ICLS.com-Intership Opportunity-IEBT Program

	International Center for Language Studies, Inc. Washington, D.C.

	CURRENT INTERNSHIP (ON-THE-JOB training) OPPORTUNITIES
	Training Field: Human Resources/Organizational Development Consulting Training Field: Hotel Food and Beverage Training Field: Market Research and Policy Analysis Training Field: Telecommunications Training Field: Hotel Management Training Field: NGO Administration and Management Training Field: International Logistics The International Exchange and Business Training program can also offer customized internships in almost any field. Exciting opportunities in Engineering and Water Quality Control are just a few of the areas into which we are expanding. Look for opportunities in the near future. Please see How to Apply section. TRAINING FIELD: HUMAN RESOURCES/ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING Training Goals: To learn American business practices, HR/Training consulting and entrepreneurship Training Length: 18 months Program Start Date: June 1, 2008 Host Company Type: Human Resources/Training consulting company (Small business) Location: Brooklyn, New York (near public transportation) Compensation: Unpaid for first 3 months. Travel and meal remuneration for next 3 months. A small stipend will be considered afterwards depending on performance. Training Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours a day) Deadline for submitting Resume and Application: May 31, 2008 How to Apply ON THE JOB TRAINING DESCRIPTION Trainee will be working closely with the CEO in a busy entrepreneurial environment. He or she will support a wide range of assignments and client-centered projects in this busy consulting practice/small office. The program begins with a comprehensive orientation, followed by specific training on each aspect of work. Once orientation is complete, trainee becomes an active member of the team as an administrator, learning about running small offices, managing projects and developing a consulting business. Depending on your performance and career interests, more responsibilities will be considered, such as marketing research, customer service, client communications, training design/development, office management, recruitment and project management. Through participating in on-going projects, trainee will gain experience in research, design, communication, marketing/promotions and production as well as gain general knowledge about American business practices and business culture. HOST COMPANY DESCRIPTION Specializing in consulting, training and coaching in people management and leadership development. Areas of expertise include: global leadership, virtual team facilitation, performance management and cross-cultural communications. Company is small (entrepreneurial, start-up, creative), and focuses on it’s own branding and promotion (website, blog, design, publishing, updating press kit folder contents) and client outreach. Looking to grow into a niche management consulting company in the next 5-7 years. QUALIFICATIONS Recent university graduates and young professionals between the ages of 23-35. Academic degree or professional certificate in related field One year work experience in related field or 5 years of work experience in related field in absence of a degree or professional certificate Strong desire to improve knowledge of American society, culture and learn new skills. REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE Excellent English communication skills. Strong Computer skills: excellent MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Internet research. Other graphic programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark) are a plus. Basic knowledge of the Human Resources function. Organizational Development and Training/Development fields preferred. Training Field: Hotel Food and Beverage Training Goals: To learn professional procedures for formal service in hotel food and beverage. Training Length: 12 months Program Start Date: April 2008 Host Company Type: A full-service hotel of leading lodging company Location: Bethesda, MD and Georgetown, Washington DC Compensation: $1920/month (approximately) Training Hours: 35-40 hours a week Positions available: 3 Deadline for submitting Resume and Application: March 31, 2008 How to Apply On The Job Training Description Objectives of traineeship in this field are learning the importance of excellent customer service, understanding the daily operations of a restaurant, and acquiring problem-solving skills. Traineeship will focus on the four areas of the hotel’s food and beverage division: Food & Beverage Service, Bar/Lounge Service, Catering/Special Events and Food & Beverage Management, and Customer Relations. Host Company Description Quality-tier, full-service hotel of leading lodging company with about 3,000 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Corporation is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE®, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. Qualifications Recent university graduates and young professionals between the ages of 21-35 Academic degree or professional certificate in hotel/hospitality field One year work experience in hotel/hospitality field or 5 years of work experience in related field in absence of a degree or professional certificate Strong desire to improve knowledge of American society and culture Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent English communication skills Computer skills; Hotel software experience a plus Positive, people-oriented attitude Contact No phone calls, please. How to Apply Training Field: Market Research and Policy Analysis Training Length: 12-18 months Program Start Date: April, 2008 Host Company Type: A boutique consulting company Location: Bethesda, MD Compensation: Unpaid for first 3 months. A small stipend will be considered afterwards. Training Hours: 35-40 hours a week Deadline for submitting Resume and Application: March 31, 2008 How to Apply On The Job Training Description Trainee will support the following tasks: Research- Online, through interviews and resources such as the Library of Congress, government and non-government agencies. Policy Analysis- Perform policy analysis and present recommendations. Writing- Summarize research findings and work with staff members on producing analytic research reports. Host Company Description Company provides market research and policy analysis on the U.S.-Japan relations for multinational corporations and government organizations. Consultation on various areas including telecommunications and IT, advanced technologies, energy and environment, innovation and competitiveness. Tracks current developments in high-technology sectors, and provides various support services to media and policy organizations. Qualifications Recent university graduates and young professionals between the ages of 21-35. Academic degree or professional certificate in related field One year work experience in related field or 5 years of work experience in related field in absence of a degree or professional certificate Strong desire to improve knowledge of American society and culture. Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent English communication skills Excellent writing and editing skills Experience conducting research and analysis Contact No phone calls, please. How to Apply Training Field: Telecommunications A global IT and Telecommunications firm is looking for an Information Technology and Communication Management intern for their Washington DC office. The candidate must be fluent in English and Japanese and have an IT security Network/ Engineering background. The chosen candidate will receive valuable advanced training in IT and telecom technology. This is a paid internship and will be for twelve months with the possibility of a six month extension. The internship is available immediately. Training Field: Hotel Management Two prestigious hotels in the Washington DC area offer internships in the following areas: Food and Beverage Front Desk Hotel Operations Hotel Management Culinary and Catering A high level of English fluency is required as well as a background in hotel and hospitality services. The next internship cycle will begin in Summer 2008. These are paid internships lasting twelve months with the possibility of a six month extension in Hotel Management field only. Deadline for submitting Resume and Application: March 31, 2008 How to Apply Training Field: NGO Administration and Management Non-profit organizations in the Washington DC area offer internships in the following areas: Program Administration/ Nonprofit Management Development and Fundraising Public Relations Theater Arts Graphic Arts The positions are for twelve months each with the possibility of a six-month extension and are available immediately. These are non paid internships. How to Apply Training Field: International Logistics A Global Customs House Broker and Freight Forwarder are offering the following positions in their New York/New Jersey facility: Import/Export International Transportation Logistics Accounting Business Administration Marketing These positions are for twelve month and successful candidates may be granted extensions up to an additional six months. These are non paid positions. How to Apply How to Apply: Please send your one-page resume and a completed ICLS IEBT Application to iebt@icls.com immediately. (Please use Microsoft Word as the format for your resume.) Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews. All applicants will be informed of the status of their applications within three weeks.