Description

Cultural Embrace by API organizes 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. 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.

Highlights

* Internship Offer Prior to Departure
Cultural Embrace by API provides an internship offer that matches your requested preferences. At your work site, you will have an Immediate Supervisor offering training and guidance.

* Housing
Cultural Embrace by API includes a private room with a carefully selected and pre-screened host family. Breakfast is prepared for you each morning. Please note a surcharge may be added during the summer and Carnival months as these places become more expensive for the local families.)

* Visa Assistance
All interns travel on a tourist visa to Brazil. Your coordinator will give you instructions and let you know the process for applying.

* Arrival Assistance
Airport pick-up and transfer is included upon your arrival. Introductions to host company.

* 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.

* Medical, Life and Travel Insurance
Medical and life insurance is provided for all participants during the program term. This insurance coverage includes medical evacuation and repatriation, as well as 24-hour support services for medical and travel issues.

* Cultural Embrace by API "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.

* Cultural Activities & Excursions
Enjoy occasional social, cultural activities and excursions with locals and other interns. Some ex-cursions may require additional transportation and entrance fees.

* Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace by API provides representation in the United States and Brazil prior to, during, and after your placement.

Qualifications

* Be 21-30 years of age
* Enjoy providing a service and working with others in a challenging environment
* Have experience or education in 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
* Provide us with a criminal background check

Intern Types

Languages

• Portuguese
• Spanish
• English

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

* Internship
* Housing
* International Traveler's Insurance
* Pre-departure & Local Support

Salary/Pay

Many companies will provide a stipend for living expenses. This is based on the discretion of the company.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks-1 year

Cultural Embrace by API's Mission Statement

Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"