In-depth Israel experience with Career Israel!

  Israel

• Other Cities in Israel: 
Jerusalem
• Tel Aviv: 
Tel Aviv

Term: Not Applicable 
Dates: February- June 2010, Summer 2010, Sep 2009- January 2011

Description: The Career Israel program is a five-month professional internship program open to college/university graduates from all over the world. The program provides internship placements in leading companies and organizations in the private and public sectors in Israel. The program also includes accommodations in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, a Hebrew study program, tours and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Internship placements to date include: The Knesset, the UN, the Jerusalem Post, the Jerusalem Report, Ha'aretz, Israel 21C, Rafi Segal Architects, the Israel Supreme Court, private law firms, Women Lawyers for Social Justice, Mesila Foreign Workers Aid, Hotline for Migrant Workers, Green Course, Brand Protection Counsel, Radvision, TIS, Brunkner-Neta-Ya'ar Advertising, McCann Erikson Cultures, Gitam PR, Frankel-Cadd Design, Medical Electronic Systems, Or Consulting, the Zoology, Education and Sociology Departments at Tel Aviv University, WIZO childcare centers, Magen David Adom, Praxis Human Resources, Global Visions Advertising, Publicis Arielly, ECI Telecommunications, the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Municipal Psychological services, the Hebrew University, Bar Ilan University Archeological Excavations, the Israel Antiquities Authority, Helicon Cnaan Records, special needs schools, the Weizman Institute, and more.

Highlights:
The majority of the Career Israel participants have been to Israel in the past, and therefore the educational programming aims to build on prior educational experiences giving you an in-depth insider's viewpoint on issues in Israel.

All programming is conducted in English.

The first week of the program is an intensive educational seminar in Jerusalem that focuses on Israeli Society today.

Subjects covered include:

    * The Arab-Israeli conflict and its influence on society
    * Religion and the state
    * Israeli government and politics
    * and more...

During the three-week ulpan that follows the opening seminar, there will be a series of afternoon seminars, lectures and tours focusing on subjects such as:

    * Zionism
    * Employment
    * Israeli work culture

Programming will also be offered in the internship segment of the program, including a variety of seminars and tours. Programs include:

    * Haifa: a city of integration
    * The Galilee: Nature and Society
    * Holocaust seminar
    * Memorial Day seminar
    * IDF seminar
    * Meeting with young Israeli leaders
    * and more...

Accommodations in extremely central locations in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, a bus pass, medical insurance, accompanying staff, and a supplementary educational program including Ulpan, tours, seminars and lectures. A living stipend and flights are not included.

Qualifications: Career Israel is an excellent option for Jewish college seniors or recent college graduates looking for practical experience in their field that will help them secure a job and/or get into the graduate school of their choice. The program is also targets alumni of Birthright or other Israel programs who are looking for a more independent and in-depth Israel experience.

Our participants often fit the following profiles:

* Do not feel ready to start "real life" but still want to use their time in a constructive way by building their resume.
* Are planning on starting grad school in the near future and looking for something constructive to do in the interim.
* Are debating about their future career direction, and would like to "try out" their profession before they commit to grad school.
* Would like to get accepted to grad school or get a job in a very competitive field, and having practical experience in that field would give them an edge.
* Have been to Israel many times in the past (including children of Israelis), and would like to have a more authentic and independent experience in Israel.

Cost in US$: USD5,800 for our 5-month program with opportunity for thousands in scholarships

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Israel Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

The Israel Experience- Educational Tourism Services Ltd. 's Mission Statement: The Israel Experience aims to provide tourists to Israel with meaningful educational experiences and to connect them to the land of Israel and its people.

Year Founded: 1999