Program Polish-American Internship Initiative
The Polish-American Freedom Foundation (PAFF) in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Poland had launched in 2010 a program supporting talented young people from small towns and rural areas. It has assumed a form of the Polish-American Internship Initiative program, which is technically run by the Educational Enterprise Foundation (EEF) together with companies offering internships.
The main objective of the Program is sending Polish students - mainly those participating in PAFFs programs (scholarship holders of the Bridge Scholarship Program and volunteer students - the participants of the "PROJECTOR - students' volunteer work"), as well as selected from other cooperating organizations and universities - to a summer internship at renowned American corporations.
The Program presents an opportunity to apply for a paid 2 - 3 month internship (during holidays) in American companies, traveling expenses subsidy and assistance with obtaining a visa. The internship is available for full-time students of the second year and above at Polish universities, with fluent command of English, achieving the highest academic results and socially involved.
The program is implemented by the Educational Enterprise Foundation, together with companies that offer internships.
Within the confines of the Polish-American Internship Initiative’2011 Program, 22 Polish students have left for 4 U.S. companies to complete an internship.
The following companies take part in the Program:
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy- an American-Japanese energy concern. It is a world's leading supplier of advanced reactor technologies and services for nuclear energy - accepted 14 students.
WESTINGHOUSE - Westinghouse Electric Company is a group company of Toshiba Corporation. Our commitment to safe, clean nuclear energy is second to none. As we recognize the 125th anniversary of Westinghouse Electric Company, we celebrate our rich heritage of technical innovation and commitment to ensuring our global customers’ success. Westinghouse Electric Company provides nuclear fuel, nuclear services, technology, plant design, and equipment to utility and industrial customers in the worldwide commercial nuclear electric power industry - accepted 6 students.
PITTSBURGH GLASS WORKS LLC- an American company and a leading producer and supplier of automotive glass for world's leading automotive companies. The company also provides services within this scope - hosts 1 student.
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Corporation - an American company which designs and constructs the world's most advanced helicopters used for trade, industry and military goals - hosts 1 student.
We would like to thank the companies for participating in the program and for internship offers, and we wish our students good luck in gaining new experience.
