Friday, July 04, 2008

life changing work & study experiences

Association for International Practical Training
During its 50th anniversary year in 2000, more than 4,000 trainees from 91 nations advanced their careers and applied their talents at large and small companies in the United States and in 28 other countries.
Bunac - Working Adventures Worldwide
BUNAC currently offers US students and young people work/travel programs to Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Each program offers a unique insight into life in a completely new culture and a chance to spend extended time working and traveling overseas.
Council International Educational Exchange
Through CIEE's World of opportunity you can work abroad, join a student exchange, volunteer overseas, or teach English in a foreign country.
Cross Cultural Solutions
Volunteer or Intern Abroad. Choose from 12 countries, start dates year-round and programs from 1-12 weeks long. Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Tanzania
Footprints Recruiting, Inc.
Footprints links teachers and university graduates with exceptional employers around the world to teach English as a second language.  All positions are for a minimum of one-year - each with the option to extend. Footprints currently has great opportunities in South Korea, Taiwan, China and Japan, and also offers placements in South America.
Global Volunteers
" Global Volunteers sends teams of volunteers to live and work with local people on human and economic development projects identified by the community as important to its long-term development. "
Humana People to People
Humana People to People runs 188 projects in 32 countries world wide, we have about 5000 employees and the work reaches out to about 2.5 million people.
I to I International Projects
I - I places enthusiastic people of all ages and nationalities in safe and meaningful projects worldwide and train TEFL teachers in the classroom and online.
Interexchange
"Our Working Abroad programs range from au pair, teaching English and short-term work placements throughout Europe, to an exciting opportunity for those wishing to experience rural living "Down Under" in Australia!"
Peace Brigades International - Volunteering for a Team
" The volunteers of Peace Brigades International (PBI) come from many different countries, and backgrounds. What these volunteers share is a strong commitment to nonviolence and a belief in the power of ordinary people to create a more peaceful and just world. "
Service Civil International
" a non-profit, non-faith based, non-US government supported network for international voluntary service promoting global tolerance and understanding through grassroots community service in 50 countries. "
Study Abroad.com
A comprehensive online resource for study abroad information.
Volunteer Latin America
Very affordable environmental and humanitarian volunteer and internship opportunities in Mexico, Central and South America. Some have no cost with a longer commitment.
Witness For Peace
Witness for Peace is a politically independent, grassroots organization. Our mission is to support peace, justice and sustainable economies in the Americas by changing US policies and corporate practices which contribute to poverty and oppression in Latin America and the Caribbean. We stand with people who seek justice.
Work Experience Down Under - Build Your Own Working Adventure
Worldwide Work and Travel Programs
World of Study - A Study Abroad Guide
"The Nexus World of Study website is your online information resource for studying abroad. As well as carrying details of thousands of educational institutions - schools, colleges and universities - who welcome students from overseas, you can discover more about our worldwide education fairs and read about the experience of studying abroad."

If you've studied or worked abroad through a program other than those we have listed, we'd like to hear about it. Drop us an email to feedback@coolworks.com