Cultural Embrace offers a unique way to develop your personal and career goals by allowing you to gain valuable work experience while living abroad in the United Kingdom or Ireland! Interning in the UK or Ireland will enhance your resume and expose you to the international business world. And, of course, you will have an incredible opportunity to travel and explore all that the UK or Ireland has to offer!

We will match your career objectives with the needs of multinational organizations in London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Salisbury, and Eastbourne. We work with a network of companies that will provide you with practical work experience focusing on your field of study. Placements are made in many industries including but not limited to: accounting and finance, architecture, office administration, computers & IT, civil engineering, fashion, insurance, international trade, law, media, graphic design, hotel & catering, freight/transportation, public relations, marketing, event management, travel/tourism, logistics, and much more. |

Non-European nationalities can work under a full-time academic/internship program; or as a part-time (up to 20 hours/week) if you are: a) a student studying at least 15 hours/week) at the same time as working, or b) as a full-time student (with Student Visa status) and studying a minimum of 6 months in the UK. Please contact a CE coordinator to learn more details about your visa requirements. US & Canadian students can work on a BUNAC visa, and Japanese and some other nationalities may qualify on a Work and Travel visa.

Upon receipt of your application, we will conduct a phone interview to discuss your skills and needs. We will then forward your information to available and appropriate companies in the UK/Ireland. Please note that you will have a company interview scheduled a week or two before departure so that both parties can become familiar with one another.

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Interning in the United Kingdom/Ireland Offers:

• Practical international work experience in your field of interest
• A reference from your employer upon completion of your term  
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences 
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills

Cultural Embrace Offers:

• Guaranteed Internship Offer Prior to Departure
  Cultural Embrace guarantees an internship offer that matches your requested preferences. Due to visa regulations, all positions are unpaid.  However, some companies may offer a bonus for your efforts. 
• Housing Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will pre-arrange a carefully selected local host family prior to your arrival in the UK or Ireland. If you wish, we can also book hostel or flat-share accommodation.   
• Visa Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will arrange your work permit for you, provided that you are a US or Canadian citizen (other nationalities must arrange their own work permit). The fee to receive your work permit is NOT included in your program fee. Although we submit the information for your work permit/visa, we have no control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability. 
• 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.
  submit the information for your work permit/visa, we have no control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability. 
• Arrival Assistance 
  Detailed instructions on how to transfer from the airport to your work site will be provided. An optional airport pick-up and transfer is available for a fee.
• Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage 
  Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
• Cultural Embrace Kit
  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 the UK/Ireland prior to, during, and after your placement. A local supervisor from your company will be assigned to advise and monitor your internship and serve as a mentor.

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• You must be at least 18 years of age
• For US and Canadian passport-holding citizens: you must be a current full-time student or recent graduate, taking at least eight credit hours or more at an accredited US or Canadian college or university. You must begin the program within one semester of your last period of full-time study.
  Additional Notes:
  (1) If you are a full-time student or enrolled for at least eight credit hours in the Spring Semester, you must enter Britain by December 31st of that year. If you are enrolled for the Fall Semester, you must enter Britain no later than June 30th of the following year.
  (2) Summer school attendance generally does not count as a semester of eligibility.
  (3) You must begin the program within one semester of the study period denoted on the proof of student status which you submit.
  (4) Your semester of eligibility can be part of a US university overseas program. If you are participating in a study abroad/intern program in the UK, you are required to exit the UK and re-enter so that you are allowed to work legally with your blue card.  
  (5) If you have graduated, you must enter the United Kingdom within one semester of your final period of study.
• For non-U.S. and non-Canadian passport holding citizens: if you are able to obtain your own work permit or working holiday visa, we can pre-arrange your placement and accommodations. Unfortunately, we cannot assist those who are unable to acquire work permits for the UK
• Minimum duration is 4 weeks and maximum is 6 months. Please note most companies prefer to accept applicants with a longer time commitment.
• You must have access to a minimum of US$1000. This minimum amount does not have to be entirely in cash - traveler’s checks, ATM, and debit/credit cards may also be presented. You are required to show that you have immediate access to funds via bank accounts or parental help
• Enjoy working with and serving others in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment

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4-7 weeks	$1560//£750
9-24 weeks	$1690/£835

*Program fees do not include work visa fees (US$290).
**Please note prices are subject to change according to world currency exchange rates
***Prices listed in US Dollars, and AUD$, CAN$, £,€ accepted

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Host Family	Shared Flat
£70 - 150	from £125

*£40 placement fee may apply
**Prices based per week (host family includes 14 meals/week)

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1. Obtain the Intern Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:

(a) Download the forms:  Intern Form (PDF).   Intern in the UK Program Details and FAQ (PDF).

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days.

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to:

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA

 Completed packet should include:

• Intern Program Application
• Signed Work/Intern Agreement
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• University/College transcript (official please)
• Copies of diploma or certificates related to field of interest (if applicable)
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter explaining what you want to do in the UK and why you think you are capable of handling this type of work 
• Two References: preferably professional and/or character references
• Doctor’s Certificate verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
• Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station) 
• Four 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
• One smiling full-length photo of yourself
• US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)

Upon receipt of your application, a Cultural Embrace coordinator will contact you for a 20-30 minutes phone interview. Once we accept you in to our program, you will receive an invoice for the remainder of your program fee. In order for us to contact our local partners to start your placement process, we require at least 50% of your program.

We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 12-16 weeks prior to your desired start date in order for us to organize and arrange your internship.

*Cultural Embrace requires an expedited application fee for those applying 12 weeks or less before the desired date of departure. Applications received 8-12 weeks prior to desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received less than 8 weeks before the desired departure date will be charged $250.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free).