Business Development Remote Internship
Outreach Consultant
Map the market for Grant Thornton's expansion in China, real client research, on a live and confidential brief.
Duration
4 weeks
Time commitment
8–10 hours a week
Format
Internship · Remote
Fee
Free to apply
Apply by
8 Sep 2026
Act as an Outreach Consultant on a confidential Grant Thornton project, mapping the stakeholder landscape for their expansion into China.
What you'll do
- Research and shortlist potential partners, corporations and law firms for Grant Thornton's services in China
- Create a relationship map diagramming stakeholder connections
- Build a power and interest grid capturing stakeholder influence and priority
- Conduct use case analysis and secondary research, online and in libraries
- Collaborate with a global peer team using structured analytical thinking
You'll leave with practice in client outreach, stakeholder analysis and strategic consulting.
684 learner responses
- Rated 8 or above
- 89.2%
- Added a lot to my skills
- 84.1%
- Will use these skills elsewhere
- 98.8%
“My favorite aspect was the real-world client strategy work, especially building the client database and use case analysis. I enjoyed applying research and analytical thinking to practical business problems. It also helped me learn how to communicate professionally and think like a consultant.”
“Submitting tasks every week was my favorite part, because I got to work with my team toward a purpose.”
“My favorite aspects were the hands-on tasks and practical learning experience. The guidance from mentors was helpful, and I enjoyed collaborating with others. I also learned new skills that improved my understanding of the field.”
“My favorite aspect of the internship was the team, it allowed a lasting relationship to be made across several strangers.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Whose work am I doing, and is it confidential?+
You're working on a live brief for Grant Thornton, supported by RIT. The project is confidential: you agree to confidentiality terms before you begin, and the work stays with the partner.
Is there a scholarship attached?+
No. This is a partner-sponsored program without a scholarship award. It's free to take part, and you still earn the badge, the certificate and your Skills Track Record.
What actually happens in the first week?+
Day one you're placed in a team and given the brief, the materials and a named mentor. By the end of week one you'll have agreed how your team works together and produced your first deliverable. You'll know what's expected of you, and when, before you start.
My teammates will be in other time zones. How does that work?+
Teams are grouped into compatible time zones wherever numbers allow, and the work is built to be done asynchronously, shared documents, recorded updates, and a small number of live checkpoints scheduled with your team.
Most learners tell us the global team was the best part. It's also the part that needs the most coordination, so we plan for it rather than leaving it to chance.
Do I need experience to apply?+
No. These are entry points, not tests, the tools are taught as part of the program. Around a quarter of learners tell us they used a tool for the first time here.
Is it really free?+
Yes. No application fee, no participation fee, and no charge for your certificate or badge. Programs are funded by the sponsoring university or partner organization.
Is this paid work, and does it lead to a job?+
It isn't paid employment and it doesn't guarantee a job. What it produces is a portfolio piece and a Skills Track Record, evidence of what you did, assessed through your work and your team's feedback, that you can show any employer.
Can I take more than one?+
Yes, and many people do, around one in ten learners come back for a second. Trainee level is the usual starting point, with Associate level as the step up.
What do I get at the end?+
A verified digital badge, a certificate of completion, and a Skills Track Record listing the capabilities you demonstrated. Associate-level programs also carry a letter of recommendation.
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