International exchange

Why?

	To receive and exchange knowledge of new techniques, production methods and products.
	To work as a trainee for a period of time in a foreign bakery will be quite a new experience. You will learn a lot about the products, techniques and methods used at your exchange place.
	To receive a foreign trainee in your bakery will enable you to receive information on foreign techniques and methods.

For whom?

	Trainees who have recently qualified their education.
	Bakers or confectioners can offer their exchange places.
	Participating UIB countries are: Denmark, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United States.

How does it work?

The UIB has a seperate internet site (www.bakerexchange.org) for the exchange program. It is used as a registration system for trainees and bakeries. In this way, a trainee from one country can go to a bakery in another country for a period of time (4 to 6 months). Apart from registering and enrolling you can also find general information on the system, the rules and possibilities, the costs, the aid you can get and you will find an example of a contract.

If you do not have access to internet, you can ask for written information and application forms at the office.

Phone	+31 317 471 244
Fax	+31 317 423 206

Costs?

	To enrol as a trainee: 20.- euro
	To enrol as a company: 45.- euro
	The bakery/confectionery pays for the cost of living of the trainee and provides him witth pocketmoney.
	The trainee pays for the travel expenses and the insurance and licenses.
	For some countries it is possible to get subsidiaries for exchanges or to get money from funds. Your co-ordinator has the necessary information on these possibilities.