J1 Hospitality Internship and Trainee Program in the USA

The benefits of the Hospitality Internships Program in USA are:

• Having the opportunity to learn about hotel operations within different departments.
• Getting a personalised Training Plan designed to teach the business practices in the USA.
• Gaining work experience while being paid.
• Choosing from a wide variety of luxury hotels all across the USA.
• Improving your English skills in a professional environment.
• Increasing your self-confidence.
• Boosting your resume.
• Building your professional network.
• Exploring new places and learning about the American culture.
• Making new friends from all over the world.

You qualify for the Hospitality Internship/Trainee Program in USA if you meet the following criteria:

• You are at least 18 years old.
• You are going to train in a field related to your academic or professional background.
• You are sufficiently proficient in English to successfully interact in an English-speaking environment.
• You are able to commit to stay in the US throughout the entire duration of the program.
• You have a passport valid at least 6 months past your program end date.
• Interns: you are currently enrolled in and successfully completed at least one semester of studies at a foreign degree or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside USA; OR have graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to the Program start date.
• Trainees: you have a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution, obtained more than 12 months prior to the Program start date, AND have at least one year of work experience outside USA; OR you have at least five years of work experience outside USA;

The Program Price payable to Aspen Experience consists in:

• Administrative Fee (non-refundable): € 900 – payable at sign-up.
• Base Program Price: € 3,399 – payable after passing the employer interview.

Program Price includes:

• Official Job Offer;
• Work Permit (DS-2019 Form);
• Training Plan (DS-7002 Form);
• Medical Insurance for the duration of the Program;
• Signup interview and documents processing;
• Initial video call training and coaching for the employer interview;
• Pre-Departure Orientation session before leaving to USA;
• Aspen Experience Membership, which includes prior access to new jobs and 24/7 assistance throughout the Program.

Other costs not included:

• Visa Interview Fee: $185
• SEVIS Fee: $220
• Round trip plane ticket
• Pocket money
• Housing expenses

The Program Price has to be paid as follows:

• First installment: € 900 – to be paid within 3 days after signing the agency agreement (covers the Administrative Fee and it is non-refundable)
• Second installment: € 3,399 – to be paid within 3 days after passing the job interview

The Hospitality Internships Program in USA consists in a working visa and a travel period:

• Work permit period: 5-12 months, start date all year-round.
• Travel period: J-1 students are entitled to a 30-day grace period, after their work permit end date, for traveling within USA.

In order to sign-up for the Hospitality Internship and Training Program in USA you need to send us the following documents:

• English resume;
• Copy of your passport, valid at least 6 months past your program end date;
• Copy of your school transcript;
• Copy of your diploma (if the case);
• Proof of work experience (if the case).