Schedule:
3 days in DC - US orientation
3 days in Stuttgart - German-led orientation
2 months in Carl Duisberg Centren language school
- In Cologne, Saarbrucken, or Radolfzell
- I will be in Cologne
4 months in University
- Anywhere in Germany, varies based on interest
- I will be somewhere in the Saarland
- must complete 40hrs of volunteering
3 day Mid-year seminar
5 months working an internship
- German GIZ can help, but it is up to individual to find a job in their field
2 weeks travel time
1 day in NYC -debrief
Basic Info:
I am participating in the Congress-Bundestag Young Exchange for Young Professionals Fellowship. The program aims to strengthen German and US relations through an exchange of individuals between 18-24 years of age. It is funded by Congress and the German Parliament (Bundestag). 75 people participate from American and Germany in an 11.5 month experience aimed at developing professional opportunities, friendships and understanding between Germany and America.
Who Operates:
The US side of the program (interviews through DC) is handled by Cultural Vistas and CBYX. This team selects and prepares american participants and sees them on their way until they reach Germany. Once the Americans are in Germany, they work on preparing experiences for the 75 selected Germans who visit the US.
The German side of the program is handled by the GIZ (German equivalent of State Department in this case) and the PPP program. PPP essentially ends up meaning parliamentary godparent program, because parliamentary representatives play a more direct role in selecting German participants and meeting with American visitors.
Who is Eligible:
Individuals between 18-24 who have clear career goals and have enrolled in a form of secondary education. There are accountants, engineers, agricultural researchers, chefs, mechanics, public policy majors, and a whole host of other professions/interests represented.
3 days in DC - US orientation
3 days in Stuttgart - German-led orientation
2 months in Carl Duisberg Centren language school
- In Cologne, Saarbrucken, or Radolfzell
- I will be in Cologne
4 months in University
- Anywhere in Germany, varies based on interest
- I will be somewhere in the Saarland
- must complete 40hrs of volunteering
3 day Mid-year seminar
5 months working an internship
- German GIZ can help, but it is up to individual to find a job in their field
2 weeks travel time
1 day in NYC -debrief
Basic Info:
I am participating in the Congress-Bundestag Young Exchange for Young Professionals Fellowship. The program aims to strengthen German and US relations through an exchange of individuals between 18-24 years of age. It is funded by Congress and the German Parliament (Bundestag). 75 people participate from American and Germany in an 11.5 month experience aimed at developing professional opportunities, friendships and understanding between Germany and America.
Who Operates:
The US side of the program (interviews through DC) is handled by Cultural Vistas and CBYX. This team selects and prepares american participants and sees them on their way until they reach Germany. Once the Americans are in Germany, they work on preparing experiences for the 75 selected Germans who visit the US.
The German side of the program is handled by the GIZ (German equivalent of State Department in this case) and the PPP program. PPP essentially ends up meaning parliamentary godparent program, because parliamentary representatives play a more direct role in selecting German participants and meeting with American visitors.
Who is Eligible:
Individuals between 18-24 who have clear career goals and have enrolled in a form of secondary education. There are accountants, engineers, agricultural researchers, chefs, mechanics, public policy majors, and a whole host of other professions/interests represented.
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