Description:
Programs start the first Monday of each month, all year long (Remember: in Chile, summer time is December - March!). Work assignments are 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. Housing is your own room in a shared apartment with other Adelante candidates all apartments are in easy distance of the beach -- or with a Chilean family, you choose. 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes, plus excursions are included when you first arrive. This is a fairly customized program and process, with anywhere from 3 to 10 candidates starting programs each month. Participation in this program will massively upgrade your Resume and provide the ability to become fluent in Spanish. All candidates have a Chilean Supervisor at their work assignments, plus an English-speaking Intern Advisor living in Vina del Mar.
The main duties in International Business Development internship will be to create and execute new business strategies, cultural and educational programs, new products and services, and to improve the already existing processes. Chile has signed several international business agreements with different countries (USA, European Community, Korea), this factor makes it a suitable environment to do this internship. Interns will be placed in state or public companies, as well as in non-profit organizations.
Highlights:
Highlights: This is what makes us better and different:
* The amount of time you choose to intern is flexible, with program lengths ranging from 1 to 12 months * This can be a non-academic or academic internship - you decide
* 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes are included in the fee
* Several half- and full-day excursions are included in the fee
* Lodging is included. Your own room in a shared apartment with other Adelante candidates, or opt to live with a Chilean family
* You will be met at the airport when you arrive in Santiago, Chile, and taken directly to your lodging* Internships are for approximately 4 hours each day, 5 days per week
* You will gain real, international work experience to add to your resume
* You can become fluent in Spanish, especially during the longer programs
** This program is economical - shop around and compare prices **
This program is meant to be 50% work experience and 50% cultural / language acquisition and immersion.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn about and live in another culture. Some Spanish is helpful although we can and do place beginner - beginners. Candidates should be at college level or graduate level, though we have some "gap-year" candidates. Qualities required are: dependability for your work assignment, courage for your international living abroad experience and openness to all the new people and experiences you will encounter.
Intern Types:
Business Admin, Management,
International Relations
and Public Admin, Public Pol, Govt
Language:
Spanish
Cost in US$: From $2,195 to $5,690 for 1-6 months, plus $150 application fee. Please contact Adelante to inquire about prices for longer programs up to 12 months.
Cost Includes:
* Pre-departure interview, written materials and counseling and assistance as needed.
* Airport pickup on arrival.
* Housing for duration of program - own private room in shared apartment, or homestay option (inquire for price as this option includes meals and laundry).
* 3 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes.
* Some excursions included during first 3 weeks.
* Internship placement in chosen sector.
* English speaking staff in-country and in the USA for support if needed.
Experience Required: yes
Some experience in the business sector is preferred.
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and World Wide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to Chile
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Chile
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