Intern in Germany 2010

  Germany

• Other Cities in Germany: 
Frankfurt
• Berlin: 
Berlin
• Munich: 
Munich (Munchen)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Please inquire for specific dates.

Description: Working in a company abroad offers a great opportunity to discover many aspects of another country's language and culture that are otherwise unobtainable. Cultural Embrace offers a way to maximize the benefits of a stay in Germany with professional work experience. This program consists of a combination of German courses and an internship with a company located in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, or Freiburg.
Our Intern in Germany program is aimed at university students with the appropriate skills, graduates and post-graduates, and professionals from all sectors. We offer a wide variety of work experience placements. Examples listed below are a guide of where we have already made placements:
Hospitality/Food & Beverage, Graphic Arts, Non-Profit Associations, Engineer, Car industry, Financial services, Tourism, Cinema and Entertainment, Communication/Media, Consulting, Sports, Distribution, Publishing, Marketing, Business associations, Law firms, Hotels/Restaurants, Computing/IT, Real estate, Laboratories, Fashion, Shipping, Leisure, Opticians, Auxiliary Medical services, Media and News agencies, Promotion and Sales, Insurance, and more...
Internships range from 10 weeks to 12 months. Due to visa regulations, US citizens may intern in German for a maximum of 12 weeks, or an extension (up to 6 months) is possible under a student visa. Contact your European Programs Coordinator for more info. There is a mandatory 4-weeks German language program (Standard-20 lessons/week) before the internships placement. It is required that the applicant speaks an upper-intermediate level of Germany by the time placement begins. If you are at the beginner-elementary level we strongly recommend extending your German training up to 12 weeks. For elementary-intermediate, we suggest training up to 9 weeks in order to get the appropriate level. Intensive courses are also available. Placement will begin directly after the language program is completed. Most interns

Highlights: Cultural Embrace offers you a chance to gain professional enrichment and explore Germany. Immerse yourself in the German culture with our internship + language training program. Our program is a combination of German language courses and work experience with placements located in Berlin.

Internship in Germany Offers:
* Practical experience in the area in which you are interested
* Hands-on practice to improve and practice your German language skills
* Experience in a foreign professional atmosphere
* A reference from your internship company at the end of your term
* A broader perspective on world views
* Chance to learn other foreign cultural activities (ie: art, cooking, crafts, dancing, etc)
* Memorable experiences while traveling and seeing exotic sites
* Lifelong friends from all around the globe
* Advantages to your career path exemplifying your experiences, diligence, independence, and intercultural communications
* Support and development of self-confidence and personal skills
Cultural Embrace Offers:
* Guaranteed Internship in your Field of Interest Cultural Embrace guarantees an internship offer that matches your requested preferences as long as your language skills meet an upper-intermediate level. Due to visa regulations,
all positions are unpaid, however, some companies may offer a bonus or living allowance for your efforts.
* 4 Weeks German Language Class Cultural Embrace pre-arranges and includes 4-weeks of group language lessons (20 hours a week) prior to your internship. Extended lessons, upgraded intensity levels may be organized for additional fees. Please see below for more detailed information about other language lesson options.
* Housing A private room in a local residence is included and pre-arranged for the duration of your language lessons and internship. Alternate living arrangements (host family, dormitories, apartments, and meal plans) are available for an additional fee.
* Arrival Assistance We will provide you with detailed public transportation directions, or optional private airport pick-up is available for additional fees.
* International Traveler's Insurance with Basic Major Medical Coverage Our policy provides basic medical coverage along with other travel related coverage, perks and discounts. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional comprehensive travel insurance, which may be upgraded through CE for an extra cost.
* Cultural Embrace Culture Kit Before your departure, we will send you a cultural kit that is filled with useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for your amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
* Full-time Representation Cultural Embrace provides English-speaking representation in the United States and Germany prior to, during, and after your placement.

Qualifications: The program is aimed at university students with the appropriate skills, graduate and post-graduate students, and professionals from all sectors. We will find a trainee position which is related to your professional background and field of interest.

Cost in US$: From 4,500 (4 weeks German + 6 weeks Internship)

Salary / Pay: Unpaid, but stipend/bonus offered based on company's discretion

Experience Required: yes

Intermediate/Advanced level of German, experience or academic background with field of interest are helpful and preferred.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"