Host Site Requirements

HOST SITE REQUIREMENTS:

·         Host sites must be incorporated companies or organizations.

·         Host sites must be in business for at least 2 years

·         Host sites must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) used for tax purposes.

·         Host sites must have a Dunn and Bradstreet (DUNS) Number unless the organization is an academic institution or government entity. A DUNS number can be obtained for free, in as soon as one day, by all organizations required having one for U.S. government contracts (such as the DS-7002 Training/Internship Plan). Contact D&B at www.dnb.com/us or call 866-785-0428 CST to apply.

·         Host sites must have a current Workman’s Compensation Insurance Policy.

·         Host Sites must have appropriate facilities and equipment to provide the internship program.

·         The host institution must provide continuous on-site supervision and mentoring of participants.

·         Host Site must have 5 employees ON SITE for every 1 trainee/intern.

·         The host institution must assign the participant to a qualified direct supervisor who has the skills and experience necessary to provide training and monitor the participant's progress.

·         Host sites cannot place interns in positions that displace American workers.

·         Host sites cannot place interns in positions of ordinary work, or positions that would normally be filled by locally-hired employees.

·         All host sites that have fewer than 25 employees or less than $3 million in annual revenue that have not previously participated in the YMCA International Training/Internship programs will be visited by a YMCA representative prior to the application approval.

·         Host companies must conduct periodic written evaluations of trainees and interns.