Sonic Foundry's Global Learning Exchange Announces Partnership With Virtual Internships

The partnership will provide Global Learning Exchange students with the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience during their studies via a remote internship in their chosen field.

Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO), the trusted leader in video capture, management, and streaming solutions, today announced that its Global Learning Exchange™ (GLX) business, which provides students around the world with affordable access to top-tier online learning solutions coupled with local support resources, has finalized a new partnership agreement with Virtual Internships, the leading platform that guarantees internship placements for students worldwide in their chosen career field.

Virtual Internships has a global network of 13,000+ host companies in 80+ countries spanning a variety of industries. This extensive reach guarantees placement for students regardless of their location or background in their field of interest. Additionally, Virtual Internships provides wrap-around support to ensure students are successful including career coaching, continuous check-ins, and training for employers on how to structure their internship projects to maximize student outcomes.

This innovative partnership aligns with the organizations' shared mission to increase access to valuable experiential learning opportunities. Qualified students currently enrolled in traditional degree programs will be guaranteed an internship in their chosen field, enabling GLX students around the world to enrich their career-ready skills and experience prior to entering the job market.

Sonic Foundry CEO Joe Mozden, Jr. commented, "Virtual Internships is an ideal partner for Global Learning Exchange. Since day one, we have focused on providing specifically career-oriented education opportunities to our students, and we know from the data as well as our deep experience in higher education markets that a high-quality internship can make a huge difference in students' transition from academic work to a professional career. We are thrilled that we will now be able to connect our students with the opportunities that Virtual Internships can provide."

"Our mission is to democratize access to internships for individuals worldwide. Together, with GLX, we are ensuring that every enrolled student, regardless of their background or location, has the opportunity to gain invaluable professional experience in their chosen field," shared Daniel Nivern, CEO of Virtual Internships. "This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to providing equal access to transformative global learning experiences."

Global Learning Exchange launched its inaugural program in the Bahamas in 2022 and is currently focused on expanding into African markets with the launch of new GLX Hubs in South Africa and Nigeria in August.

For more information about how Virtual Internships partners with global organizations and educational institutions to expand access to internship opportunities, visit www.virtualinternships.com.

For additional information on Global Learning Exchange, visit www.globallearningexchange.com.

Prospective GLX students who are interested in learning more about Virtual Internships should contact the local GLX Hub in their region. Contact information for GLX Hubs can be found at www.globallearningexchange.com/locations/.