J1 Trainiee programs are designed to allow foreign professionals to come to the United States to gain exposure to U.S. culture and to receive training in U.S. business practices in their chosen occupational field.
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A trainee must be a foreign national who:
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Has a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least one year of prior related work experience in his or her occupational field outside the United States; or
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Has five years of work experience outside the United States in the occupational field in which they are seeking training.
J1 TRAINEE PROGRAM
USA J1 internship programs are cultural exchange programs that encourage cross-cultural interaction. The aim of the J1 exchange program is to provide professional development and cultural interaction. For this reason, it is within the scope of exchange programs. Those who want to do an internship in America must apply for a J1 visa.
It gives about 300,000 foreign visitors from 200 countries the opportunity to learn about US society and culture per year. Although the purpose of this program is not to make money, most interns can easily cover both the program fee and travel and accommodation expenses thanks to the hourly wage they receive.
Candidates who successfully complete the American J1 internship and return may have the opportunity to reach their career goals faster and easier. This internship will help you raise your English level to the next level, turn the theoretical knowledge you have into practice and get references, while also contributing to your personal development and increasing your self-confidence.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The US Department of State and the US Consulate have announced the J1 internship participation and application requirements of the candidates as follows.
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Tourism Hotel Management, Food and Beverage Management, Gastronomy or Culinary, undergraduate and associate degree student or graduate,
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If graduated, have at least 12 months of work or internship experience in their fields,
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Advanced English for the front office department; intermediate or advanced English for food & beverage and Culinary departments,
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High school graduates who have not attended undergraduate or associate degree education must have at least 5 years of work experience in the field of TourismManagement, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage Management, Gastronomy or Culinary.
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Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old,
Note: Please contact us for non-hospitality internship opportunities.
