Erasmus internship: Ice cream maker

The Erasmus Ice Cream Maker internship is an exceptional opportunity for students and apprentices in pastry, chocolate making, confectionery, or ice cream. This international training allows you to develop your skills, discover new techniques, and broaden your professional horizons.

Why choose the Erasmus Ice Cream Maker internship?

The Erasmus Ice Cream Maker internship offers several advantages for those looking to specialize in the world of ice cream and frozen desserts:

• Discovery of new manufacturing methods: Learn from experienced professionals and master production techniques specific to the program’s partner countries.
• Cultural enrichment: Have an unforgettable experience by exploring new countries, their culture, language, and culinary traditions. Practicing a foreign language daily also improves your language skills.
• Extensive professional network: Meet and interact with colleagues, trainers, and business leaders during your internship, creating a strong network of contacts on a European scale.
• Enhancement of your CV: Participating in an Erasmus Glacier internship is a major asset for your employability as it demonstrates your willingness to progress and adaptability.

Specifics of the Erasmus Ice Cream Maker internship:

The Erasmus Ice Cream maker internship stands out for several aspects:

Duration tailored to your needs

The duration of the internship varies based on educational objectives and the availability of the student or apprentice. It can range from a few weeks to several months, allowing for a complete immersion in the foreign professional environment.

Accessible financing

Thanks to the financial support from the European Union and national institutions, Erasmus internships are accessible to a broad audience. Travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs are often covered, along with pre-departure language courses.

Personalized supervision

Beyond the welcome within the host company, you will receive regular support from a professional tutor and an academic coordinator. These key individuals will accompany you throughout your experience, facilitating your integration and ensuring the success of your internship.

For this internship to be validated under the Erasmus+ program, it is essential for the school to follow these steps:

• Funding: The school must inquire about the procedures to obtain the Erasmus+ grant to prepare its budget.
• Project validation: The school must ensure that the internship project meets its expectations (educational objectives, duration, content, etc.).
• Contact Espamob: This is the time for the school to inform us about its project. (Budget, period, duration, list of students, type of accommodation desired, etc.)
• Preparing the application file: The school must help the students prepare a complete application file (curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, etc.) highlighting their specific skills in the ice and ice desserts sector, as well as their professional project.

How to effectively prepare for an internship in the ice cream industry ?

To make the most of this experience, we share with you some advice to increase your chances of success:

• Research: Familiarize yourself with the host company, its products, working methods, reputation, and competitive environment.
• Plan your departure: Prepare a comprehensive list of essential items for the day of your departure, such as your passport, European health insurance card, internship agreement, etc.
• Prepare for your language stay: Seek to improve your language skills, note down the specific vocabulary you will need daily at your internship site and beyond.
• Show professionalism: Pay attention to your behavior and demonstrate your interest in the profession.

The Erasmus Glacier internship is a unique opportunity to develop skills in the ice cream and frozen desserts industry while experiencing an enriching international adventure. Don’t hesitate any longer and embark on this professional and personal journey!

Review of Amina’s experience:

As a student and apprentice in France, Amina is completing a CAP Glacier Fabricant. During her internship, she had the opportunity to apply all her skills at an ice cream supplier in Barcelona. This experience abroad allowed her to discover a new way of life and different working methods from what she already knew. This unique and enriching experience has helped broaden her professional horizons.

Her missions:

• Selecting the basic ingredients to create fragrances
• Conducting mixes and dosages
• Mastering the functioning of the machines
• Compliance with elementary hygiene and safety rules

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