2010 Intern in BRAZIL

Introduction

Cultural and racial diversity, food for all appetites, hospitable people and tons of natural beauty in a land full of incredible and diverse landscapes, Brazil has it all.  From mountains to amazing beaches, from frenetic big cities to a calm countryside, living in Brazil is a unique and unforgettable experience.  Now is your chance to live, explore, and gain professional development legally in Brazil.

Cultural Embrace organizes paid 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, and maximum one year.  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.  

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Program Highlights and Benefits

 

Internship in Brazil 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 field of interest.  
·         Housing & Meals
Cultural Embrace includes a private or shared room in a carefully screened and selected homestay. We can also assist in the booking of private rooms or rental apartments for an additional charge.  The host family will prepare two meals per day (breakfast & dinner), six days a week.
·         Arrival Assistance 
Airport pickup and transfer included in program fees
·         International Traveler’s Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage 
Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance, which is available at extra cost.
·         Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain the proper visa for Brazil, but we have no ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
·         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 English-speaking representation in the United States and Brazil prior to, during, and after your placement.

Program Requirements

In order to participate in the intern programs, Cultural Embrace requires that you:

·         Be between 18 and 30 years of age.
·         If you are a US citizen, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate institution, or be a recent graduate to participate in the internship in Brazil. For all other nationalities, please contact Cultural Embrace for details on requirements.
·         Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment 
·         Portuguese language preferred, but not required as long as you are fluent in English or Spanish. Additional language courses are available.
·         Have experience or education in the field of internship
·         Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad
·         Possess a high level of responsibility
·         Be dedicated to the full term of commitment 

 

2010 Program Fees

 

8 weeks
$2850
 
24 weeks
$4600
12 weeks
$3300
 
52 weeks
$6320
16 weeks
$3650
 
 
 

*Please note prices are subject to change according to world currency exchange rates
**Prices listed in US Dollars, and AUD$, CAN$, £,€ accepted

 

 

How to Apply

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

(a) Download the forms:  Intern Application (pdf).   Intern in Brazil Program Details and FAQ (pdf).  

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be e-mailed to you within 2-3 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 why you want to intern in Brazil 
  • 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 fee.

We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 16-10  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 16 weeks or fewer before the desired date of departure. Applications received 12-16 weeks prior to desired departure date will be charged $150. Applications received fewer than 12 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).