Our internship in Australia is designed for university students and recent graduates who want to compliment their studies with structured training in the workplace. The goal of this program is for interns to better understand their industry, to distinguish their CV with professional work-place experience in an English-speaking country, and to gain confidence within their field of expertise.
Eligibility:
* Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 30
* Participants must speak at an advanced level of English
* Participants must be citizens from the USA, the UK, Japan, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Estonia, Taiwan, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Malta, Cyprus, Hong Kong, France, Italy, Korea, Chile, Thailand, or Turkey.
* Participants from other countries who are currently studying or have recently graduated may be eligible to participate in the program. These participants must start the internship within 12 months of their graduation. Please contact us for more details.
Location:
Most internship placements are located in Sydney and other capital cities such as Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth. We will attempt to place participants in their preferred location; however, this will be subject to availability.
Engineering internships are also offered in rural areas, where most of the mines and refineries are located.
Interns are required to travel to Sydney to attend their arrival orientation. If this is not possible, we may approve the orientation to be held by teleconference.
Duration:
Minimum: 6 weeks
* Maximum 12 weeks, for participants on a 416 Special Programs Visa. If a 3-6 month internship is required in order to earn university credit, the 416 Special Programs visa may be issued for up to 26 weeks.
* Maximum 26 weeks, for participants on either the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) or the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417).
Start dates: Throughout the year.
Internship placement
Participants will be placed in an internship that relates to their field of study. Participants’ responsibilities as interns will depend on a variety of factors such as their previous experience in their field of study, their educational background, and their command of the English language.
To see all of the different placements we offer, please visit our website.
Structured training plan:
The involved host companies and AIDE will prepare a structured training plan for each participant that will include the company information, location, duties/responsibilities, reporting structure, and other relevant information.
Orientation:
All interns will participate in a mandatory orientation, taking place ONLY in Sydney, shortly after their arrival in Australia. This orientation, usually held three days a week, provides useful information about the Australian work place and culture as well as information about your host company. The orientation is given in small groups of 1 to 5 interns to allow for discussion and the opportunity to ask questions and address concerns.
** Participants are only required to go to one 3-4 hour-long session.
Accommodations :
Participants’ first two nights in a hostel are included with the program, but participants are more than welcome to stay longer at their own expense. Hostels are a great setting to meet new people. The hostel that participants will be staying in is centrally located, so participants will have the opportunity explore Sydney a little.
Two options are available for housing during the course of the internship: a home stay or a shared apartment.
• A home stay can be arranged if your internship is located ONLY in Sydney.
• There is also the option to find a shared apartment on your own, and we will provide you with useful resources to start your search.
Visa documentation
AIDE will assist participants in applying for the appropriate visa depending on their citizenship. Visa fees are not covered by the program fee and will be paid directly to Australian Immigration.
* Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) – for citizens of the USA, Chile, Turkey, and Thailand.
* Working Holidaymaker Visa (subclass 417) – for citizens of Canada, UK, Japan, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Estonia, Taiwan, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Malta, Cyprus, Hong Kong, France, Italy and Korea.
* Special Programs 416 Visa – for citizens of all other countries, or for participants from the above countries, who plan to stay in Australia for less than 4 months.
Australian resource center:
AIDE’s resource center is centrally located near Sydney’s Hyde Park. All participants are welcome to use free internet for up to half an hour every day. Interns can also get information from the staff about tour bookings and travel discounts.
Regular social events:
Taking place only in Sydney, AIDE organizes monthly social and cultural activities for all participants. This may include BBQs, movie nights, pub nights, and informal get-togethers.
Summary:
* Guaranteed internship placement in field of study
* Special visa sponsorship and documentation
* Pre-departure Information
* Travel/Medical insurance
* Detailed orientation handbook
* Airport pick-up and transfer to accommodations
* First two nights accommodation and breakfast
* Assistance on finding housing or placement in a home stay
* Free internet access at resource center
* Email and mail hold and forward
* Advice on obtaining a tax file number
* Access to an Australian bank account
* Full-time local representative in Australia
* 24/7 personal support
* Certificate of completion (upon request)
Price:
2 months
Without host family accommodation: USD$ 1,800
With host family accommodation: USD$ 3,240
3 months
Without host family accommodation: USD$ 1,900
With host family accommodation: USD$ 3,980
6 months
Without host family accommodation: USD$ 2,200
With host family accommodation: USD$ 6,200
Prices are subject to change and do not include: airfare, visa fees, accommodations and meals (if you do not choose the homestay option) and personal expenses.
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