Internships in Italy 2010

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)
• Milan: 
Milan
• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Siena

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: Throughout the year; Monday preferred start date

Description: This program is aimed at university students with the appropriate skills, graduates and post-graduates, 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:

Food and Catering, Graphic Arts, Non-Profit Associations, 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, NGO's, Opticians, Auxiliary Medical services, Media and News agencies, Promotion and Sales, Insurance, Transportation and logistic, Services, Educational Centers and Universities,...

There are unique and varied internship positions offered in the Fashion industry, from textile and ceramics work to fashion design and photography!

The minimum length of this program is 8 weeks. There is a mandatory 4-week Italian language program (Standard-20 hours/week, or Intensive-20 hours/week + 10 hours individual) before the internships placement. One of the most important requirements for the companies is that the applicant must speak an upper-intermediate level of Italian by the time your placement begins. If you are at the beginner-elementary level we strongly recommend extending your Italian training up to 12 weeks and for elementary-intermediate up to 9 weeks in order to get the appropriate level. The placement will begin directly after the language program is completed, or in some cases combined as a part-time position while you take your classes. Most interns are NOT paid, however a bonus could be negotiated at the discretion of the company.

Highlights:
* Practical experience in the area you are interested in
* Hands-on practice to improve and practice your Italian 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

Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age. If you are younger than 18, we require that you have a written form stating parental/guardian consent.
- Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment
- Intermediate/Advanced level of Italian for your internship placement
- Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad
- Possess a high level of responsibility
- Be dedicated to the full term of commitment
- Provide us with a criminal background check (for certain projects)

Cost in US$: From USD 4,200 for 8 weeks. Contact Cultural Embrace for customized pricing.

Salary / Pay: Basic traveler's insurance

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

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"