International PAID Agriculture Training and Internships Worldwide

  United States

Term: Throughout the year 
Length of Position: 3-18 months
Dates: Seasonal throughout the year

Description: The three most important things to know about CAEP:

Who We Are

CAEP is a worldwide organization of partners in 42 countries that work with people wishing to gain experience in worldwide paid internships.

What We Do

Our philosophy is simple: We put learning to work! The experience you have gained practically or what you have learned in the classroom is applied through a CAEP program as on the job training. We utilize our thousands of worldwide hosts to customize the right training program for you.

How We Do It

We match each applicants skills with what a host has to offer and validate the skills you experience on the job. Upon completion of your program you receive an official CAEP certificate of achievement. This certificate becomes valuable pursuing future employment opportunities. We can even place you into several countries to become a "global worker" in your chosen occupation!

Highlights:
- Opportunity for hands-on experience, skills and knolwedge in eight agricultrual related fields
- Paid apprenticeship and internship opportunities
- Certification of skills and experience with the opportunity for validation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL)
- Opportunity to learn about the rural way of life and issues affecting rural communities and those involved in agriculture
- Opportunity for future international placements upon successful completion of the program

Qualifications:
Target audiences include:
* Domestic 2 or 4 year students who are looking for validated internship in their current field of study; or, qualified individuals who have a strong desire for learning skills within their chosen field through hands-on participation and validation.

* Incumbent workers looking to expand their careers through further education and work experience in other related employment.

* International workers desiring education credit and credentialed work experience while participating in CAEP programs.

Cost in US$: Varies per program plus medical insurance and travel costs

Salary / Pay: All CAEP Apprentices are paid a weekly or monthly stipend by their host that can range from USD8-USD12 USD per hour.

Experience Required: yes

To be placed in our International Exchange Program, all applicants must have previous experience in their field or in our Domestic Apprentice Program.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-25

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

CAEP 's Mission Statement: The mission of CAEP, a domestic and international agricultural training and exchange program, is to provide young people with educational and cultural exchanges that will promote a better vision and understanding of world cultures. CAEP offers apprenticeships, internships and international training opportunities in agriculture, horticulture, turf management, enology (wine making), agribusiness, apiary, citrus and equine related industries both in the US and abroad. The CA Education Program is an opportunity for one to gain valuable training, learn more about different cultures, strengthen communication skills, and improve one's employment opportunities in his/her home country.

Year Founded: 1985