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The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is a non-governmental organization that facilitates on-the-job training and offers a variety of career-related job postings abroad, providing the opportunity to work in fields related to your future career goals. |
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Destinations |
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Positions range in length from being 8-12 week summer jobs to being up to one year. |
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Target Audience |
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Students between 19 and 35, residing in Canada, and who are attending courses at universities, institutes of technology and similar institutions of higher education, studying Science and Technology or Engineering; |
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Exceptions can be made for recent graduates doing practical training immediately after final examinations. |
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Funding |
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The participant is responsible for: |
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Travel arrangements and costs, and for obtaining a passport and visa when necessary; |
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Health, accident and life insurance, which are mandatory for the total work period under IAESTE; |
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The application fee to IAESTE; |
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Other: |
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Student salaries in foreign countries are sufficient to cover your food and lodging costs during the period of your employment, but do not cover your transportation and insurance costs. |
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How to Apply |
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Download the application form online and visit the Web site for detailed application guidelines and for the application deadline. |
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For more information contact |
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IAESTE Canada |
P.O. Box 1473 |
Kingston, ON |
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Canada |
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K7L 5C7 |
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Tel: (613) 533-2030 |
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Fax: (613) 533-6869 |
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E-mail: Canada@iaeste.org |
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