Each year, IJS is asked to recruit companies and host families to participate in the Saitama-Ohio Internship (SOCI) Program for young Japanese citizens from Saitama prefecture (State) to visit Ohio to learn about business practices and operations in the United States and specifically the State of Ohio. Hosts are needed for weekends and evenings throughout July.
Program for which Host Families are needed:
Saitama-Ohio Company Internship Program – July 6 – August 3
(any weekend or evening, especially July 13-15 and July 27-29)
Program Description (pdf)
Host Family Application (Online)
2011 SOCI Program Summary (pdf)