The 2023 year was a very successful year for the Shasta program. Currently there are fifteen Arts et Metiers interns in the United States, including students, apprentice students and recent alumni pursuing VIE. Eight of the students who are currently pursuing internships in the USA have been helped by Shasta mentors and six received Shasta grants. Some of the students could take benefit of the gadz'arts network and find internship opportunities.
We are very proud of our students and would like to wish all of them very successful internships and all the luck in their future endeavors!
Here are some of the testimonials we would like to share with you:
Testimonial #1:
"My goal was to find an internship in the United States. I have always wanted to visit the country and many of my acquaintances were moving to north America to pursue double degrees or work. An international experience was mandatory for my master’s degree that seemed like the right opportunity to do it. I was told finding an internship in the US was very difficult and consequently a very rewarding experience. I got in touch with the American Friends of Arts et Métiers association, which aims at promoting the school and students in the USA. And I found the internship offer on the website...AFAM community manager Albina Patou-Chebykina has connected me to a handful of alumni that could help me with my career plan. From August 2022 to January 2023, I completed my internship at OndaVia Inc, in California. The experience went so well that I extended my stay for 6 additional months"
Testimonial #2:
"AFAM helped me find my internship. We built my project through calls and mails, and I finally found a company near Detroit. Albina and my mentor were very reactive even on the weekend. I recommended this program to the apprentice director of my school, and I hope many students will follow this program. In a few words, this was a very good experience and I enjoyed it a lot! "
Testimonial #3:
"I was able to benefit from the support of AFAM as part of my search for an end-of-study internship at Arts et Métiers. I have always dreamed of doing an internship in a country like the United States and this dream has come true thanks to the help received from AFAM. I am very satisfied with the support received by AFAM, Albina has always been there to inform me, answer my questions, send me offers, give me contacts or even share my CV. My mentor has also always been there to advise me, encourage me and give me feedback on his experiences from the US. I therefore take this opportunity to thank them once again."
Testimonial #4:
"I had an incredibly enriching experience with the AFAM Shasta mentorship program. With the help of my mentee, I not only succeeded in finding a fitting professional project but also acquired the skills necessary to create persuasive and cohesive applications. We dedicated several months to fine-tuning my resume, enhancing my project portfolio, and preparing for interviews. As a result, I achieved my goal of finding an internship in the US and taking my first step into the professional world in the best possible way. I highly recommend this program to any Arts et Metiers student looking for a first professional experience in the US !"
Testimonial #5:
"My mentor, Robert Stelly, has been crucial in helping me secure an internship in the US. His structured approach, regular meetings, and invaluable guidance on my resume, cover letter, and company targeting have been instrumental in my search. Additionally, his assistance with procedures and insightful tips for preparing my stay have given me confidence. I am immensely grateful for Robert's dedication, expertise, and continuous support, which have shaped my journey and will greatly contribute to my future success. I would like to express my gratitude for his invaluable support."
We would like to invite our students to check out our Shasta program and contact us to join it! If you are thinking about pursuing an internship in the United States in summer or fall 2024, it is the time to
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