Internship

• Application Deadline: Varies
• Duration: 3-12 months (start dates vary by TSA)
• Program Fee: 3-12 months $500-$1,400
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• For training site agencies interested in hosting a intern, please click here for more information.

AYWC provides human/social service and/or youth work internship placements to international university students with the goal of encouraging and enabling more students to gain practical experience in the United States. AYWC’s internship program places qualified participants in 3-12 month internships with U.S. human/social service host companies and provides an individualized program timeframe, in-country orientation, and personalized service to each training site agency.

AYWC also offers sponsorship to students who have found their own social work internships.Applicants must be current students or recent graduates affiliated with an accredited university. The program fee ranges from $500-$1,400 per participant depending on the length of the internship.

This program is administered under the auspices of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program of the U.S. Department of State. Please note that new U.S. Department of State regulations for the J-1 Visa Trainee and Intern Categories will be in effect as of July 19, 2007, that revise significantly the regulations that previously governed this program. For an overview of the changes, please click here.

Responsibilities of: Participant:

• Submit complete application to AYWC at least 4 months prior to desired program start date
• Pay program fee
• Pay AYWC health insurance fee of $40 per month (plus one additional month for travel time).
• Pay the Consular and SEVIS fees
• Attend appointment at a local U.S. Consulate.
• Find housing in the U.S. (Host agency will provide assistances if no housing is available)
• Arrange and pay for your flight to and from the United States
• Participate in face-to-face and/or phone interviews, if requested by host company
• Represent your home country in a responsible way

Responsibilities of AYWC:

• # Locate internship position, if needed
• Evaluate and help students with application, including drafting of American-style resume
• Arrange insurance, if requested
• Provide and review all J-1 Visa application documents and requirements, including Form DS-2019
• Work with Training Site agency/Host Company to develop training plan (U.S. government requirement)
• Provide support throughout the program in home country and the United States

Responsibilities of Training Site Agency:

• Designate a staff member as a main contact for AYWC
• Collaborate with AYWC to pick an appropriate group start date
• Make AYWC information and program materials available to students
• Conduct orientation seminar upon arrival in the United States
• Provide pre-departure information

To find out about partnership opportunities or to participate in this internship program, please contact Lauren Stewart at mailto:lauren@aywc.org