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How about…

Relevant work experience abroad?

107 different countries to choose from?

4 different types of internship possibilities?

Duration of internship from 6 weeks to 18 months?

Ready social networks and support all the way?

Got interested? This is AIESEC Exchange…

What is AIESEC Exchange?
How does it work?

AIESEC Exchange is a unique work abroad program, which offers the AIESEC members high quality internships in a variety of companies, including Siemens, Electrolux, Kraft Foods, DHL, GE Money, Accenture plus smaller companies and organisations.

What you need is an open mind, 1 year of studies and age under 30 years old.

The basic idea is that the AIESEC committees in each country raise jobs for the AIESEC members coming from other countries. The jobs are collected in an international database, limited to the use of AIESEC trainees and the people involved in the process. Once you have been accepted to the program you have 12 months to find yourself a place.

 
   

 
 


Details and Logistics:
  • Duration: 6 weeks to 18 months
  • Salary covers living costs except development internships
  • Matching takes in average 3 months 
  • Application fee: please contact responsible person in nearest local committee
  • Airfare not included
  
Exchange Supporters
 
PwC, DHL, Electrolux, ABN-AMRO, Microsoft, Alcatel, InBev, HP and literally thousands more of different sizes and sectors from all over the world.

Visit the Partners page to find out more.


The Internships

The program offers you 4 different types of work opportunities, depending on your field of study and previous experience:
  • Management – internships related to administration, finance, accounting, marketing, project management and HR.
  • Development – usually with NGOs, internships usually relate to wide variety of issues in community development.
  • Technical – internships related to management and development in web, software, networks, and databases, plus some engineering.
  • Education – internships related to promotion, curriculum development, teaching, and counseling in education sector.

Steps to the process:

  • Selection and Application – after joiningand understanding AIESEC you can enter a review process to assess your experiences and motivation for doing an AIESEC exchange.
  • Preparation – AIESEC provides resources, trainings and support to prepare you to live and work in another country. This includes visa processing.
  • Matching - You will be trained and given access to use our on-line database of jobs. The more flexible you are the better.
  • Integration – AIESEC members in your host chapter provide support and assistance in getting setup while providing opportunities for cultural and social activities.
  • Re-Integration – AIESEC supports you in making the readjustment process when you return home. 

The Support

AIESEC Riga is there to support you throughout your experience. In Latvia you will take part in a preparation seminar. We will help you in the application process, in the general preparations and in finding the suitable internship.

In your destination you will be welcomed by AIESEC members, who will help you with the local procedures. You don’t have to worry about spending your time alone; the AIESEC members are there for you. Besides the social network, the local AIESEC may prove very valuable in case you ran into any problems at your destination, which of course is unwished for…

And once you come back to Latvia, you have naturally the opportunity to go through and share your experience with your own local AIESEC committee. This will help you to complete your AIESEC Experience.

 

What makes the program so unique?

The Variety: The program offers altogether thousands of possibilities for internationally orientated young people. The classification of internships makes it easier to find the job just for you.

The Quality: The internships raised by AIESEC are actual jobs and provide relevant work experience. The application process ensures mutual benefit for the trainees as well as the employers.

The Support: AIESEC guarantees you support from the moment you apply to the moment you return from your internship. Besides the actual support, the social network provided by the local AIESEC members at the destination has proven incredibly valuable to the about 5.500 AIESEC trainees, who go through the program every year.

The Cost: 100Ls-200Ls. AIESEC is an organization completely voluntarily ran by students and this keeps the costs low.

The Salary: You will receive a salary for each internship, except for the Development Internship. The salary depends on the job.


The Requirements

You need to…

  • be under 30 years old
  • have at least 1 year of completed university studies
  • pay a 100Ls to 200Ls fee (depending on the type of internship)
  • be fluent in English
  • be open-minded, flexible and internationally oriented.