2010 Intern in ARGENTINA

Introduction

An internship is the best way to acquire work experience in the field that you would like to work in. Cultural Embrace offers you the opportunity to gain work experience and to immerse yourself in the local culture, while practicing your Spanish. Our goals are to improve your professional qualifications and to give you a different insight into the international work environment.

Our local partners have 
built a solid reputation in Argentina, and through their many years of experience, they have found and continue to seek new internship opportunities according to the interests and needs of our participants. Internship placements are available in Buenos Aires and Cordoba in a variety of industries. Candidates are carefully selected based on their profiles and similarly, we recruit companies and organizations most suitable for you to develop your professional objectives. Examples of the fields that we have found internship placements for are but not limited to: administration, finance, marketing, hospitality and tourism, IT, architecture, engineering, social work, education, journalism, and media.

The minimum duration for this internship program is 8 weeks. You must have an intermediate level of Spanish or higher. You will have to take a proficiency test prior to your placement, and if you need additional lessons to get your language skills up to par, we can arrange optional Spanish classes. Most internships are NOT paid due to visa regulations, however a bonus could be offered at the discretion of the company. 

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Program Highlights and Benefits

 Internship in Argentina 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. Placement confirmed based on employer’s approval prior to departure. 
·         Housing & Meals
Your program fee includes a private room in a carefully selected and screened local host family. Breakfast is included 6 days per week (excluding Sundays). We can also assist in the booking of private rooms or rental apartments for an additional charge.   
·         Arrival Assistance 
Airport pickup and transfer included in program fees. Return transfers to the airport may be organized before or while in Argentina for an additional fee.
·         Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage 
Our policy provides basic medical coverage. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional traveler’s insurance, which is available at extra cost.
·         Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace
will assist you with information to obtain a visa from Argentinean immigration (if necessary), but we have no ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
·         Cultural Embrace “Culture Kit”
Before your departure, we will 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 Argentina prior to, during, and after your placement.


 

Program Requirements

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

·         Be  18-30 years of age

·         Experience/education in internship field

·         Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment 

·         Intermediate/advanced level of Spanish preferred for intern positions

·         Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad

·         Possess a high level of responsibility

·         Be dedicated to the full term of commitment 

·         Resume/CV, cover letter, and criminal background check


2010 Program Fees

 
Buenos Aires
Cordoba
8 weeks
$3070
$2615
Additional week
$250
$210

*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 Argentina 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 work in Argentina
  • 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 minute 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 16-20 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.  Cultural Embrace cannot place participants with fewer than 8 weeks notice in the Internship in Argentina program.

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).

NEW! Receive a Scholarship Towards Your Travel Program

Apply now for Cultural Embrace's Adviser Abroad Internship. Advisers Abroad intern for Cultural Embrace and receive a travel scholarship while building their professional experience as  travel writers, photographers, advisers, and representatives abroad. This year, our Advisers will be traveling abroad to Teach in Chile, Teach in China, Volunteer in Guatemala, Volunteer in Brazil, Work in New Zealand, Work in Spain, Au-Pair in Europe, Volunteer Nicuragua, Career-Training Intern in France, Intern in Argentina, and Intern in Ecuador. March 1st, is deadline to apply for many of the Adviser Abroad positions.