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What is the Intern Exchange Program?
Who is the Ideal Candidate?
- Enrolled in and completing a degree at an accredited institution
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate student (completed two years of academic studies) *no more than 12 months before the program start date
- Motivated to engage in a structured and guided work-based program in a specified field
- A proactive self-starter who identifies opportunities, solves problems, and asks for more when the work’s done
- Familiarity with WordPress or willingness to learn
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro)
- Strong writing skills for blogs, newsletters, and social media captions
What is the Application Process?
What are the Benefits?
Interning with ALIEEP provides a wide range of benefits, including:
✅ Paid internship opportunities
✅ Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
✅ Exposure to real-world industry practices and networking
✅ Guidance and mentorship
✅ Cultural enrichment
How long is the Program?
Accepted interns/trainees may complete a 3-12 month on-site program at ALIEEP headquarters in Montgomery, Alabama. The maximum internship duration is 12 months, excluding a 30-day grace period before the start date. Please note that an extension may only be requested for programs less than 12 months, 30 days before the end date.
What are the Fees?
Depending on whether the intern is self-paced or has full placement, the program fee will increase between $500 -$700. We require a $2500 payment for a year full placement.
You have the option to extend your placement by paying a fee between $500-$900. Any Expedite request is $500, which is added to the extension fee.
For living expenses, prices fluctuate up $2000, including the housing deposit (one-time fee), apartment, and utilities (water and electricity).
Additional expenses include commuting, car insurance, phone bill, and food, totaling approximately $1,000 per month, depending on the individual.
What Our Intern Say
FAQS
What industry options are available?
- Education
- Pike Road
- Florence High School
- LEAD Academy
- Business, Management, Commerce & Finance
- Hospitality & Tourism (including culinary arts)
- Arts & Culture
- Information Media & Communications
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
- Public Administration & Law
- Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics & Industrial
What does the program fee include?
- J-1 visa sponsorship (DS-2019 Form)
- Pre-arrival virtual orientation
- Health insurance during DS-2019 program dates
- Cultural resources
- Zoom interview with Alieep and Host organization phone screening
- Assistance with DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan
What does the program fee not include?
- Application processing support
- SEVIS fee
- DS-2019 shipping
- Expedited processing
- Health insurance outside DS-2019 dates
- Flights to/from the U.S.
- In-country transportation & housing
- U.S. Embassy visa and DS-160 processing fees
- Translation of documents
How long does it take for the Host Organization to make a decision?
The waiting time varies by candidate and Host Organization decisions, but it typically takes up to two months, depending on visa processing, document review, and acceptance steps.
What kind of support do participants receive?
- Visa Support
- Job Connection