Host an IAESTE Intern   IAESTE United States makes it easy for your company to host an international intern for up to 12 months. With more than 55 years of experience, we will guide you through the process so you are free to concentrate on the benefits of the exchange experience.

IAESTE Placement Service

To Begin The Process:

1. During the fall, describe your company or research institute's need for an intern in the spring, including qualifications and time frame, by completing an Offer of Training form. Please feel free to contact us to get this process started, we'll be happy to provide you with more information, answer any questions that you might have or to assist with completing the form.
   
2. In January, we will exchange your offer with one of our 80+ IAESTE counterparts, who will then nominate a highly qualified student candidate.
3. During the spring, you accept or reject the candidate. If you accept, IAESTE United States finalizes all of the paperwork, including the J-1 visa authorization. Relevant program fee is due only after you accept a candidate.
   

IAESTE Advantages

• Broadens your internship pool to include strong global technical students without broadening your administrative burden
• Increases global and intercultural awareness among your staff
• Builds connections to international companies, universities, and professionals
• Facilitates your evaluation of international candidates to hire at an overseas affiliate office or for your graduate level research program
 

IAESTE Potential Employer Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is IAESTE?
   The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience is an international network of exchange organizations that facilitate international technical internship exchange.
2. What is IAESTE United States?
   IAESTE United States is a program of the Association for International Practical Training (AIPT), a non-profit exchange organization based in Columbia, Maryland. IAESTE United States represents the U.S. in IAESTE international.
3. What is IAESTE University of Houston?
   IAESTE University of Houston is one of more than 25 Local Commitees (LCs) based in nation's top technical universities across the United States. Through the cooperation with the national organization, industries and the university, the LC promotes benefits of international exchange in the field of science, engineering and architecture.
4. What is the minimum salary?
   $300 per week or enough to cover the cost of living. Keep in mind that $300 is a rough national average and that in some areas the cost of living may be higher. IAESTE interns are generally paid $8 to $12 per hour. IAESTE interns are motivated by the experience to train in the U.S. but they must be able to cover their costs (room, board, etc.) during their training.
5. What about insurance?
   All students arrive fully insured.
6. What about housing?
   The local chapter of IAESTE will assist you and the intern in locating appropriate housing.
7. What about taxes?
   Interns are responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes with the exception of Social Security and Federal Unemployment taxes.
8. How long has IAESTE been operating?
   IAESTE United States was established at MIT in 1950.
9. How many countries are in the IAESTE network?
   The number is constantly changing, but currently there are more than 80. Approximately 30,000 students apply to IAESTE internship exchange worldwide.
10. What is your interest in this program?
    Each job raised in the U.S. for an international student provides the opportunity for a US student to go abroad for an internship.
11. If this person arrives and does not work out, am I obligated to keep him/her?
    No. We do request that you do everything possible to make the arrangement satisfactory, but if it just is not working, you may terminate employment.
12. What is my legal responsibility?
    As the legal sponsor, IAESTE United States/AIPT assumes responsibility for your interns while they are in the United States, with respect to the J-1 visa and immigration matters. AIPT/IAESTE United States is designated by the Department of State to issue J-1 visa documentation. As a host employer, you are responsible for keeping IAESTE informed of any changes in the program or important developments.
13. What activities do I have to plan with the interns?
    We always recommend a company to keep the interests of the student in mind, such as company picnics or sporting events, but it is not a requirement. The LC will be responsible for coordinating social activities.
14. Why should I hire an international student when I can benefit a US student?
    By providing placement for an international intern, you are helping a US student due to the reciprocity of this program.
15. I can’t host an intern, so how else can I get involved?
    Companies can support IAESTE University of Houston activities, and non-students can even join as professional members. (See the Industry relations page for more info.)
16. I've already identified an international intern. Can IAESTE help the hiring process?
     IAESTE United States provides the necessary paperwork to sponsor the participant on the J-1 intern visa. Please see more information on our national website regarding IAESTE Visa Authorization Service.
17. I still have more questions.
    We are waiting to hear from you! Please contact us at iaeste@uh.edu