WORK & TRAVEL USA

INTRODUCTION

Work & Travel USA is an exchange visitor program that enables foreign university students to gain a greater understanding of the United States by providing them an opportunity to work & travel in the United States. Participants have the unique chance to experience life and culture in the U.S. as more than just the tourists and to share their own tradition and culture with people from the U.S. as well as other International students. During summer holiday periods, overseas participants are able to work side by side with their U.S. counterparts at temporary entry – level jobs. This program is designed to achieve the educational objectives of international exchange by directly involving students in the daily life of the country during their summer holiday. It allows the participant to earn modest spending money and, at the same time, offset some living and travel expenses during their stay in the U.S. After finishing their work commitment, students have an optional travel period to sightsee and further explore the American landscape. An unforgettable summer awaits you: you will be able to use both your work time and free time to enjoy yourself and increase your knowledge of U.S. culture.

PLACEMENT DETAILS

Type of Job

The placement are usually in the following industries :

• Amusement parks
• Food and beverage retail concessions
• Retail stores/shop in tourist towns
• National Parks
• Ski resorts

The positions that are generally available include :

• Lifeguard
• Housekeeping/Maids
• Amusement park/National park/Ski resort crewmember
• Painters
• Landscaping

Participants will be placed in a job or position based upon his/her interest and skills. However, it is important that you are flexible about the type of work you will be doing.

JOB LOCATIONS
While choosing the job location, it is very important that you are flexible and open-minded about the positions available. It is more important to have a position for which you are qualified and you will enjoy than to be in a particular region.
You should also be aware that some locations are a lot colder, hotter or more humid than the climate you experience at home.
Most of the jobs are located throughout the United States in isolated resort areas, not in city centers. This does not mean that there are not any people in these areas or that there is nothing to do. You will be with people from the U.S. and with other International students who are either working or vacationing nearby. Instead of focusing on urban nightlife and parties in your free time, you will have the opportunity to explore local areas of natural beauty and tourist attractions.

PAY

The salaries you will get should cover the cost of living and enable you to save some extra money to help to reduce travel expenses. You can generally expect a 6-8 hour work day and 5-6 day work week. You will probably be working 35-40 hours a week. You can expect to receive a federal minimum wage of $5.15 per hour in non-tipped positions and at least $2.13 per hour in tipped positions.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Age between 18 to 28
2. You need to be a full time student at the time you submit your application.
3. English must be an intermediate level at least.
4. You must be able to arrive in the USA before your employment begins.
5. You are able to stay in the United States through the duration of your program.
6. You are capable of performing the duties and task outlined in your job description.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A completed application form with signed terms and conditions. If you are under 21, your guardian’s or parent’s signature must appear in the application.
• Two original letter of reference in English.
• Resume or CV
• Proof of student status form must be filled, sealed or stamped by the University. A University letter which includes the same information as on form is also acceptable.
• A job offer (for self-arranged participants only)
• Copy of passport
• Visa denial form (If applicable)
• J1 visa if an applicant has previous J1 experience
• 2 passport photos
• Signed refund policy form