Hervorgegangen aus:

Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e. V. und

Deutsche Stiftung für internationale Entwicklung

Independent Work Abroad Program for

Americans and Canadians in Germany:
For Students and Graduates who Organize their
own Internships.

The InWEnt gGmbH Independent Work Abroad Program offers students, recent
college graduates, and young professionals under the age of 30 the opportunity to
work in the Federal Republic of Germany. For those participants who need to
improve their German language skills before beginning an internship or career
training program, there is also the opportunity to participate in an intensive language
training course.

The Independent Work Abroad Program is designed for American and Canadian
students, as well as recent graduates who have already gained work experience in
their fields and are ready to expand their careers into the international arena. In this
case, the participant finds the internship on his/her own, and contacts InWEnt
gGmbH with the information from the host company. For this program, the German
work exemption is issued to the participant through InWEnt, and is valid for a
duration up to 12 months.

Please see the following pages for application requirements and procedures. If you
have any questions about the application procedures or the program, please contact
Rana Deep Islam at the InWEnt gGmbH office in Bonn.

Rana Deep Islam InWEnt gGmbH

Tel.: 0228/ 4460 - 1765
Fax: 0228/ 4460 - 1222
rana.deep.islam@inwent.org
Dep. 6.01 / Amerika
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40 • 53113 Bonn
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General Program Information ■ Education

Duration of Internship

Students do not need a work permit in Germany. InWEnt gGmbH will apply for an
exemption for up to twelve months. Further extentions after these 12 months are
not possible.

LANGUAGE TRAINING

In most instances at least 2 years of post-secondary study in German is required. If

further language training is deemed necessary prior to the beginning of the
internship, participants may complete a one-month intensive language training
course in Germany prior to the beginning of the internship.

STIPENDS

A limited number of stipends are available for the language course, which includes
tuition and housing (value Euro 1420). The stipends, provided by the German
Foreign Ministry, are available to U.S. citizens only and can only be granted in
combination with an internship of at least three months for the Career Training
Program.

AGE AND CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

The maximum age for all program participants is 30. You must be a U.S. OR CANADIAN
CITIZEN. Citizens of other countries must be enrolled students at a U.S. college or
university and will be responsible for obtaining a visa to Germany.

EDUCATION

For the Independent Work Abroad Program, at least two years of study at a
college or university is required.

HEALTH INSURANCE

You must have health insurance for the duration of the program. As an enrolled
student, you must either keep your US/Canadian insurance or purchase insurance
coverage yourself. Please make sure that your policy covers your time in Germany.
InWEnt offers insurance coverage, so let us know if you need our assistance.

Program Responsibilities Participant ■ InWEnt gGmbH ■ Company

The following is a list of the responsibilities taken by InWEnt gGmbH, the participant,
and the internship company respectively.

Participant:
- Sends in completed application at least 5 weeks prior
to desired program start date.
- Finds host company and negotiates terms of
internship.
- Arranges and pays for flight to and from Germany.
- Finds housing in Germany.
- Represents home country in a responsible way.
- Non-US/Canadian citizens must take care of their own
visa requirements.
- Applies for residence and work permit with help from
InWEnt.

InWEnt: - Provides pre-orientation mailing.

- Orientation seminar upon arrival (per telephone or at
our offices in Bonn).
- Enrollment in language course, if necessary.
- Assistance with all bureaucratic procedures.
- Provides support throughout the program.

Company: Provides internship and compensation to offset living

expenses (varies between Euro 300 and Euro 750 per
month). Some companies offer an unpaid internship plus
free housing and/or assistance with transportation and
food (summer internship). You must be able to provide
additional funds.

How to Apply Application Checklist ■ Procedures

Please include all the following materials when submitting your application to
InWEnt gGmbH. Applications will not be processed until all materials are received.
 __ InWEnt gGmbH application form

__ Resume in English

__ Lebenslauf (Resume in German with recent photo)

__ Reference concerning your German language ability

__ Statement of fiscal responsibilities

__ Statement of insurance coverage

__ Signed Internship Agreement

__ College transcripts (students) or proof of Diploma (graduates)

__ Euro 300 InWEnt gGmbH administration fee. Euro 100 is a non-refundable

administration fee and must be paid upon application. The remaining fees must be
paid upon arrival in Germany.

Application Procedures

You have two options:

1 Apply before you start your search for a host company. We will provide you a
support letter stating that your work authorization will be taken care of. This
usually improves placement chances. Once you have accepted an offer from
a company, please provide us with complete placement information: dates of
the internship and the host company contact information. Your work
authorization will be issued approximately 5 weeks later.

2 Apply after you have found a host company. In this case, please submit
complete placement information (dates of internship, host company, contact
information) with your application at least 5 weeks prior to your start date. In
each case, the remaining program fees will be paid to InWEnt gGmbH upon
arrival in Germany.

Hervorgegangen aus:
Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e. V. und
Deutsche Stiftung für internationale Entwicklung
 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As a participant in the Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH program

(InWEnt gGmbH in Bonn, Germany), I understand and agree to be bound by the following
provisions relating to my financial responsibilities:

1. I am responsible for all debts that I have incurred during my stay in Germany, including-
but not limited to- money advanced to me by companies sponsoring my internship, rent
and other housing charges, telephone and other utility bills, etc.

2. I must pay all outstanding debts before leaving the Federal Republic of Germany.

________________________________
Participant's Name

________________________________

________________________________
Permanent Address in the U.S.

(_____)__________________________
Telephone Number in the U.S.

_______________________________
Today's Date

________________________________
Participant's Signature

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Deutsche Stiftung für internationale Entwicklung

STATEMENT OF INSURANCE COVERAGE

For students only. Graduates will be covered
by insurance through their employers.

It is a requirement of all InWEnt gGmbH programs that participants be covered by health

insurance for the entire duration of their stay in Germany. Please check the appropriate
option below, sign and date this statement, and return it to us.

As a participant in a program sponsored by Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung

gGmbH in Germany:
Option 1: c

I hereby verify that: (1) I have insurance that covers me during the period of my participation
in the InWEnt gGmbH Internship Program, or I will purchase such insurance prior to my
departure. (2) I have verified that coverage from the insurance company listed below will be
accepted in Germany. My insurance policy carrier is:

Insurance Name:
Address:

Telephone:
Policy No.:

Option 2: c

I do not have health insurance coverage for the time period of my participation in the
program. I elect to purchase health insurance upon arrival in Germany through the
Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH in Bonn at a cost of 3.11 Euro per
day. (Please feel free to request coverage information in advance.)

I understand that neither the International Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH nor its
affiliates bear any liability for my insurance coverage or for any financial liabilities I may
incurr due to lack of sufficient coverage.

Date:

Name:

Signature: