Application Info 2009

Hervorgegangen aus: Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e. V. und Deutsche Stiftung für internationale Entwicklung

Independent Work Abroad Program for Americans and Canadians in Germany: For Students and Graduates who Organize their own Internships.

The InWEnt gGmbH Independent Work Abroad Program offers students, recent college graduates, and young professionals under the age of 30 the opportunity to work in the Federal Republic of Germany. For those participants who need to improve their German language skills before beginning an internship or career training program, there is also the opportunity to participate in an intensive language training course. The Independent Work Abroad Program is designed for American and Canadian students, as well as recent graduates who have already gained work experience in their fields and are ready to expand their careers into the international arena. In this case, the participant finds the internship on his/her own, and contacts InWEnt gGmbH with the information from the host company. For this program, the German work exemption is issued to the participant through InWEnt, and is valid for a duration up to 12 months. Please see the following pages for application requirements and procedures. If you have any questions about the application procedures or the program, please contact Rana Deep Islam at the InWEnt gGmbH office in Bonn.

Rana Deep Islam Tel.: 0228/ 4460 - 1765 Fax: 0228/ 4460 - 1222 [email protected]

InWEnt gGmbH Dep. 6.01 / Amerika Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40 • 53113 Bonn ww w. i n w e n t . o r g

General Program Information

■ Duration ■ Language ■ Eligibility ■ Education

Duration of Internship Students do not need a work permit in Germany. InWEnt gGmbH will apply for an exemption for up to twelve months. Further extentions after these 12 months are not possible. LANGUAGE TRAINING In most instances at least 2 years of post-secondary study in German is required. If further language training is deemed necessary prior to the beginning of the internship, participants may complete a one-month intensive language training course in Germany prior to the beginning of the internship. STIPENDS A limited number of stipends are available for the language course, which includes tuition and housing (value Euro 1420). The stipends, provided by the German Foreign Ministry, are available to U.S. citizens only and can only be granted in combination with an internship of at least three months for the Career Training Program. AGE AND CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS The maximum age for all program participants is 30. You must be a U.S. OR CANADIAN CITIZEN. Citizens of other countries must be enrolled students at a U.S. college or university and will be responsible for obtaining a visa to Germany. EDUCATION For the Independent Work Abroad Program, at least two years of study at a college or university is required. HEALTH INSURANCE You must have health insurance for the duration of the program. As an enrolled student, you must either keep your US/Canadian insurance or purchase insurance coverage yourself. Please make sure that your policy covers your time in Germany. InWEnt offers insurance coverage, so let us know if you need our assistance.

Program Responsibilities

Participant ■ InWEnt gGmbH ■ Company

The following is a list of the responsibilities taken by InWEnt gGmbH, the participant, and the internship company respectively.

Participant: -

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InWEnt:

Sends in completed application at least 5 weeks prior to desired program start date. Finds host company and negotiates terms of internship. Arranges and pays for flight to and from Germany. Finds housing in Germany. Represents home country in a responsible way. Non-US/Canadian citizens must take care of their own visa requirements. Applies for residence and work permit with help from InWEnt.

- Provides pre-orientation mailing. Orientation seminar upon arrival (per telephone or at our offices in Bonn). - Enrollment in language course, if necessary. - Assistance with all bureaucratic procedures. - Provides support throughout the program. -

Company:

Provides internship and compensation to offset living expenses (varies between Euro 300 and Euro 750 per month). Some companies offer an unpaid internship plus free housing and/or assistance with transportation and food (summer internship). You must be able to provide additional funds.

How to Apply

Application Checklist ■ Procedures

Please include all the following materials when submitting your application to InWEnt gGmbH. Applications will not be processed until all materials are received.

__ InWEnt gGmbH application form __ Resume in English __ Lebenslauf (Resume in German with recent photo) __ Reference concerning your German language ability __ Statement of fiscal responsibilities __ Statement of insurance coverage __ Signed Internship Agreement __ College transcripts (students) or proof of Diploma (graduates) __ Euro 300 InWEnt gGmbH administration fee. Euro 100 is a non-refundable administration fee and must be paid upon application. The remaining fees must be paid upon arrival in Germany.

Application Procedures You have two options: 1

Apply before you start your search for a host company. We will provide you a support letter stating that your work authorization will be taken care of. This usually improves placement chances. Once you have accepted an offer from a company, please provide us with complete placement information: dates of the internship and the host company contact information. Your work authorization will be issued approximately 5 weeks later.

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Apply after you have found a host company. In this case, please submit complete placement information (dates of internship, host company, contact information) with your application at least 5 weeks prior to your start date. In each case, the remaining program fees will be paid to InWEnt gGmbH upon arrival in Germany.

Hervorgegangen aus: Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e. V. und Deutsche Stiftung für internationale Entwicklung

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As a participant in the Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH program (InWEnt gGmbH in Bonn, Germany), I understand and agree to be bound by the following provisions relating to my financial responsibilities: 1. I am responsible for all debts that I have incurred during my stay in Germany, includingbut not limited to- money advanced to me by companies sponsoring my internship, rent and other housing charges, telephone and other utility bills, etc. 2. I must pay all outstanding debts before leaving the Federal Republic of Germany. ________________________________ Participant's Name ________________________________ ________________________________ Permanent Address in the U.S. (_____)__________________________ Telephone Number in the U.S. _______________________________ Today's Date ________________________________ Participant's Signature

Hervorgegangen aus: Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e. V. und Deutsche Stiftung für internationale Entwicklung

STATEMENT OF INSURANCE COVERAGE For students only. Graduates will be covered by insurance through their employers. It is a requirement of all InWEnt gGmbH programs that participants be covered by health insurance for the entire duration of their stay in Germany. Please check the appropriate option below, sign and date this statement, and return it to us. As a participant in a program sponsored by Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH in Germany:

Option 1: c I hereby verify that: (1) I have insurance that covers me during the period of my participation in the InWEnt gGmbH Internship Program, or I will purchase such insurance prior to my departure. (2) I have verified that coverage from the insurance company listed below will be accepted in Germany. My insurance policy carrier is: Insurance Name: Address: Telephone: Policy No.: Option 2: c I do not have health insurance coverage for the time period of my participation in the program. I elect to purchase health insurance upon arrival in Germany through the Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH in Bonn at a cost of 3.11 Euro per day. (Please feel free to request coverage information in advance.) I understand that neither the International Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH nor its affiliates bear any liability for my insurance coverage or for any financial liabilities I may incurr due to lack of sufficient coverage. Date: Name: Signature: