Italy
Destination Florence or Milan...
The purpose of this type of placement is to understand how work is conducted in Italy. It is designed to enable you to improve your Italian language skills, understand the work ethic and experience cultural diversity.
Industries:
- Tourism: hotels, travel agencies (Florence,Milan)
- Restaurant and bakeries ( Florence)
- Import - Export trade (Florence, Milan)
- PR/Marketing (Florence, Milan)
- Fashion (Florence, Milan)
- Design (Milan)
- Photography (Milan)
- Textile: clothes manufacturing, dressmaking workshops ( Florence, Milan)
- Leather industry (Florence)
- Arts & Crafts: ceramics, pottery, sculpture (Florence)
- Restoration: workshops for wood, painting and stone restoration (Florence)
- Professional offices: architects, engineers, lawyers (Florence, Milan)Duration
Internships range from 8 – 16 weeks and are unpaid. A minimum 4 week language course is compulsory.
The program includes:
- a four week Italian language course. This can be a general Italian course or a preparation for the fashion industry Italian course for those with a more advanced language level Internship placement with a Milan fashion house
- a language placement test
- ongoing monitoring and support from our partner in Italy
- monthly social activities
- assistance obtaining a tax number
- public liability insurance
- Certificate of participation on completion
- Reference Letter from your host company.
Eligibility
You must be over 18 years of age with a diploma or degree in you chosen field or have relevant work experience. You should also have an intermediate level of Italian language but we can arrange an extension of your compulsory Italian language course to reach this level if required. Fashion applicants should also have an up to date portfolio of their design work.
If you intend to stay in Italy for less than 90 days you do not require a visa. For stays longer than 90 days, you will require a student visa. Professional Pathways Australia will help you with your visa application.
About Milan and Florence
You can choose between Milan and Florence. While Florence carefully maintains its Renaissance architecture and culture, it is not locked in time. The city pulses with life from scurrying students in the university quarter to the businessmen who whiz by on scooters. The rich artistic heritage, the numerous cultural events, and beauty of the surroundings make Florence one of the world’s most beautiful and unique cities.
Milan’s pace is quicker than most Italian cities. Milan, the style capital of Italy, is an elegant city with its wide tree-lined boulevards and graceful architecture. With nearly two million inhabitants, it is not only the economic, financial and banking capital of Italy but also brings to mind culture, La Scala, fashion, design and technology.
Accommodation
Professional Pathways Australia can arrange homestay accommodation (with or without meals), Shared flat or independent flat accommodation on request.
Program Fees
- 4 weeks language + 8 weeks internship: EURO 1,600
- 4 weeks language + 12 weeks internship: EURO 1,700
- 4 weeks language + 16 weeks internship: EURO 1,900