SUMMER WORK/TRAVEL PROGRAM

Summer Work/Travel Program

Our Summer Work and Travel Program offer a cultural exchange with a working component in the United States for University and College student to work in entry-level jobs such as housekeepers, amusement parks workers, waitresses/waiters, and many others to choose from. It also exposes participants to different cultures, while meeting and making long-life friendships. The program also assists the participant in offsetting their program fee or assist with offsetting their tuition.

Participants are allowed to work for a period of 3-4 months, and at the end of their assignment travel the country for an additional 30 days. The program duration is usually between May-September.

Program Eligibility

Participants must provide proof that they are:

• At least 18 years of age
• Currently enrolled in a University or College fulltime
• Able to speak English well
• Flexible, open-minded, and hardworking
• Be willing to participate in an entry-level/unskilled service job

Registration Steps

• Pay a non-refundable/non-transferable registration fee
• Pay a non-refundable/non-transferable commitment fee
• Register Online
• Submit a color copy of your school ID card and Status Letter
• Submit a copy of your Resume
• Submit a color copy of the information pages of your passport
• Submit two (2) passport size pictures
• Copy of Police Record
• Medical Report (upon request)
• Official school transcript (by March each year)
• Submit 2 references (Forms are online)

Program Fees Include

• Guaranteed work placement secured prior to arrival (except for self-arranged participants)
• Hourly Wage
• Paperwork coordination for J-1 Visa Documentation
• Health/Travel Insurance for 4 months
• Pre-departure and post-arrival orientation to the United States
• Housing Assistance
• SEVIS fee
• 24/7 personal support
• Detailed participant handbook that contains all information relating to the program

Program fees does NOT include:

• Visa application/processing fees at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy
• Round trip airfare
• Airport transfers
• Transportation expenses
• Any daily living expenses including rent, utilities, furnishings, meals, etc.
• Any expenses at the place of employment

SELF-ARRANGED JOBS

Applicants who have arranged their own jobs in the United States must submit a written offer of employment or fill out a sponsor employment form. An official employment offer must be on company letterhead and must clearly state the following:

• Company name, contact address phone number, and fax number
• Contact name and e-mail
• Job start and end date
• Pay rate
• Housing description

N.B Any falsified, forged, or fabricated job offers will be rejected without refund.