. Interns often work closely with experienced trade analysts, managers, and logistics coordinators, providing valuable exposure to real-world trading operations. This hands-on experience allows interns to develop practical skills and gain insight into the complexities of global commerce.

What is the difference between Trade Intern vs Trade Apprentice?

AspectTrade InternTrade Apprentice
CredentialsUsually no formal certification required; may be enrolled in related trainingOften requires enrollment in apprenticeship programs or certifications
Work EnvironmentTemporary, learning-focused roles often during school breaksHands-on training in real job sites, often full-time
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies for short-term training; common in construction, HVAC, electricalFormal training pathway; recognized in skilled trades

Trade Interns typically engage in short-term, learning-focused roles without formal certifications, often during school. Trade Apprentices undergo structured training programs with certifications, gaining practical skills for a career in skilled trades. Both roles are essential for skill development but differ in duration, certification, and depth of training.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Trade Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trade Intern, you generally need foundational knowledge in international business, economics, or finance, often supported by ongoing or completed coursework in a relevant field. Familiarity with trade databases, Microsoft Excel, and possibly industry-specific platforms is typically expected. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills to excel in this role. These abilities are crucial for supporting research, ensuring accuracy in data analysis, and facilitating productive collaboration within trade departments or organizations.
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WBG Pioneer - Trade Intern

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Other

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

The Trade Policy and Facilitation Unit (WKPTT) is part of the Prosperity Vice Presidency. WKPTT delivers analytical, advisory, financial, and convening services in the areas of trade policy, trade facilitation, logistics and connectivity, and regional integration.
 
WKPTT is seeking a Trade Intern to contribute to analytical and technical assistance work on trade-related issues in low- and middle-income countries across multiple regions. The primary focus will be on advancing the unit's capacity to analyze regulatory texts in a trade-related context using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other data-driven approaches.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will support the unit's analytical work on trade policy reform and trade facilitation agenda, with a primary focus on non-tariff measures (NTMs), regulatory alignment with trading partners, and quality infrastructure (QI). A particular area of emphasis is the domestic regulations on non-tariff measures.

The intern will provide substantive technical inputs to analytics and policy advice, the intern will also contribute to knowledge dissemination through reports, policy notes, and inputs to engagement with government counterparts and development partners.

Specific duties include:
  • Reviewing relevant literature on data-driven and AI approaches to regulatory text analysis with a specific focus on non-tariff measures.
  • Developing a template and set of good practices to guide country-level regulatory analysis in trade-related areas using data-driven and AI methods, leveraging domestic regulatory texts, as well as WTO notifications and TRAINS database as well as previous WBG operations.
  • Contributing to the development of the unit's trade and trade-related regulatory data products.
  • Supporting the preparation of analytical outputs, including data visualizations, background notes, and report sections.