Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals - Internship in Germany

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a scholarship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. It is designed to give participants understanding for everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany and the United States. In the US the program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961. In Germany the program is funded through the Administration of the Bundestag and administered in Germany by InWEnt: Capacity Building International.

The CBYX for Young Professionals program is intended primarily for young adults in business, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields, though applicants from all fields are encouraged to apply. 75 Americans and 75 Germans participate in the program each year. For American participants, the 12-month program begins in late July, and consists of 2 months of intensive German language training in Germany, 4 months classroom instruction at a German University or College of Applied Sciences, and a 5-month internship in their career field.
Qualifications : US Citizenship or permanent residency. Age: 18-24 at the start of the program. Language: German language proficiency is not required but strongly recommended. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required for application. Applicants should have completed general coursework in their target internship field either at the community college or university level at the time of application. Work Experience: At least several short-term or one long-term experiences in the applicant's professional track. Experience may either have been paid or volunteer. Other: Ideal candidates have clear career goals, good communication skills and exhibit flexibility and diplomacy
For more information and to apply:For more information, and to apply online, visit: www.CBYX.info.   Questions?  Please contact cbyx@cdsintl.org or 212-497-3522
Deadline: Dec.1, 2009
Location: Germany