International Internships

Do you want to work on a humanitarian project this summer?

Opportunities available in Africa, Latin America and Asia + 110 countries

Visit Experience.aiesecfrance.org for more details

You can find more information about our Internship Programmes below:

Types of Internships

Global Community Development Program / Stage en Développement Humanitaire a l'étranger

T he intern has the opportunity to work in a CSR department, NGO, high school, language school, university or other organisation and will spend the majority of his/her time working in areas related to community development issues. These areas may include rural development and social entrepreneurship, children's rights, environmental issues, general, language, and cross cultural education, and HIV/AIDS, among others.

· These internships are usually shorter term, from 6 weeks to 6 months and do not generally require previous work experience.

Global Internship Program / Stage en Entreprise a l'étranger

The intern spends the majority of his/her time working in areas related to management or information technology/engineering. These areas may include business, administration, finance, accounting, marketing, project management, organizational management or human resources, life or medical sciences, law etc. If the intern is working in the technical area, s/he may spend most of his/her time doing: web development and management, software development and programming, system analysis and design, network management, database management and engineering.

· These internships are generally longer term, from 6 months to 1 year and a half, and require previous work experience and/or studies.

General information

Duration	Can be any duration between 6 weeks to 11 years. Stages en Développement Humanitaire a l'étrangerare generally shorter: 2-6 months Stages en Entreprise a l'étranger are generally longer: 6 months to 1 1 years
Salary	Stages en Développement Humanitaire a l'étranger - generally provide food and accommodation. Stages en Entreprise a l'étranger - you are paid according to the countries standards. Your salary will cover all basic living expenses.
Starting date	Internships are available starting at any time in the year.
Countries	AIESEC has internships in 110 countries. The most opportunities can be found in South East Asia, South America, Africa and Central and Eastern Europe.
Languages	Excellent English is Required for all internships. Some internships might have specific language requirements in addition to English.
Intern profile	Students and graduates at the latest two (2) years after obtaining a degree. Not older then 30 years.
How often can go?	There’s no limitation in terms of number of internships you take part in. The most important rule is, that combined, those internships shouldn’t last longer then 36 months.
Time for preparation	We recommend contacting AIESEC about 4 months before you would like to start your internship. Ideally at the beginning of the Semester after which you plan to go abroad. Finding an internship will take about 1 month depending on your flexibility.
Prices	Stage en Développement Humanitaire a l'étranger – 250 € Stage en Entreprise a l'étranger – 350 €

What is included in the fee ?

· Access to the Global Database and an online profile for 6 months

· Induction into AIESEC and ability to join projects in the local committee

· Training on how to search for internships & support in finding an internship

· Outgoing Preparation Seminar

· Support upon arrival to the host country including airport pickup, finding accommodation, opening a bank account & getting a cell phone, going to work on the first day, etc.

· The AIESEC network: meeting interns and other international youth, participating in events and conferences

· Support throughout the internship with any problems work related or otherwise from an AIESEC representative

· Reintegration into the Local Committee in France & Post-internship follow up

Process

Contact AIESEC & Apply Online

To go on an internship you have to get in contact with the AIESEC committee at your university. They will give you more information about the programs and process and show you how to apply online.

Review Board & Online Payment

If you want to go on an internship you have to pass a Review Board Intervew. The aim of the interview is to assess your motivation for going abroad, expectations and skills and flexibility to go on an internship. The interview is held in English. The internship fee is paid online if you are accepted into the program.

Attend an Outgoing Preparation Seminar

Before you leave for your internship, you will attend an “Outgoing Exchange Preparation Seminar“ (OPS) where you will be prepared to live in a different culture and receive training on how to find the most suitable internship using our online platform. Your geographical flexibility and persistence will determine how soon you find an internship.

The Internship

The AIESEC Committee abroad will pick you up from the airport, help you find a place to stay and generally support you with all legal/work related inquiries – you are never alone ! Depending on the committee, you will have the opportunity to get involved in projects, meet other interns and participate in social events and conferences.

Re-integration

AIESEC supports your reintegration into France. We give you the opportunity to share your experience with others and to get involved in the local committee in one of our Team Member or Team Leader Programmes.

Global Partners

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