The Pasadena Sister Cities Committee's internship program fosters and encourages the professional development of participating interns, while providing assistance to Pasadena area businesses and organizations. The program gives young adults (preferably college graduates or students in the latter portion of their degree programs) the opportunity to do meaningful work in a professional environment. As a result, the intern gains practical work experience and first-hand exposure to the way business is conducted in the United States. Internships are normally unpaid.

Following are some guidelines for candidates who wish to participate in this program:

• Participants should be at least 21 years of age and finished (or nearly finished) with their university studies.
• Candidates must have health and accident insurance suitable for international travel.
• Ideal intern candidates will possess some work experience in their home country (part-time or full-time) in their desired internship field.
• Because the intern will work in English speaking businesses or organizations, candidates must have a high proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Following acceptance in their home country, candidates should arrange to have their respective sister city organization submit a copy of their curriculum vitae, including photograph, a letter explaining their specific interest in the internship program, and how their work experience relates to their desired internship. Application materials should be received at least three (3) months prior to their planned internship period. Direct all correspondence to:

• Internships typically last approximately six (6) weeks and do not include financial compensation by the employing company or organization.
• Interns are generally housed by host families in the Pasadena area.
• Intern candidates must pay for their international travel, dining out, entertainment or incidental expenditures during their stay in Pasadena.
• Once the Intern Committee receives and approves an application, an attempt is made to place the candidate with a prospective company or organization. Once placement has been finalized with a company or organization, then housing arrangements are made. The intern candidate shall be notified as the process develops.