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  • Work and travel for up to 4 months in the USA between May and September on a J1 VISA
  • Find your own summer job or let us find a summer job for you.
  • Must be a full-time student on your university break
  • Work in a national park, amusement park or other seasonal summer jobs.
  • Experience another culture and see the real USA as a local

Work Experience USA has earned a reputation as the premier J-1 international work placement program. With Work Experience USA, you can work during your summer vacation break from university (for up to four months) from May through September in virtually any occupation you can imagine. The job might be similar to the one you have at home, be a valuable work experience relating to your field of study, or something completely new.

Participating on the Work Experience USA program this summer will allow you to work, live and sample the real "everyday" USA!

  • Experience life working at a huge Amusement Park, Hotel, Restaurant or Retail Store.
  • Hang out on the beach and work on the boardwalk
  • Work, live and play at an awesome US National Park like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon
  • If you are independent and resourceful, go to New York or Los Angeles and experience living and working in a real life American city.

You can only do this while you are a student so don't miss your chance. Sign up now and participate on this program that lets you Get Paid to Play in the USA.

How do I get to work in the USA?

When you choose CCUSA Work Experience, you can relax while we make your work and travel dreams come true. We provide the experience, support, J-1 visa documentation and guidance you need for a quality experience. With CCUSA you know you have chosen the BEST for your ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

Who is CCUSA?

CCUSA Work Experience is an official Summer Work Travel Exchange Visitor Program sponsor, designated by the U.S. government to bring university students on J-1 visas to work and travel in the USA from May to October during their summer vacation break from university.

CCUSA provides:

  • Support and advice every step of the way, plus access to our online membership lounge, "Footprints".
  • Competitive International flight prices, or you can choose to make your own flight arrangements.
  • Travel Insurance that exceeds US government regulations. It must be purchased for the length of your visa plus any additional time you plan to travel afterwards.
  • The DS2019 visa form to apply for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa plus assistance with visa processing in your home country. CCUSA has an excellent reputation with the US Consulate to help process your visa.
  • A mandatory pre-departure Orientation with CCUSA its staff and former participants, helping to prepare you for your summer.
  • A comprehensive International Staff Handbook - full of practical information and tips to ease your work experience.
  • The official online CCUSA Travel-Wise Guide - with great advice on travel tips, places to see and stay and how to get around the USA.
  • An optional Arrival Package. You can choose to join other participants at an overnight stopover in New York. Our arrival package includes: transfers from the arrival airport, overnight accommodation and breakfast.

• Phone card/voice mail message service - our starter card will keep you connected to home and friends and is easily recharged!

• Exceptional and globally recognized Customer Service, including 24-hour Emergency Hotline in the USA.

 

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