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 internships throughout Brazil for students in a variety of professional fields.  Examples listed below give you an idea 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 preferred minimum length 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. You can also read our blogs from participants about interning in brazil!

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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

See our quick-glance chart of programs for a wider comparison!

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

• Be 20-30 years of age.
• Have experience or education in field of internship
• Be dedicated to the full term of commitment
• Provide us with a criminal background check
• Possess a high level of responsibility
• Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment

Maybe Interning in Brazil isn't for you? You may also want to see Intern in Argentina, Volunteer in Latin America, or Intern in Costa Rica

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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 Skype: Cultural.Embrace to have the forms mailed to you in 3-5 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 Note verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
• Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station) 
• Two 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
• One smiling full-length photo of yourself
• US$250 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 Skype: Cultural.Embrace.

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