Program Dates: 2025-26 School Year
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
This is a fully funded gap year or 13th year abroad for graduating US high school students with a vocational or career education background (the organizers use a very broad definition of vocational/career education). Co-funded by the US Congress and the German Bundestag, and administered by Nacel Open Door, this prestigious program is for mature and motivated high school graduates, 18 or 19 years old by August 1 of the departure year, and US citizens, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Prior German language study is not required. Participants will engage in two months of intensive German language training, host family placement, training/school attendance, and hands-on experience through an internship with a German company. This is a great opportunity; Germany is known internationally for the excellence of its vocational programs.
For more information and to apply, go to https://www.nacelopendoor.org/cbyx. More questions? Contact CBYX25-26@nacelopendoor.org or call 1-800-622-3553, ext 613.