Providing Internships to Give Real Working Experience

Let’s be honest — learning design tools is one thing. Knowing how to actually use them in the real world? That’s something else entirely.

At CalvinAcademy, we don’t believe in training students just to pass a course. We believe in preparing them for life after the course, and that means connecting them to the kinds of real-world opportunities that lead to actual creative careers.

And one of the most important steps in that journey? Internships.

Why Internships Aren’t Just Optional — They’re Essential

Think about it: you could be the most talented designer in your class, but if you’ve never worked with real clients, handled tight deadlines, or collaborated with a team, you’ll be playing catch-up once you’re on the job market.

That’s why every CalvinAcademy diploma student is guided toward internship opportunities with local businesses, creative studios, digital marketers, and branding agencies — many of which are part of our extended professional network.

These internships aren’t just filler. They’re where theory meets practice. Where talent meets pressure. Where students realise, “Wow, I can do this.”

How We Help You Land the Right Internship

We don’t throw our students into the deep end. Instead, we mentor them into the right fit. Through one-to-one coaching, portfolio reviews, and skills matching, we help each student build confidence, not just in their work, but in how they show up professionally.

Here’s how it works:

• You develop a portfolio of real client work during your course
• We help you refine your presentation skills and resume
• We connect you to local companies and creatives looking for design interns
• You get matched based on your strengths, interests, and career path

Whether it’s working with a fashion brand, a printing house, a church media team, or a marketing agency, our students gain actual experience they can talk about in interviews. And let’s be real, experience is what most employers want.

A Proven Track Record Since 2016

CalvinAcademy has helped hundreds of young people not only gain technical skills but also step directly into work environments — even before graduating. That’s what makes our diploma different from the many short courses out there.

We’re not here to hand you a certificate and wave goodbye. We’re here to help you build your future — one skill, one project, one internship at a time.

Ready to Turn Your Skills Into a Career?

Small classes (8–15 students)
One-on-one mentorship
Real projects, real clients
Internship placements through our network
Only R1800/month

Next intake starts on 15 June. Don’t wait for opportunity — study where opportunity is built in.

CalvinAcademy has 10 unique benefits:

1. Affordable
2. Specialist Digital Graphic Design Course
3. One-year Diploma course
4. Internship experience
5. Practical job-related
6. Real Client Projects
7. Experienced lecturers
8. Experienced Academy since 2016
9. Connected and associated with business owners
10. Associated with the Tygerberg Art Centre