Summer Internship Program in Spain
CDS International, Inc.
Program Officer, Internships Abroad
871 United Nations Plaza, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017-1814
Tel: (212) 497-3515
Fax: (212) 497-3535
Email: usabroad@cdsintl.org <mailto:usabroad@cdsintl.org>
Website: www.cdsintl.org <http://www.cdsintl.org>
Program Description: This June-August program provides an opportunity for
American and Canadian students to complete professional internships in Spain
in a variety of fields. Placements are with companies across Spain, in such
cities as Madrid and Barcelona. All internships are unpaid, although host
companies will be asked to provide some form of non-monetary compensation,
such as free housing, meals, and/or public transportation to and from work.
Internships begin in June and finish at the end of August. Our in-country
partner provides housing assistance.
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be U.S. or Canadian citizens and
must maintain full-time student status an accredited college/university. The
maximum age is 30, and participants must have high-intermediate Spanish
language skills. Participants must have completed at least 2 years of study
at a university/college in business, engineering, international relations or
related fields. Practical experience in your desired field (summer
employment, prior internship, etc.) does not need to be extensive, but is
preferred.
To Apply: Please visit www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/sipsp.htm
<http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/sipsp.htm> for more information or to
download the application or contact CDS International. Applications must be
received by January 15 to be considered for the following summer.
ABOUT CDS INTERNATIONAL: CDS International, now in its 36th successful year,
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and enhancing
opportunities for Americans to participate in meaningful, practical training
opportunities abroad. CDS offers students, recent graduates and young
professionals visa sponsorship and internship placement services, as well as
study tours and seminars, in a variety of business, engineering and other
technical fields in Germany, Argentina, Spain, Switzerland and Russia. Many
internship placements are paid and last 3-18 months. While all programs
contain an internship component, some have academic or language training
elements as well. For more information, please visit
www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/index.htm <http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/index.htm>