Internship Training USA
An internship with a US company is a superb career start and an efficient way to enhance your CV. Participants will also get the chance to improve their understanding of American Business practices and methodologies as well gain valuable insight into American culture and society. Our USA training programme assists international students and young professionals with securing internships and practical training programs in the United States. Our programs help participants to develop the professional skills necessary to work in an increasingly interdependent world.
The Department of State (DoS) has established a new Internship category in addition to the existing Trainee category. Each category has its own new and revised participant eligibility and program requirements.
So at this moment there are two programme types:
1. Internship - A structured and guided, work-based learning in the participant’s academic experience and study as documented in the Individualized Training/Internship Placement Plan (TIPP).
2. Training - A structured and guided, work-based learning which enhances and builds upon the participant’s existing skills in his/her chosen professional field as documented in the TIPP.
Internship training can begin any time during the year and is offered for a minimum of three months to a maximum of eighteen months. As a participant of this programme you will get J-1 exchange visitor visa.
*Please note:* The J-1 exchange visitor visa does not allow international trainees to change the designated host employer or gain employment outside of the original programme or extend their training past 18 months.
Summary of Conditions
Internship Training USA - Summary of Conditions
Type of job Internship placements in various fields.
Salary (other benefits) $8.00 - $9.00 per hour, might vary depending on location and occupational sector.
Accommodation Various accommodation schemes are available.
Location of job placement USA, various locations.
Duration of the placement Up to 18 months. Up to 12 months (hospitality placements).
When to apply? All applications should be submitted 16 weeks prior to preferred entry date.
Eligibility. Who can apply?
1. Fluent in English;
2. Be between the ages of 21-35 (18-35 for hospitality placements).
International Student Internship Program (Intern)
Currently enrolled in a degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside the U.S. OR Have graduated from such an institution within 12 months of program start date;
Repeat participation - yes, if still a student or recent graduate.
International Practical Training Program (Trainee)
A degree or professional certificate from a foreign postsecondary academic institution and at least one year of related professional experience acquired outside the U.S. OR Five years of related professional experience acquired outside the U.S.
Repeat participation - yes, but must wait at least 2 years after the end of previous J-1 Training Program.
Internship placement details
The placement is based on your thoroughness in completing the application packet, your level of English and the business’ desire and need to host an intern. It is your responsibility to provide as much detail as possible about yourself in the application packet. We do our utmost to match the applicant’s professional objectives with the most appropriate host business.
Job positions
Trainee positions are available in the following disciplines:
* Hospitality;
* Arts and Culture;
* Agriculture;
* Information;
* Media and Communication;
* Education;
* Social Sciences;
* Library Science;
* Counselling and Social Services;
* Management;
* Business Administration;
* Commerce;
* Finance (including hospitality and hotel management);
* Engineering;
* Architecture;
* Mathematics;
* Industrial Occupations;
* Public Administration;
* Law;
* Computer Science;
* Marketing and Sales;
* Internships are available in other fields.
Placement regions/communities
You may request a specific region or community in which you would like to be placed. We cannot guarantee your requested region/community, however.
The following is a list of regions where we place participants:
* U.S. East Coast Region: New England, New York, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio;
* U.S. Middle Region: Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas;
* U.S. South Western/Rocky Mountain Region: Colorado, Nevada;
* U.S. West Coast Region: Washington, Oregon; California, Hawaii, Alaska.
Placement requests and enrolment in the West Coast Region are extremely limited during certain peak periods of the year, so you should indicate alternative options.