International Center for Language Studies, Inc.

Washington,  D.C.

 

 

CURRENT INTERNSHIP (ON-THE-JOB training) OPPORTUNITIES

IEBT Program

Please note that due to current economic crisis and high unemployment rate, paid internships are not available.

 

Training Field: Hotel Hospitality

Training Field: Market and Research

Training Field: Management and Finance

Training Field: Website Development & Marketing

Training Field:  Television Broadcast Production

Training Field:  International Relations

 

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.

Updated:  January 23,2009


Training Field: Hotel Hospitality

Training Goals: To learn professional procedures for formal service in hotel food and beverage.

Training Length: 12 months

Program Start Date: Autumn 2008

Host Company Type:  A full-service hotel of leading lodging company

Location: Metro Washington, DC area

Compensation: Stipend available

Training Hours: 32-40 hours a week

 

On The Job Training Description

Traineeship/Internship will focus on the different areas of the hotel’s food and beverage division, including room service, bartending, serving and hosting.

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

Excellent English skills are very important since the trainee/intern will be constantly working with guests. Previous restaurant or serving experience is preferred, but not required.

Contact

No phone calls, please. How to Apply


Training Field: Market and Research

Training Goals: The purpose of the training plan is to ensure that the trainee becomes acquainted with many aspects of economic research and computer graphics for the purposes of a TV production.

Program Start Date: Autumn 2008

Location: Metro Washington, DC area

Training Hours: 35-40 hours a week

 

On The Job Training Description

Researching/writing and producing business television programming.  Trainee/ intern will learn special research skills, gain a broad knowledge of macroeconomic factors impacting business and nations around the world and a gain access to a vast network of organizations and experts to contact for future research needs.

Host Company Description

An investment research and consulting company producing television programming on global economic development and working with international trade associations to market their services.  Company creates highly specialized financial programs featuring leading figures of the financial world and many foreign and U.S. government officials. 

Qualifications

  • 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 in a related field

  • Strong desire to improve knowledge of American society and culture.

Contact

No phone calls, please. How to Apply


Training Field: Management & Finance

Training Length: 12 months

Program Start Date: Autumn 2008

Location: Metro Washington, DC area

Compensation: Unpaid for first 3 months. A small stipend will be considered afterwards.

Training Hours: 35-40 hours a week

 

On The Job Training Description

Trainee will receive entry-level training in the American venture capital industry.  Activities/topics may include, but are not limited to conducting fundraising activities, capital investments, financial markets, corporate finance and governance.

Host Company Description

A management and financial advisory firm that implements accelerated growth strategies, facilitate mergers and acquisitions, and introduces financial sponsors and/or direct investors on behalf of its clients.

 

Qualifications

  • Strong English communication skills

  • A desire to learn about American venture capital

Contact

No phone calls, please. How to Apply


Training Field: Website Development & Marketing

Training Goals: To learn professional procedures for formal service in hotel food and beverage.

Training Length: 12 months

Program Start Date: Autumn 2008

Location: Metro Washington, DC area

Training Hours: 32-40 hours a week

 

On The Job Training Description

Training position will focus on website development for media and business association purposes. Trainee will become acquainted with many aspects of economic research and computer graphics and develop knowledge of marketing, using television, the internet, direct mail, and direct contact with business and government officials.

Host Company Description

An investment research and consulting company producing television programming on global economic development and working with international trade associations to market their services.  Company creates highly specialized financial programs featuring leading figures of the financial world and many foreign and U.S. government officials. 

Qualifications

  • Academic degree or professional certificate in related field

  • One year work experience in web development and/or marketing or 5 years of work experience in related field in absence of a degree or professional certificate in a related field

  • Strong desire to improve knowledge of American society and culture.

Required skills/knowledge

  • Excellent English communication skills

  • Computer skills

Contact

No phone calls, please. How to Apply


Training Field: Television Broadcast Production

Training Goals: To provide the trainee with knowledge and skills in the field of media and broadcasting.

Training Length: 12 months

Program Start Date: Autumn 2008

Location: Metro Washington, DC area

Training Hours: 32-40 hours a week

 

On The Job Training Description

The following aspects of Television Broadcast Production will be covered:

  • TV production, including camerawork and postproduction editing

  • TV programming and on-air monitoring, including viewer ratings and statistics and identifying and interviewing guests for TV program

  • Marketing, PR and promotions, mass media relations and networking computing

  • General administration related to programming

Host Company Description

An investment research and consulting company producing television programming on global economic development and working with international trade associations to market their services.  Company creates highly specialized financial programs featuring leading figures of the financial world and many foreign and U.S. government officials. 

 Qualifications

  • Academic degree or professional certificate in related field

  • One year work experience in web development and/or marketing or 5 years of work experience in related field in absence of a degree or professional certificate in a related field

  • Strong desire to improve knowledge of American society and culture.

Contact

No phone calls, please. How to Apply


Training Field: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Training Goals: To gain practical experience in non-profit work environment focusing on democracy development, U.S. foreign policy and international affairs.

Training Length: 6-12 months

Program Start Date: Spring, Summer and Fall 2009

Host Company Type:  NGOs

Location: Metro Washington, DC area

Training Hours: 32-40 hours a week

 

On The Job Training Description

The following aspects of Television Broadcast Production will be covered:

  • Research a variety of topics for briefing papers, program proposals, and reports.

  • Assist staff with program activities and event planning.

  • Provide administrative support (mail, faxes, filing, travel arrangements,
    and organizing events).

  • Perform other various administrative and programmatic tasks as assigned.

Host Company Description

Nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organizations.

 Qualifications:

  • An intern/trainee should have a relevant degree in political science, international relations, international development, or international studies;

  • Must be well-organized and skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks;

  • Must be flexible and team-oriented;

  • Fluent oral and written English language skills are required.

Contact

No phone calls, please. 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.)  No phone calls please!

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.

Option 1: Two-Week Advanced English and On-the-Job Training

Option 2: Business English and On-the-Job Training

Option 3

Option 4: Intensive English and and On-the-Job Training

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