Internship or Trainee placements can be in any of the following
eight categories:
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Arts and Culture |
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Information Media and Communications |
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Education (non teaching posts), Social Sciences, Library
Science, Counselling and Social Services |
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Management, Business Commerce and Finance (including Hospitality
and Hotel Management) |
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Health-Related Occupations (with exceptions - see below) |
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The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics and
Industrial Occupations |
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Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing |
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Public Administration and Law |
Placements should consist of practical training directly related
to your field of study (INT) or chosen career (PCT). Practical
training will vary from position to position, but should include
a rotation of departments, if applicable, and a well-rounded
exposure to the company/organisation. Although the training
takes place in the work place, the program does not allow participants
to simply work in the US (i.e. replace a regular employee).
Casual or second jobs are not allowed, and this includes volunteer
positions. Placements in the following areas are prohibited:
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Au pairs, maids or any other domestic work
such as baby-sitting or housekeeping.
If you'd like to find out more about our Au Pair program,
click here. |
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Camp counsellors |
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Medical interns or anything involving hands-on therapy,
counselling, administering treatment or making diagnoses of
medical, psychiatric or psychological patients or animals |
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Pilots or crewmembers on ships or airplanes |
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Teachers or educational instructors |
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Temporary or staffing agency employment |
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Research based positions |
