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International Internship Program

schedule05/08/2025

International internship camps serve as a bridge for students to experience real working environments abroad, either before or during their vocational study programs. These camps are divided into three main types, each with distinct characteristics and timing:

1. Career Orientation & Pre-vocational Camps

(Pre-vocational / Career Orientation Camps)

Purpose:
To help students explore their future career paths, develop soft skills, improve foreign language proficiency, and understand international workplace culture.

Typical Activities:

  • Basic vocational skill workshops (e.g., hospitality, healthcare, culinary arts, IT...)
  • Visits to local businesses or vocational institutions
  • Group project work and presentations in English or the local language

Timing:

  • Summer (June–August)
  • Winter (December–February)
    => Coincides with school holidays in many countries

Target Participants:

  • High school students (grades 11–12)
  • College students
  • Recent graduates preparing for vocational study abroad

2.  Short-term International Internship Camps

(Short-term International Internship Camps)

Purpose:
To allow students to engage directly in real work environments, enhancing both vocational and language skills.

Typical Activities:

  • Part-time work in businesses (hotels, restaurants, factories, service centers...)
  • On-site vocational training
  • Language and cultural orientation classes in parallel

Timing by Region:

  • Europe (Germany): April–September (peak tourism season, high demand for staff)
  • Australia: November–February (Southern Hemisphere summer)
  • Canada: Late June–August and December–early January

Target Participants:

  • Current vocational students
  • Recent graduates seeking international experience

3. Integrated Vocational Training + Internship

(Integrated Vocational Training + Internship)

Purpose:
To combine formal vocational education with an international internship phase as part of the training program.

Typical Activities:

  • 3–6 months of theoretical study at a vocational school
  • 1–3 months of internship at a foreign company
  • Final report presentation and receipt of international certification

Timing:

  • Based on the vocational school’s academic calendar and partner companies’ internship schedules
  • Common start months: January, April, July, or September

Target Participants:

  • Students already accepted into vocational study abroad programs
  • First- or second-year vocational students

 Common Features of All International Internship Camps

  • Duration: 2 weeks to 3 months
  • May include certification or credits to support visa applications
  • Some programs offer stipends or accommodation support, especially for internships at companies