Intern, Competitive Analysis Research

About the role#

This internship supports strategic growth and market intelligence projects within the workforce development sector. The role focuses on competitive landscape mapping, analyzing labor market-driven training trends, and evaluating product positioning. This is a part-time, unpaid position with a duration of three months and a possibility of extension. The schedule is flexible, up to 15 hours per week.

What you'll do#

• Conduct deep-dive analyses into the competitive landscape for infrastructure talent development, including industries such as data centers, advanced manufacturing, and semiconductors.
• Provide recommendations on how to position training offerings to remain competitive against alternative providers.
• Research and compare pricing models for earned revenue products, including customized training and upskilling courses.
• Utilize a combination of AI-powered secondary research and primary research methods, such as secret shopping, to gather market intelligence.
• Synthesize research findings into actionable insights and prepare clear, concise written reports and verbal presentations for leadership.
• Attend project meetings to contribute to discussions regarding market strategy and product development.

What you'll need#

• Current undergraduate student with a strong interest in research, market analysis, or business strategy. Relevant majors include Business Administration, Economics, Communications, Political Science, or Data Science. Candidates without a degree are eligible if they possess the required skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in research methodologies and data analysis.
• Ability to utilize AI prompting to enhance research efficiency.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Location & details#

• This is a fully remote position based in the United States.
• Per Scholas preferred hires reside in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, and WA.