CDS International, Inc. (CDS) is currently accepting applications for the Summer Internship Program in Germany

This program provides an opportunity for students at U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities to gain international work experience, improve German language skills, and experience German culture firsthand from late-May through August 2011. Internship placements are available in a variety of fields, including, but not limited to business, economics, engineering, finance, German studies, international relations, IT, media/communications, non-profit sector and tourism.

For detailed information and application materials, please visit our website at: http://www.cdsintl.org/internshipsabroad/summerinternshipgermany.php

DEADLINE:  December 15, 2010

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

-U.S. citizenship; non-U.S. citizens must be enrolled students at a U.S. college or university before, during and after the program; Canadian citizen enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university; German citizens cannot participate; U.S. citizens graduating in May 2011 are also eligible

-Maximum age is 30

-The equivalent of 2 years of post-secondary instruction of German

-Participants must have completed at least 2 years of study at a university/ college


CDS is also accepting applications for the Émigré Memorial German Internship Program - German State Parliaments (EMGIP).

EMGIP provides American and Canadian students the opportunity to intern at the Landtage - German State Parliaments. This is a great opportunity for individuals hoping to pursue careers at a regional level of government in the U.S. or Canada, or who are interested in specific policy issues such as the environment, education and/or healthcare. Participants on the program gain practical work experience with a state parliament, utilize their German skills and experience German culture firsthand.

For detailed information and application materials, please visit our website at: http://www.cdsintl.org/fellowshipsabroad/emgip.php

DEADLINES:

December 1, 2010 for Early Summer 2011

March 31, 2011 for Fall 2011

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

-U.S. or Canadian citizenship

-Undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at U.S. or Canadian colleges and universities may apply

-Maximum age is 30

-High-intermediate German skills (oral and written) are required

-At least 2 years of study in a field related to International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Economics, European Studies with an emphasis on Germany; German or German Studies, if applicants have a minor in one of the above fields