1. These are two major institutions that can help you find internship: French-American Chamber of Commerce Ambassade de France aux États-Unis

2. French Embassy can help you to find SHORT-TERM INTERNSHIPS 1 month to 1 year in duration 1 month to 1 year in duration Candidates must be enrolled in an American college or have finished less than 2 years ago Candidates must be enrolled in an American college or have finished less than 2 years ago Candidates do not need to be American citizens Candidates do not need to be American citizens Internships are not always paid Internships are not always paid The French Embassy can help you find a position (but nothing is guaranteed) The French Embassy can help you find a position (but nothing is guaranteed) Contact: Contact:

3. Contact the French Embassy if you are interested in working for: Services du Premier Ministre Le Sénat Les Mairies BNP Paribas Christian Dior Haute Couture Musée du Louvre Vivendi Universal Festival International d’Aix en Provence Institut Pasteur Moët & Chandon Agence France Presse And many other!!!!!

4. The French Embassy can also help those who wish to teach English while visiting France !! 6 to 9 months teaching English in France 6 to 9 months teaching English in France Candidates are placed in schools (école primaire to IUFM) by the French education ministry Candidates are placed in schools (école primaire to IUFM) by the French education ministry Candidates must be between 20 and 34 years old as of October 1, 2012 Candidates must be between 20 and 34 years old as of October 1, 2012 Participants act as English language assistants for 12 hours per week and receive a stipend of 890 euros per month Participants act as English language assistants for 12 hours per week and receive a stipend of 890 euros per month Contact: Contact:

5. Cultural Services of the French Embassy offers various program like for example: Grants for K-12 Teachers of French Grants for K-12 Teachers of French Grants for students 18-25 years old: Youth and Sports Grants Grants for students 18-25 years old: Youth and Sports Grants French-American Commission for Educational Exchange French-American Commission for Educational Exchange You will find more information about those programs and many others online at www.frenchculture.org. The official website of the Culture Services of the French Embassy in the United States. You will find more information about those programs and many others online at www.frenchculture.org. The official website of the Culture Services of the French Embassy in the United States.www.frenchculture.org

6. Other services of the French Embassy in Washington that recruit interns are : Regional Dept. of Ecomonic Affairs Regional Dept. of Ecomonic Affairs N.B.: La Mission Economique reçoit de très nombreuses candidatures, rendant le processus de recrutement très compétitif. Address: 4101 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 2007 Phone: (202) 944-6000 / Fax: (202) 944-6336 France Magazine (English-language magazine distributed by the French Government) France Magazine (English-language magazine distributed by the French Government) En général, France Magazine ne recrute qu'un seul stagiaire. Address: 4101 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 2007 Phone: (202) 944-6069 / Fax: (202) 944-6594 Email: mail@francemagazine.org

7. French-American Chamber of Commerce LONG-TERM INTERNSHIPS Criteria : Intern usually finds the position, using FACC lists Intern usually finds the position, using FACC lists Assignment must be 3 to 12 months in length Assignment must be 3 to 12 months in length Only private companies are eligible Only private companies are eligible Intern must be paid at least the SMIC (about €1300 per month) Intern must be paid at least the SMIC (about €1300 per month) Only full-time positions are eligible (35 hr/week) Only full-time positions are eligible (35 hr/week) Application can be submitted any time during the year Application can be submitted any time during the year Generally entry-level positions Generally entry-level positions

8. FACC : Long-term Internships FACC : Long-term Internships FACC-sponsored internships available at… International Herald Tribune (journalism) International Herald Tribune (journalism) Publicist (advertising) Publicist (advertising) Schneider Electric (engineering) Schneider Electric (engineering) Hilton Hotels (marketing) Hilton Hotels (marketing) Shearman & Sterling (law) Shearman & Sterling (law) Nike France (marketing) Nike France (marketing) Total (petroleum) Total (petroleum) Fidelity Investments (finance ) Fidelity Investments (finance ) The list of companies willing to host an intern is MUCH longer!!!

9. Long-term Internships – where to begin ? Long-term Internships – where to begin ? Begin your search for an internship in France at the very least six months in advance of your availability. Begin your search for an internship in France at the very least six months in advance of your availability. Contact the FACC for help and resources. Almost every major city in the U.S. has a FACC with listings available in their area Contact the FACC for help and resources. Almost every major city in the U.S. has a FACC with listings available in their area French-American Chamber of Commerce 201 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202-4152 Phone: (513) 651-6800 Another good resource is the UCCIFE. Another good resource is the UCCIFE. Remember: most of the interns find their position on their own! Remember: most of the interns find their position on their own!

10. Bonne chance pour votre carrière future!!