Finding an Internship
This collection of resources will help you on your journey to finding an internship or traineeship in America. Taking this first step is necessary so that Career Training USA can support and sponsor your J-1 cultural exchange visa.
We applaud you for taking this first step! This same initiative and drive will make you stand out to American employers when you challenge yourself to find your ultimate U.S. internship.
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Read about the Benefits of Becoming an International Intern in the U.S. [fix link]
Also, before you begin your internship search, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for the J-1 Visa.
Check out our “Finding an Internship and Applying for a J-1 Visa” Webinar to jumpstart your internship search!
Once you’ve found an internship, we encourage you to start your application for Intern USA or Trainee USA.
Webinars for Finding your U.S. Internship
Internship & Job search tips
ESTA Is Not for Unpaid Internships!
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is for visitors who are traveling to the U.S. for tourism purposes only under the Visa Waiver Program.
Colombian Engineering Interns Experience U.S. Culture in St. Louis
Visiting the city zoo and museums, attending sporting events and concerts, enjoying roller coasters at Six Flags, and going to the top of the Arch – these are just a few examples of the cultural activities Mariana, Jordy, and Frank participated in this winter during their J-1 Internship program.
Sky’s the Limit for Engineering Intern
Studying electrical engineering as a Bachelor’s degree candidate at the University of Applied Sciences in Koblenz, Germany, Yazan is now spending six months as an intern training at SciGlob Instruments and Services, LLC in Columbia, Maryland. Yazan is originally from Syria.
What U.S. Culture Means to Career Training Participants
This is a great opportunity to be in a U.S. city for either learning a new language or to improve your skills and build experience for your professional career
Lights, Camera, Intern! An Inside Look into Film/Video Production in the U.S.
The routine that many people are dragged into is hard to break and an internship is the perfect opportunity to do something different, enjoyable, fun, and still very meaningful and productive
Funding Your Internship in the U.S.
Completing an internship abroad can help drive the success of your career, and you do not want to miss out on this opportunity due to lack of necessary financial planning!
7 Steps to Landing a U.S. Internship
5 minute read
Career Training Alumni: Internships Can Help Boost Your Career
1 minute read
Leveraging Your Studies to Land the Perfect Internship
3 minute read
Corina’s U.S. Internship Search Tips
7 minute read
Leverage Social Media to Find the Right Internship for You
5 minute read
Searching for Internships in the USA
5 minute read
Using LinkedIn for Your Internship or Job Search
14 minute read
How to Leverage Your International Internship in Your Job Search
8 minute read
How to Create Your Own Internship
9 minute read
Before Accepting an Internship Offer
5 minute readmess
The Placement Process
Why Should You Do an Internship in the U.S.?
5 minute read
Top 5 Reasons to Find Your Own Internship
4 minute read
Creating Successful Resumes and Cover Letters
7 minute read
Sample Interview Report
Preparing for a Professional Video Interview
3 minute read
The Interview: Be Prepared to Answer and Ask These Questions
14 minute read
Applying and Interviewing for Internships in the U.S.
8 minute read
Professional Development
Top 5 Tips for Being the Best Intern
4 minute read
5 Email Best Practices for Your U.S. Internship
3 minute read
Networking: How to Make the Most Out of Your U.S. Experience!
6 minute read
References and Recommendation Letters
3 minute read
InterExchange Camp USA Provides the Following to Accepted Participants:
- An orientation and interview to help ensure a camp match that’s right for each participant.
- A camp placement offer, including stipend, room and board for the duration of the placement.
- Online orientation.
- Documents to obtain a J-1 Visa (DS-2019 Form).
- Accident & sickness insurance for the duration of their program dates that exceeds the U.S. Department of State requirements.
- InterExchange Camp USA Participant Handbook, Inside the USA Guide, Camp USA T-shirt, certificate of completion, Cultural Immersion Reference Letter, and 24-hour program support throughout the summer.
The Camp Is Responsible for Providing:
- A set stipend, according to age, covering the entire contracted time at camp (participants contracted for longer than 63 days receive an additional $30 USD per day worked). The work period begins the day of the contracted start date and includes any pre-camp staff training and orientation sessions.
- Workers’ compensation insurance for any work related injuries.
- Room and board (including linens).
- Training for the specified position.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the participants while on the program.
- Cultural exchange opportunities.
- Access to transportation for off-site activities and when medical attention is needed.
Self-Travel Option
Self-Travel participants arrange their own flights and will receive a higher stipend.
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It’s free to start an application and nothing is due until you accept a job offer.
