Independent Work Abroad in Switzerland

Internships Abroad

See the world. Follow your ambitions.

Cultural Vistas offers an array of personalized and enriching professional internship and training programs in Argentina, Chile, France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland.

Cultural Vistas’ internships abroad programs provide customized summer and year-long internship placements tailored to students’ specific skill sets, ambitions, and career aspirations.

Their programs allow students to see the world, experience new cultures firsthand, and gain the transferable skills that will set them apart in today’s global marketplace.

For applicants who have already secured an internship, work authorization services are also available. Their internships abroad programs are administered in cooperation with their partner organization COINED in Argentina and Chile, and Cultural Vistas representatives in Berlin and Madrid.

In addition to individualized internship placements, participants receive assistance with language training, foreign language resume writing, pre-departure cultural and logistical information, as well as in-country and re-entry support.

Independent Work Abroad in Switzerland

Secure a traineeship in your field and advance your career abroad for up to 18 months as a Stagiaire in Switzerland.

The Independent Work Abroad in Switzerland program provides work authorization for U.S. citizens who are recent college graduates. Participants find their own host companies and negotiate the terms of employment. Work authorization (Stagiaire visa) can be provided for up to 18 months. Start dates are flexible.

Program Benefits:

• Assistance during the application process
• Pre-departure information mailing
• Work authorization services
• Support throughout the program in Switzerland and the United States
• Re-entry information and tips on marketing international experience to U.S. employers

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizen
• 18–35 years of age
• Degree from an accredited college or university
• Work experience in a related field (your host company will determine what is sufficient)

Location: Switzerland

Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply at least 12 weeks prior to your desired start date.

Read more and apply here.