Program at a Glance
The Work & Travel Program is a one of the J-1 Cultural Exchange Visitor Programs and brings international university students to the United States during their summer break for short-term employment. AAG is a State Department-designated J-1 Work & Travel visa sponsor.
Type of Visa: J-1 visa.
Length of the Program: Up to four months
Participants’ Profile: University students, from 18 to 28 years old with at least an intermediate level of English.
Types of Positions: Positions include Cook, Cashier, Dining Room Attendant, Housekeeper, Fast Food, Laundry Attendant, Hotel Desk Clerk, Dishwasher, Ticket Taker, Park Service Parking Attendant, Game Attendant, Ride Operator, Ski Lift Operator, Food Service, Wait Staff, etc.
Program Seasons: We offer three seasons for the Work & Travel Program: Summer, winter and spring. Depending on your needs, we can help staff your company 11 months each year, from November through September.
| Spring: | Start Date: | March 1st ~ March 20th | End Date: | June 1st ~ June 20th |
| Summer: | Start Date: | May 1st ~ July 1st | End Date: | August 31st ~ Oct 1st |
| Winter: | Start Date: | Nov 25th ~ January 5th | End Date: | March 1st ~ April 10th |
Please note: Students are usually available to work from 2 ½ months to 4 months depending upon the length of their university break.
Purpose of the Program
The State Department J-1 Work & Travel Program is an Exchange Visitor Program designed to achieve the educational objectives of international and cultural exchange by involving young adults in the daily life of the host country through temporary employment opportunities and to return home to share their experiences. The program also aims to encourage Americans to participate in the educational and cultural programs in other countries. Today's global markets require international work experience, and the value added by working in the USA is immeasurable to students from overseas.
