Trainee/Internship Program

The Trainee/Internship Program gives international students/participants the chance to experience intern and trainee positions with U.S. businesses and organizations. Qualified participants are matched with organizations to receive practical on-the-job training, gain career experience, and improve their professional skills and resume. Both the Trainee and the Intern programs must directly relate to the participant’s career field of study/expertise. 

Maximum duration is 12 to 18 months respectively, depending on the participant’s field of study and/or occupational field. The program allows for one month of travel upon completion.

Program Eligibility

The Internship

• Must be currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at the degree level or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution. 
• Graduated from a tertiary institution no more than 12 months prior to his or her J-1 exchange visitor program start date.
• The maximum duration in any field is 12 months.
• Be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English

The Trainee

• Must have a degree or professional certificate from a tertiary/post-secondary academic institution.
• Have at least one year of prior related work experience in his or her occupational field 
• Have work experience in his or her occupational field
• The maximum duration is 18 months
• Be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English

Participants must provide proof that they are:

• At least 20 years of age.
• Have a university degree or a professional certificate.
• Have at least 3-5 years of work experience, exceptions for graduate students are a possibility.
• Have experience in the desired field of training
• Able to speak English well
• Flexible, open-minded, and hardworking

Registration Steps

• Pay a non-refundable/non-transferable registration fee
• Pay a non-refundable/non-transferable commitment fee
• Register Online
• Submit a copy of your degree/certificate
• Submit a copy of your Resume
• Submit a colour copy of the information pages of your passport
• Submit two (2) passport size pictures
• Copy of Police Record
• Medical Report (upon request)
• 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
• Detailed Training plan
• Health/Travel Insurance for the duration of their program
• 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
• Detail training plan

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