This is a scholarship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange, designed to give participants an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. It is intended primarily for young adults in business, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields. 75 Americans and 100 Germans participate in the program each year. For American participants, the 12-month program begins in late July, and consists of 2 months intensive German, 4 months classroom instruction at a German University of Applied Sciences, 5 months internship in career field.