Internships in Brazil 2010

  Brazil

• Other Cities in Brazil: 
Juiz de Fora
• Rio de Janeiro: 
Rio de Janeiro
• Sao Paulo: 
Sao Paulo
• Salvador: 
Salvador
• Northern Brazil: 
Recife
• Southern Brazil: 
Florianopolis,  Vitoria,  Curitiba,  Brasilia,  Belo Horizonte,  Porto Alegre,  Campo Grande

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

Description: Cultural Embrace organizes internships throughout Brazil for students in a variety of professional fields. 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, etc.

The minimum time needed for this program is 8 weeks.Portuguese or Spanish language skills are useful but not required. Optional Portuguese language lessons are available if desired. Our local partners will provide the necessary paperwork to provide for the required Temporary Visa Item I to live and work in Brazil.

Highlights:
* Internship Offer Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace provides an internship offer that matches your requested preferences. At your work site, you will have an Immediate Supervisor offering training and guidance.

* Housing Assistance
Cultural Embrace will pre-arrange your accommodations prior to your arrival in Brazil.

* Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa from Brazilian immigration, but we have no control or the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability. Visa costs are not included in program fees.

* Arrival Assistance
Airport pick-up and transfer is included upon your arrival.

* Arrival Orientation
You will receive pertinent information regarding local transportation, banking, and safety. You will also receive tips on travel, communications, and social and outdoor activities. Finally, you will be familiarized with the code of conduct and expectations for your internship.

* Travel Insurance: Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance, which is available at extra cost.

" Cultural Embrace "Culture Kit"
Before your departure, we send you a packet filled with useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.

* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and Brazil prior to, during, and after your placement. Additionally, our local representatives will visit you periodically at your work site.

Qualifications:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30
- Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment
- Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad
- Possess a high level of responsibility
- Be dedicated to the full term of commitment

Cost in US$: starting from USD 2,850 for 8 weeks. Contact Cultural Embrace for customized pricing.

Salary / Pay: Many companies will provide a stipend for living expenses. This is based on the discretion of the company.

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

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

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"