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Gaining knowledge and understanding of the cultures and
societies of other countries is one of the fundamental building blocks of
civilization. Education promotes freedom, liberty - and ultimately,
prosperity, which is why international exchanges are so critical to the
success of the global economy.
The International Exchange and Business Training Program (IEBT) at ICLS is
designed to promote professional and business training exchanges for
international professionals and graduate students. IEBT offers several
options of training based on the language, cultural and professional
experiences of individuals interested in on-the-job (OTJ) training in the
United States. Intensive Regular and Business English Language Orientation
aims at improving four major languages skills - listening, speaking, reading
and writing, and pronunciation as well. Follow up OTJ gives trainees from 3
to 18 months to master business and professional skills, gain knowledge of
American business culture and experience on-the-job training with a U.S.
company or organization.
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ICLS mission is to give exchange visitors the opportunity to enhance their
skills in their chosen career fields while helping them improve their use of
American techniques and methodologies. The professional and personal
relationships that develop between exchange visitors and their U.S. hosts
pays both short and long term dividends.
Short-term, participants acquire skills and familiarization
with American business practices. Long-term, they return to their home
countries and continue to do business with their associates in the U.S.
The IEBT especially appeals to early - and mid-career
professionals and college graduates. The business skills and practices
taught by our experienced instructors, complemented by a guided self-study
component, prepares participants to maximize their ongoing training with
companies and organizations.
Program Opportunities
Unlike many other exchange programs, the ICLS uses a two-step
format, which facilitates both the initial learning and the follow-up “on
the job” training. A one-month intensive business training class is
presented at ICLS in Washington, D.C. followed immediately by a five-to
eleven-month professional internship with a U.S. company.
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training options.
During the first month, participants are introduced to an
extensive network of business contacts in a variety of career fields while
visiting American and U.S.-based international companies and organizations.
They attend networking events, professional and business workshops, trade
shows and other field-related activities in the Washington metropolitan
area. During the program orientation, participants will learn about
the J-1 visa program.
The curriculum covers such diverse yet equally important
issues as global leadership, the new world economy, e-commerce and U.S.
trade and business opportunities. Through a series of workshops, the
intensive business training introduces participants to new business tools
and skills.
Program Training Goals
The IEBT focuses on:
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Creating new business and cross-cultural institutional
links between program participants and their colleagues.
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Introducing ideas that contribute to finding solutions
for long-term international business, social and economic issues.
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Promoting respect for cultural diversity and
understanding of economic development, conflict resolution and democracy
building.
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Enabling participants to share information about their
societies with Americans and learn the same from their American
counterparts.
ICLS Services
Participants receive a full range of services including:
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Preparation of J-1 visa program application package.
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Placement with a U.S. host company or organization.
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J-1 visa Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) orientation prior
to and upon arrival in the U.S.
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Intensive monthly business workshops and cultural
orientation.
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Mentoring and counseling during training, if necessary.
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Monitoring and evaluation.
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