Marketing & Public Relations (Winter 2018)
International work experiences can give you an edge in the job market, especially in marketing and communications fields. Participants will be matched with internships that connect to their creative passion and offer real-world experience in unique fields. In addition to living in shared accommodations with participants from both tracks of the Winter Theme Based Program, there will also be ample opportunity to participate in a variety of educational content with other participants as well as explore Israel during free time..
Applications for Winter 2018 Theme Based Programs are closed. Applications are open for Summer 2018 Theme Based Programs.
Onward Israel Theme-based programs are designed for applicants with a specific interest in working and exploring Israel through a topical lens. Preference will be given to applicants who are not eligible for a community or national partner based Onward Israel program.
This Onward Israel program is operated through a partnership between the Beacon and Shapira Foundations and other leading philanthropists, Masa Israel Journey, The Jewish Agency for Israel. It is organized by Sachlav.
Participants on Onward Israel programs that are run in partnership with Masa may return to Israel on long-term Masa programs after Onward Israel. They may also be eligible for additional scholarships from Masa to help fund their participation, although the size of that scholarship may be influenced by prior participation on Onward Israel. For details please contact Masa Israel Journey directly.
All participants are responsible for cost of and arranging their own flights.
Participants will be required to submit a $250 program security deposit in cash upon arrival in Israel. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the program pending good standing.
Admission is rolling. Applications will close on November 1, 2017 or earlier if the program fills.
DATES
January 3 – February 28, 2018
COST
$500: includes housing, insurance, modest food stipend, ground transportation and program costs.
All participants are responsible for the cost of arranging their own flights.
Participants will be required to submit a $250 program security deposit in cash upon arrival in Israel. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the program pending good standing.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Apartments or dorm-style housing in the Greater Tel Aviv area.
The number of participants to an apartment or room is dependent on the size of the accommodations and number of participants on the program.
*Participants will live in shared apartments with participants from both tracks of the Winter Theme Based Program*
This program is open to young adults from around the world with an interest in working in this area:
Between 19-27 years old (or at least one full year post-high school at the start of the program) who have NOT spent 3 or more months in Israel as part of an educational or peer-program (this includes semester abroad, gap year or any other MASA or Onward Israel program)
Fluent in English
Previous participation in Taglit-Birthright Israel is encouraged for any eligible applicants
Possible internships include:
Social Media and outreach internship with local NGO or non-profit
Business Development internship with social media start-up
Event coordination and promotion intern for management company
Public Relations internship with a museum
Not sure what type of internship you are looking for or unsure if you can find it in Israel? Our internship coordinators work one-on-one with each participant!
If you have questions about your eligibility or for more information about these programs in general, please contact Rebecca Zuck at RebeccaZ@onwardisrael.org
