The training program was
designated and is taught by professionals from both the education and healthcare
fields. The format includes the use of workbooks, lectures, videos and hands-on
training. The content includes general information regarding health, safety and
childhood development ranging from newborns to age twelve. In addition, the
needs of the Aupair are addressed in discussions about cultural differences and
adjusting to the United States and his/her new life living with an American
family. Interviewers should become familiar with both the logistics and program
content of the New York City based training program. This will enable the
Interviewer to respond to applicant questions about the program and to offer a
complimentary pre-departure orientation program for the Aupairs.
Logistics
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Aupairs are in class from 9:00am
to 5:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
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Aupairs will have three
roommates.
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Breakfast is served Tuesday
morning through Friday morning in the hotel restaurant. Aupairs are given meal
vouchers for continental breakfasts, which include a choice of pastries, yoghurt,
fruit and coffee.
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Lunch is served in the hotel on
Tuesday and Thursday. Because of the schedule of the CPR training on Wednesday,
Aupairs are responsible for their own lunch on that day. There are many options
for lunch in and around the hotel
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Dinner each night is the
responsibility of the Aupair.
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An optional New York City tour is
offered (by Cultural Highways, a tour company) on Tuesday evening.
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Domestic travel information and
tickets are distributed to all Aupairs on Thursday afternoon. Aupairs depart
the hotel either by taxi, shuttle bus or Host Family pick-up. Aupairs
travelling to their host community via train need only to walk across the street
from the hotel to depart from Penn Station.
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Aupairs are given evaluation
forms to complete about the program once they have arrived in his/her host
community. This feedback enables Aupair USA to continually reassess the
training program to ensure it meets the expectations and needs of the Aupairs.
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Aupairs are advised in a
pre-departure mailing to bring at least $200 in U.S. dollars to cover their
expenses while in New York City.
Content
Aupairs will receive an
orientation package of information upon arrival in New York
B. THE ROLE OF THE LOCAL COORDINATOR
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