AYWC Internship Program

  United States

New York

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Open

Description: AYWC is currently working with three agencies to provide internships for international students. Our agencies work with at-risk youth and those who are developmentally disabled. Your program will depend on which agency you are working with.

Highlights:
Hands-on training experience working with youth or the developmentally disabled

Qualifications:
-Current university students or recent graduates
-Fluent in English
-Studying youth work, social work, education, or a related subject

Cost in US$: $500-$1400

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-25

This Program is open to Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

American Youth Work Center's Mission Statement: The Center's mission is to assist the staff and management of all youth service organizations in the U.S. and abroad to improve services to children and youth. Our vision is a social service field that offers comprehensive youth development approaches.

Year Founded: 1984