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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:

“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:

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.

Required Documents

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:

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.

Internship Opportunities :

List of Jobs :

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:

Program Details

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.

* 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.

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