Traineeship Info

If you are looking for an educational adventure, during and after working hours, Nicaragua is the place to be! No need to worry about how to spend your free time. There’s a practically undiscovered country waiting to be discovered. And if you don’t feel like being too active, just lie back in your hammock and enjoy the beautiful climate, a local rum, fruit juice or a local beer.

Be challenged:

Due to the shortage of skilled and educated workers, many of the traineeships allow for a real intellectual challenge with vast possibilities to really get deep into the job at hand. Take the traineeships that On-stage offers regarding a large biogas project for example!

Discover something new:

Large areas of Nicaragua remain undiscovered and hardly touched by human hand. Some of these undisturbed areas are thought to be filled with pre-Columbian art, and the museums are eager for (trainee) experts who can help them uncover these treasures. This offers opportunities that a continent such as Europe hardly can offer for those interested in archaeology.

Making a difference:

Nicaragua is a poor country and poverty and misery tend to go hand in hand. A large part of the population is unemployed and has very little money to spend, especially on things like entertainment or hobby’s. Many children (and adults) are plagued by boredom and have little to look forward to. Many don’t even have a simple ball to play with. When you have your traineeship with one of the educational projects, you can really make a difference for some of those kids! Not only will you be able to give them something to look forward to, you will actually be in a position to teach them things which will help them later in life.

Broadening your horizon:

A traineeship in Nicaragua really does broaden your horizon. You learn another language, Spanish, and another way of life. All these experiences allow you to grow as a person and most of all force you to really get to know yourself. You will be acquainted with your strong points, as well as your weaker points and how to deal with them. You will gain practical working experience in your field, making your qualifications even more useful.

Challenge your limits

There are people who only dream, and there are people who realize their dreams. If you are dreaming about a traineeship in a far-a-way country, but you do not see yourself hopping on a plane yet, then read the following:

The phase of preparation is really important. When Susana started her traineeship in Chile, she hardly had any travel experience. It was all a big adventure, but also a bit scary.

Months before departing she started visiting outdoor shops to see what she needed for her trip. She also read the books of Isabelle Allende, a Chilean writer. These gave her an impression of the country before she arrived. The travel guide Lonely Planet was also a great help for her. She had read every page before leaving. As her departure date arrived, she was filled with anticipation and excitement for what was to come. Her preparation eased her fears of the unknown and she was ready to leave.

During her first days in Chile she was often tired, both physically and mentally. Not only because of the travelling, but also for all the new impressions. It’s not easy being in a new place, far away from home: all strangers around you, a language you can hardly speak, a culture so different than your own, weather you are not accustomed to, and food you may never have seen before.

As you conquer the challenges in these different areas, you will find you limits and learn to expand them, and after a while you will have a better understanding of how the world goes around. Besides all of the unique moments you will experience, you will also obtain an immense sensation of liberty and independence, which will help you recognize all the possibilities in life and you will notice personal growth and pride.

Another tip. Have a look at www.whereareyou.net and look for travel reports of Nicaragua. In this way Nicaragua will feel a bit closer to you.