Internship/Traineeship
The J-1 Internship program is intended for college students or recent graduates to build on their education foundation through cultural exchange. By completing an internship program in the United States, alumni of AIW’s J-1 Intern program will gain practical experience in the American approach to management Read More…
Program Eligibility Requirements are as follows:
To be eligible for a J-1 Intern Program, you must be between the ages of 18 – 35 and meet ONE of the following criteria:
1. A current student at an accredited program pursuing a degree at the Associate’s Degree level or higher. OR
2. A graduate who has received a degree within the last 12 months. This degree must be from an accredited program at the Associates level or higher.
Programme Process:
- Eligibility check for the J-1 Program per the Department of State’s current regulations
- Prescreening interview with AIW representative to ascertain English level and program expectations
- Coordinate Skype interviews with potential Host Organizations
- Assistance with J-1 Filing Application
- DS7002 creation according to the Host Organization's specifications (training plan)
- DS2019 issuance and medical insurance for program duration
- Preparation tips for your visa interview with the US Embassy/Consulate
“Arrival Package” including information regarding your Host Organization, housing, and the local community
Placement can be self-arranged or through the availability of one of our sponsors. The host organization usually pays a salary that will cover their basic expenses. Salary ranges are also based on trainee’s qualifications and skills.
If you are a self-arranged applicant (you have your own Internship placement arranged) then you will need to follow the process below:
- Organize your job placement and training plan with host company
- Register and submit a CV and cover letter to us via email.
- After a job is confirmed all applicants much submit completed documents along with the following:
- 2 references from lecturers
- Bank statement
- Copies of qualification(s) and skill training certification(s)
- 3 passport size pictures
- The relevant fees (contact office)
J-1 Trainee Eligibility
To qualify for a J-1 Trainee Program, participants must be between the ages of 18 - 35 and meet one of the two criteria:
1. A graduate from an accredited institution at the Associate’s Degree level or higher
with at least 12 months of related work experience outside of the United States.
OR
2. A young professional with at least 5 years (60 months) of experience in their field
of interest.
The J-1 Trainee program is designed for young professionals and recent graduates
with work experience in their field of interest. J-1 Trainees are looking to enhance
their careers, gain experience in American work setting, and hone their skills through
an advanced training program.
Pastry Chef
Experience the Culinary Department in a luxury resort environment through a J-1
Internship or Traineeship. During the internship or traineeship program, you will
experience most areas of the culinary department through rotations in the different
roles of the kitchen. The program is designed to give you the experience needed to
excel in the hospitality industry when you return home.
Food and Beverage
Experience the Food & Beverage Department in a luxury resort environment
through a J-1 Internship or Traineeship in the USA. During the internship or
traineeship program, you will experience most areas of the F&B department through
rotations in the different outlets on property. The program is designed to give you
the experience needed to excel in the hospitality industry when you return home.
Guest Service
Experience the Rooms Division in a luxury resort or hotel environment through a J-1
Hospitality Internship or Traineeship in the USA. During the internship or traineeship
program, you will experience most areas of the rooms division department through
rotations in the different roles of the property. The program is designed to give you
the experience needed to excel in the hospitality industry when you return home.
Accounting and Finance Internship
New York, NY | 6 – 12 months
We are looking for senior and graduate students who want to gain real-world
experience in the Accounting field through a business J-1 internship program. They
must be self-motivated, highly organized and detail-oriented. This is an educational
opportunity and students may receive academic credit.
Professional Requirements:
-Majoring in Accounting, Finance or related field
-Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
-Able to work independently, handle multi-tasks simultaneously and knows how to
prioritize
-Highly organized, detail oriented and responsible
-Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and follow skills
Marketing and Events Internship
New York, NY | 6 – 12 months
Creative multi-discipline brand in SoHo looking for a creative marketing, PR and
digital media intern to join our team!
Our ideal candidate should be able to creatively combines inspiration from art,
fashion, architecture and more to create an effective branding strategy. This position
is ideal for current students or recent graduates looking to have a J-1 internship
program in the USA and get their feet in the door on the marketing, PR and digital
media world.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
– Assist in digital marketing strategy and creative direction of social media
– Research locations to hold events that fit in with the theme of the brand
– Generate leads through phone and email outreach
– Develop and execute creative marketing and promotional campaigns
– Computer research
Self-Placed
Placement can be self-arranged or through the availability of one of our sponsors. The host organization usually pays a salary that will cover their basic expenses. Salary ranges are also based on trainee’s qualifications and skills.
- Organize your job placement and training plan with host company
- Register and submit a CV and cover letter to us via email.
- After a job is confirmed all applicants much submit completed documents along with the following:
- 2 references from lecturers
- Bank statement
- Copies of qualification(s) and skill training certification(s)
- 3 passport size pictures
- The relevant fees (contact office)
Required Documents
- A copy of your passport
- 3 visa photos
- Proof of funds
- School I.D (if in final year of full-time tertiary studies)
- A university diploma (if you have graduated)
- A course list and/or English language test scores
- Bank statement
- DS 7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan (Internship USA)
- Email from Prospective Internship trainer showing confirmation of placement offer.
- The relevant fees (contact office)
NB: Fees for Internship and Traineeship are based on the length of the internship programme. Contact us at Global Insight for details.
Self-Placed Job Links
Make use of online job sites, but look specifically for internship opportunities. Here are a few good places to start:
There are also certain activities that cannot be part of an internship or training:
- Unskilled casual labour positions
- Child care or elder care
- Any work involving direct patient care or contact including work that would require participants to provide therapy, medication, sports or physical therapy, counselling, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, social work, speech therapy, early childhood education, or other clinical or medical care
- A position that requires more than 10% clerical or menial work
- Activities that sponsor may deem as harmful to the applicant or the program
Fees for Internship and Traineeship are based on the length of the internship programme. Contact us at Global Insight for details. If you have any further queries or concerns please feel free to email or call us.
Asia/ Middle East
The Internship Asia Program is for young adults who wish to broaden their experience
in a new cultural setting in Southeast Asia(Thailand) and the Middle East( United Arab
Emirates{UAE} (which comprises of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar) working as an intern
during winter or summer. As an intern you will have the opportunity to travel to
dynamic cities, fabulous food and beautiful beaches. You will gain international
hospitality experience while immersing yourself in its distinctive culture
Discover, and have a great experience with the locals, other interns, and international
guests!
In recent years, Thailand has become one of the major tourist destinations in the world.
The demand for personnel in hotels is growing exponentially. Program participants will
be able to be part of this growing and competitive industry. The United Arab Emirates
(UAE) has a lot of adventure to offer to any tourists worldwide. The UAE are famous for
their iconic skyscrapers, gigantic modern malls, breath-taking desert landscapes, and
palatial beach resorts.
- 18 years of age and above
- Enrolled or recent graduate
- If graduate, up to 24-month after graduation(for Hospitality Internship Asia)and36-month(for Management Training Asia
- From a post-secondary institution (offline/online study); vocational, diploma, certificate, University studies, or graduate studies.
- College/university endorsement required
- Conversational English
- Clean criminal record and able to pass a drug test
- Study and/or work certifications able and willing to live abroad
- Financial capability to sustain his/herself abroad
Internship Opportunities :
List of Jobs :
- Front Office
- Guest Services
- Housekeeping
- Sales & Marketing
- Human Resources
- Food & Beverages
- Kitchen
- Events & Banqueting
- Recreation & Leisure
AUSTRALIA
AIW’s Paid Hospitality Work Program in Australia provides highly skilled candidates with the opportunity to live and work in Australia for an extended period of time. Gain international work experience while exploring the beaches, mountains, rain forests, and cities that make Australia one of the most beautifully diverse countries in the world!
Program Eligibility:
- Age 18-30 (older candidates allowed on a case-by-case basis)
- Minimum 12 months of tertiary education in hospitality/culinary arts
- Minimum 6 months of full-time work experience in selected department
- Be currently enrolled in a tertiary course, or
- Be a recent graduate within 18 months of degree completion
- Upper intermediate to advanced English language skills
- All nationalities may apply
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID
Program Details
- Advantages of completing a Hospitality internship in Australia:
- Improve your resume with targeted professional experience
- Gain valuable international work experience
- Obtain University credit
- Network with international companies
- Live in Australia!!
FRANCE
AIW/Global Insight’s 3- to 7-month Paid Culinary Internship program in France provides students of Culinary Arts or Hospitality with a great opportunity to gain real work experience, learn a new language, and immerse themselves in a new culture. This program is divided into two phases. Students begin their programs with phase one in Montpellier, southern France, where they complete a short language and cultural immersion course to help them adapt to their new surroundings and learn the basic French skills they need to succeed during their internships. Following the language course, students move on to phase two of the program where they complete full-time internships with 3- to 5-star hotels and restaurants (including Michelin awarded) across the south of France.
Phase 1: 2- to 4-Week Language Course
Location: Montpellier, France – a city full of life located just a few miles from the Mediterranean coast. When students arrive in France, they begin their program with a specialized language and cultural immersion course. During this time, students are housed with host families and are provided with two meals per day.
Phase 2: 8- to 24-Week Internship
Students are placed in 3- to 5-star hotel-restaurants across southern France for their internships. During the enrollment process, AIW works directly with students to provide them with options of placement based on their interests, qualifications, and available positions amongst partner hotels in France. All placements are vetted by AIW prior to placement to ensure program quality.
Program Eligibility:
US Participants completing a program longer than three months must apply for a visa. EU participants may be exempt. For other nationalities, please check with AIW.
- Must be enrolled as a student in a culinary arts or hospitality program or be a recent graduate of a culinary arts or hospitality program.*
- Be 18 to 55 years old.
- US citizen or European Union citizen.**
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
* For eligibility based on graduation dates, please contact Global Insight. .
** Normally, citizens of the following countries may stay in France for up to 90 days
without a visa. Nevertheless, check with the embassy of your destination country to
confirm: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada,
Chile, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, UAE, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan,
Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay,
Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea,
Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, and British nationals overseas.
Please contact AIW for more information.
Train abroad and internationalise your resume!!
- Come share your culture….
- Come share your ideas…
- Come meet new friends…
- Come and experience something new
