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2. Irish Education Partners Educational travel specialists Founded 1989 Established player in the international youth travel market Long standing members of ethical global youth travel organisations (WYSE, ALTO), also ITOA Operating LLP programmes in Ireland for international partners

3. www.iepartners.ie What We Do Place international interns in Irish host companies Full support and mentoring to interns throughout their stay Organise interns’ accommodation, transport, classes, activities Assist with paperwork e.g. Europass Mobility, internship agreements… Approved in 2012 for LLP-LdV funding to send Irish interns to UK Developing new proposals for further outbound programmes

4. www.iepartners.ie How It Works Internship Spec Requirements, dates Host Company Match interns Send CV & documents IEP Telephone interview Select intern Host Company Confirm details and dates IEP Organise accommodation & other services Orientation IEP Assign supervisor Mentor the intern Host Company Support & mentor 24/7 emergency support IEP Intern assessment Host Company

5. www.iepartners.ie Host Company Commitment Present a detailed internship description Provide the resources to fulfil duties (e.g. desk, computer) Assign a supervisor to instruct and support Cover transport pass cost (€102/month) OPTIONAL Complete a brief assessment of the intern’s performance

6. www.iepartners.ie Why host an international intern?

7. www.iepartners.ie Feel Good Factor Contribute to the personal and professional development of young people

8. www.iepartners.ie New Ideas and Insights Benefit from a bright, fresh view on your organisation

9. www.iepartners.ie Cutting Edge Skills Current students and recent graduates are familiar with the latest developments in their field of studies

10. www.iepartners.ie Project or Peak Time Assistance Supplement your workforce for special projects or at peak times

11. www.iepartners.ie Language Skills & Cultural Awareness Access language skills and improve cultural awareness Improve understand of current or new markets

12. www.iepartners.ie Enthusiasm & Fresh Perspectives Organisations benefit from interns’ enthusiasm for living in Ireland

13. www.iepartners.ie Test New Positions or Employees An internship can test the value or viability of a full time position and can also show how an individual can contribute to an organisation

14. www.iepartners.ie Develop Inhouse Management Skills Current employees can develop their management skills by supervising and mentoring an intern

15. www.iepartners.ie Benefit to the Economy Most interns stay with Irish host families, supplementing household income Many are also visited by friends and family and travel around Ireland during their internship

16. www.iepartners.ie Lifelong Enthusiastic Ambassadors On their return, they are enthusiastic ambassadors for Ireland, perceived as the experts on Ireland their families and communities

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