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High School Work Experience Programs Abroad

What better way to spend your teenage summers than seeing the world and making some cash-monay? It’s time to graduate from that lemonade stand and travel with a purpose. Working internationally is a huge resume booster, especially if you do it before you start college (#motivated). It shows that you’re willing to escape the, well, comforts of your comfort zone, and challenge yourself. Working abroad is where adventures meet paychecks. While most high school jobs abroad are for teens ages 18 and over, you can still gain international experience from things like internships or volunteer jobs!

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Costa Rica: Healthcare Education & Medical Outreach

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GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

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International Medical Aid (IMA)
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Global Health & Pre-Medicine Internships Abroad | IMA

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Go Abroad China Ltd.

High School Language Exchange Program

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Global Leadership Adventures
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Global Leadership Adventures

GLA Costa Rica Internship: Environmental Stewardship

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Projects Abroad
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Projects Abroad

Medical Internship with Projects Abroad

Doing your medical and healthcare internship abroad with Projects...

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ARCC Programs
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ARCC Programs

Ecuador & Galápagos: Animals of the Amazon

Embark on a transformative 19-day service-learning program in Ecu...

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Asia Hope Camp Organization
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Asia Hope Camp Organization

NGO Operating K-Pop Entertainment & Korean Languge School

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Language Vacation
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Language Vacation

Spanish Summer Immersion for Teenagers in San Sebastian

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EHL Hospitality Business School
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EHL Hospitality Business School

EHL Pre-university Courses - Summer Camps

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The Experiment in International Living
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The Experiment in International Living

The Experiment: Ghana Internship: Contemporary Art & Culture

Your Experiment program starts in Accra, the capital of Ghana, a ...

St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation
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St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation

High School Volunteer Abroad Program

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Volunteering Journeys
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Volunteering Journeys

Sports Volunteering in India: Football Coaching

Sports coaching involves developing and nurturing the talent and ...

Our Generation Voluntary Organisation
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Our Generation Voluntary Organisation

International Health Internship

Our Generation Voluntary Organisation offers a unique four-week i...

GPSA for Health
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GPSA for Health

Medical Experience in Guatemala for High School Students

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December 14, 2023by: Spencer Wardle - CanadaProgram: Conservation Programs in Kenya for Teens
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This summer I went to Kenya with projects abroad. I spent two weeks volunteering with giraffes and doing conservation work. My time was absolutely amazing and I met so many new friends. I had such a good time I am already planning my next volunteer trip to Peru with them next year.

A Guide to Working Abroad in High School

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As you check out work programs for teenagers abroad, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that providers make safety a priority. Meaning, they will place you in a safe work environment and will support you the whole way.

Spain is a popular summer work destination because it offers so much more than just Spanish practice. Aside from earning money, you can see a flamenco performance (or join in if you’re brave enough to dance), go hiking, peruse Picasso paintings at the Prado museum, and learn Catalan, one of several regional dialects.

Kenya is a great option if you are under 18 and looking for volunteer work opportunities. This is country of stark contrasts. Kenya has a whopping 19 national parks and reserves boasting lions, zebras, and pygmy hippos.

China is a country that over a billion people call home. With so many people, you can bet there are countless options for work and play. It’s not only an economic powerhouse, but a cultural wonder as well. Head to Beijing for its job market as well as the fact that it is a popular jumping off point for exploring the Great Wall of China.

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