| HOSPITALITY WORK EXPERIENCE |
This
 Work & Study program combines a
Italian course (4 weeks minimum) in several NIK|LAS destination with a job placement after your course in the
coastal region of Lecce, Italy. We offer young student travellers the opportunity to experience the
Italian culture firsthand. Learn or improve your Spanish language skills with an in-country course, and later put your new skills to good use while you work in one of the most famous tourist resorts of
Italy. |
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Candidate's Profile |
| This program is opened to to
nationals from: ANDORRA, ICELAND, ISRAEL, MONACO,
NORWAY, SAN MARINO, SWITZERLAND, and citizens of THE EUROPEAN UNION (Belgium,
France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Republic of Ireland,
United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania).
Age between 18-35 years. |
| Structure of the Program |
| The NIK|LAS Study & Work Program consists of 2 phases: 1st: Minimum 4 weeks of Standard Italian language (available in Rome, Florence, Lecce, Milan, Sienna). 2nd: The Work placement may last 2 months or more |
| I Part - Course |
 The program is designed to help improve your effectiveness as a
Italian Speaker, so you can be more efficient in your
work post. With a higher level of Italian, you’ll be more likely to land a more interesting and potentially tip-earning position, as a bartender or waiter, for
example. Arrangements can be made to take extra courses before you start your
work placement. In order to qualify for the work placement you must have an upper intermediate level of fluency.
Location: Rome, Florence, Lecce, Milan, Sienna |
| II Part: The Work Placement Period |
Type of Positions: Bartender, Amusement park attendant, Waiter/Waitress, Kitchen assistant, Waiters’ Assistant (Runner), Hostess (in restaurants, cafes, bars, amusement parks...) or in general services like shops, boutiques....  Work Placement Fees: $850 USD The work period will be: 2 months to 3 months. On-site Language Skill exam fee: $140 USD (For non-beginners, who skip the language course phase) Start Dates: March - November |
| Location: Lecce, Gallipoli, Santa Maria di Leuca, Costa de Salento, Otranto, Pescara, Rome, Milan, Venice, Perugia, and others |
| APPLICATION: required documents |
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You will work in Coast
of Lecce area. It is one of Italy's popular tourist destinations. The area's mild climate is the root attraction that makes it possible to enjoy the beaches and a wide variety of outdoor activities year round. You’ll likely work in the resort areas of
Lecce. Work placements are in 3 to 5 star hotels.
