IGE sources internship and training opportunities in the United States for foreign students and young professionals wishing to learn about American business and advance your career skills. Each employer is vetted by IGE.
You must have sufficient English skills as well as funds to support yourself for the entire length of the program in the United States, including housing and living expenses, and you must apply for positions that are directly related to your educational background or work experience.
Program Number: 2201
Program Duration: 12 months
Location: Roslyn, New York
Housing & Meals: 3 meals/day Provided
Stipend: $17/hour
Host Company Description: Located within an hour from New York City and 18 miles from JFK International Airport. Elegant boutique hotel on Long Island’s North Shore, nestled in the historic village of Roslyn. Lined with charming shops and exquisite homes, the hotel is a true neighborhood destination.
Applicant Qualification: You must hold a bachelor’s/master's degree in hospitality or restaurant management and have at least 1 year of related work experience OR be a career professional of 5+ years in hospitality or restaurant management field.
Training Includes: Shadowing and observing the supervisor in F&B operations, operation management, and customer relations
Program Number: 2101
Program Duration: 12-18 months
Location: Phoenix, AZ or Belcamp, MD
Housing & Meals: Not Provided
Stipend: $16/hour
Host Company Description: The host company has been creating consistent high quality, authentic dry and liquid food products for over 30 years. From product development, processing, and packing to quality assurance, the host company specializes in custom food manufacturing of sauces, seasonings, and dry mixes for retail, wholesale, food service, and industrial needs.
Applicant Qualification: You must hold a bachelor’s/master's degree in business administration and at least 1 year of related work experience OR be a career professional of 5+ years in business administration field.
Training Includes: Shadowing and observing the supervisor in business operations, operation management, customer relations, marketing research, accounting, business development and business management
Program Number: 2102
Program Duration: 12-18 months
Location: Hayward, CA
Housing & Meals: Not Provided
Stipend: $17/month
Host Company Description: The host company has been creating consistent high quality, authentic dry and liquid food products for over 30 years. From product development, processing, and packing to quality assurance, the host company specializes in custom food manufacturing of sauces, seasonings, and dry mixes for retail, wholesale, food service, and industrial needs.
Applicant Qualification: You must hold a bachelor’s/master's degree degree in mechanical engineering and at least 1 year of related work experience OR be a career professional of 5+ years in mechanical engineering field.
Training Includes: Shadowing and observing the supervisor in Quality Control, Material Engineering, Product Analysis, Production Management, and Research and Development.
Program Number: 2103
Program Duration: 12-18 months
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Housing & Meals: Not Provided
Stipend: $18/month
Host Company Description: The host company consists of three “Pillars” of operations. The three pillars are focused on ingredient supply, research & testing, advanced production of quality, healthy and delicious foods. The host company is the leading provider of nutraceutical ingredients extracted from New Zealand Blackcurrants. The ingredients are used in a variety of applications word wide for the supplement, food and beverage industries. The products are distributed and sold throughout the United States, Europe and Asian countries.
Applicant Qualification: You must hold a bachelor’s/master's degree in trade or logistics and at least 1 year of related work experience OR be a career professional of 5 or more years in trade or logistics field.
Training Includes: Shadowing and observing the supervisor in Import, Export, Logistics Management, and Operation Management.
Program Number: 2104
Program Duration: 12-18 months
Location: Lafayette, CA
Housing & Meals: Not Provided
Stipend: $17/hour
Host Company Description: The host company is a leading exporter of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and have built their business on service, relationships, and experience. We work with more than 300 growers throughout the U.S., South Africa, and South America and export to wholesale distributors and retailers in more than 35 countries in Asia, the Middle East, South America and Europe.
Applicant Qualification: You must hold a bachelor’s/master's degree degree in accounting or finance and at least 1 year of related work experience OR be a career professional of 5+ years in accounting or finance field.
Training Includes: Shadowing and observing the supervisor in Accounting Software, Corporate Finance, Payroll System, Accounts Payables/Receivables, and Corporate Tax.