Lee Iacocca International Internship Program
Individual corporate, non-profit, and civic internships

SUMMER 2012 APPLICATION CLOSED

SUMMER 2012 INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS

NOTE: DUNN GLOBAL CHINA is no longer an option for summer 2012.

• Apollo Tyres, LTD, India – Corporate Purchasing Intern
• Apollo Tyres, LTD, India – Marketing Intern
• Bracalente Manufacturing Group, China – Project Engineer Intern
• CFC Consulting Company, Ukraine – Marketing Communications Intern
• CREA Mexico, Mexico City – Process Analysis and Support Intern (NGO)
• CROS NT Group, Italy – Statistical Methodology Analyst Intern (Clinical Trials and Pharmaceutical Industry)
• Georgian Prime Minister’s Office, Georgia – EU Integration Department Intern
• Kosovo American Education Fund, Kosovo - Fundraising and Development Department Intern
• Pestana Hotels & Resorts, Portugal – Marketing & Tourism
• VIVA Group, India – Construction Process Analyst Intern
• Yerzhan Tatishev Foundation, Kazakhstan – Alumni Program Intern

Program Fast Facts

• 10-12 Internship placements available for Summer 2012
• Final locations TBD but may include: China, Italy, India, Ukraine, Mexico, Portugal, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kosovo
• Applications Due by:  November 22, 2011
• Internship Selection Announced: January 5, 2012 by email
• Expenses paid including Travel, Accommodations, and stipend for meals In-Country
• Internships are non-credit and unpaid:

  *Credit is not offered.  However, students may seek credit as an independent study with an academic adviser and pay tuition on their own
  *Interns are not paid. As described above, most costs are covered in order to complete the internship without being out-of-pocket money.

2012 APPLICATION CLOSED

Summer 2011 Internship Participant Testimonials

The Lee Iacocca International Internship Program is a unique resume building opportunity to:

• experience working  in a corporate, non-profit, or civic service environment in a foreign culture
• live abroad for 6 to 8 weeks during Summer 2012
• expand your international network

What you will do:

• Work descriptions will be posted here by mid to late October
• Experience the culture and history of a foreign country

Where you will stay:

• The International organization hosting the intern will arrange accommodations including homestay or near-by hotels/apartments

Who may qualify / Criteria for selection:

• All completed applications will be considered; first preference will be given to:
  • Students who have not previously attended an abroad Lehigh-sanctioned program
  • Students who demonstrate a financial need to be able to afford the opportunity to study abroad
  • A demonstrated match between the qualifications of the work or service experience position and the major and/or experience of the student
  • Students in good academic and behavioral standing with Lehigh University

• Sophomore, Junior and Senior undergraduate students at Lehigh University - first preference will be given to upper classmen
• Application completeness and timeliness
• Strong recommendations and good academic and behavioral standing
• A demonstrated interest in building resume with international detail
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership qualities
• An interest in the global marketplace and working in a diverse environment. 
• Foreign language proficiency is favorable but not necessary. Check the criteria for each internship closely to see if a language requirement exists.

Requirements if Selected will be to work with the program Administrator to

• Book round trip flight by mid-February
• Participate in Lehigh Abroad orientation and other appropriate training through Iacocca Institute
• Attend additional mini-training session at Lehigh University in Spring 2012, as required
• Sign a Letter of Agreement and Standard Code of Conduct for Lehigh University by January 30,2012
• Obtain or show proof of a valid Passport that will not expire until 2014
• Register with Lehigh University ISOS Program
• Perform Work Experience Requirements
• Keep a Journal of activity and report to the Lehigh International Internship Administrator once per week
• Complete a program evaluation at the conclusion of the experience
• Participate in a presentation to the Lehigh University community after their return and assist with marketing for the following year