Intergraph's International Internship Program Presents Challenging Learning Environment for University Students

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 1, 2002 - Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions today announced the GeoMedia(R) International Internship program. This opportunity is available to post graduate and undergraduate students in universities, community colleges, and technical schools. The internship program provides a challenging global business environment that enables students to gain knowledge and enhance their skills in geographic information systems (GIS) and the industry-proven GeoMedia technology. Students interested in developing their technical marketing and support skills are encouraged to submit their resumes.

Internships will be offered initially in Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United States, with additional opportunities in a later phase of the program. For a minimum of 20 weeks, students will prepare data and project documentation, construct and execute software demos, offer basic technical support for GeoMedia, and help organize technical exhibitions.

Knowledge and basic skill requirements include:

  • English skills, both written and verbal
  • Working knowledge of a GIS software, including GIS and mapping principles and workflow
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft(R) Office
  • Understanding of simple DBMS systems and related Microsoft SQL

    "Universities are educating the future workforce and industry leaders for mapping and GIS," commented Fiona McKee, global academic program manager, Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions. "This educational internship program continues the commitment that Intergraph has made to provide opportunities for advancement in the study of the geosciences."

    Students interested in applying for internships can send resume and cover letter to education@intergraph.com. For more details about the program, visit www.intergraph.com/education.

    Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions

    Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions brings together geospatial and information technology to help customers achieve their business goals. A technology innovator with more than 30 years of market leadership, Intergraph serves government agencies and commercial enterprises worldwide with end-to-end geospatial solutions for cartography and map production and enterprisewide mapping and GIS. The company provides superior customer support and services ranging from project implementation to production.

    Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions is a division of Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ: INGR), Huntsville, Ala., and does business in more than 60 countries through its wholly owned subsidiaries and global distributor and partner network. For more information, visit www.intergraph.com/imgs.

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