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International Cooperative Education: The ICE Internship Programme

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ICE provides college and university students with the unique opportunity to become immersed in a culture other than their own, and gain practical cultural and work experience abroad. As an ICE Participant, students learn language, local customs, cultures, and employment practices in a way that no book or classroom could ever teach them! Our current associates include, but are not limited to: Migros, Governmental Offices, Schools in China, Siemens, BMW; Belgian, German and Swiss Banks; Children's Homes; Pro Linguis; Mini-Cooper; Wincor-Nixdorf; Aboriginal Communities; Mercedes Benz; Wacker Chemie; Porsche; Private Families; and Japanese retail stores.

Work programs

Program type

All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
30
Student status required
Yes
Type of student status required
  • High school
  • Current student
  • Undergraduate/college
Qualifications required
  • None
Application process
Some placements may require knowledge of a language other then English. Consult the website for specific requirements. Applicants are advised to submit their applications prior to mid-March.

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
  • $1001-$2500
  • $2501-$5000
  • >$5000

Organization details

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International Cooperative Education

International Cooperative Education provides American college and university students with the unique opportunity to gain practical work experience abroad. Each summer, ICE arranges for students to travel overseas to work as paid interns in an variety of fields.

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