J-1 VISA PROGRAM

A complete guide to global recruitment strategies and finding internships in United States hospitality and tourism.

Whether you’re a U.S. employer or an international student looking for a global internship in hospitality and tourism, Experienced Associates will walk you through the steps it takes to fulfill your needs and dreams.

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For Employers

What if we told you that instead of spending hours poring over piles of applications, there is an easier way to hire international interns for your hospitality and tourism roles?

We have found a new, unique solution to your tourism industry internship recruitment needs. We've made connections with a foreign nation which, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has a backlog of graduates from its nation's hotel and tourism industry colleges who are looking for internships. They speak English, are educated, and are ready to join your team!

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Our connections are from two universities, each producing about 60 hospitality and tourism industry graduates per year. Due to a backlog from COVID, there is a surplus of upwards of 500 candidates from these programs currently looking for internships. We are your link to finding them.

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Students have graduated from 3-year college programs in the hospitality and tourism areas of study. They have comprehensive training in the hospitality industry and have gained the ability to make quick and effective decisions. Candidates have learned front room and front office procedures and are ready to put their skills to use for you!

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Experienced Associates uses its recruitment marketing expertise to find you the best possible candidates – those who are educated, speak English, and are excited to come hone their skills while working for you in the U.S.

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Our partnership with a well-known company that sponsors foreign participants on J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas means our candidates will be ready to come to work for you quicker than if you were sourcing your own international candidates.

Easily fill your recruitment needs with temporary interns, and be part of helping a graduate learn the skills they need to have a successful career in the industry! To download information about the educational programs our interns have participated in, click the PDF button below.

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For Students Section

For Students

What if we told you that instead of spending hours researching potential internships and applying to multiple organizations across the world, there was an easier and faster way for recent graduates to find internships in the hospitality and tourism industry?

The professionals at Experienced Associates have backgrounds in recruitment marketing, and our expertise has allowed us to become a premier resource for students and recent graduates. Our partnerships with some of the best companies in the hospitality and tourism industry will help give you the experience you want and need to succeed in your career path.

Discover how to put your hospitality and tourism education to use through our cultural exchange program, and gain work experience via an internship while participating in cultural activities and engaging with American society.

Almost 90% of students who participate in exchange programs for work or study land higher-paying jobs faster after completing their programs. Work with Experienced Associates and allow us to help you find an internship in the United States hotel and tourism industry, and this could be your future!

Finding an internship through Experienced Associates can provide countless benefits, like helping you:

Build Your Personal Brand

Invest in yourself by broadening your experiences, networking with new faces, and building your brand.

Gain Valuable Work Experience

An internship is a starting line, meaning it will eventually end, while providing you necessary experience for your future career.

Increase Cultural Awareness

Internships give you the chance to make friends across the world, try new cuisine, and increase your cultural awareness.

Earn a Paycheck

Paid internships provide all the same benefits as unpaid internships, with the added bonus of an income.

How it Works

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Experienced Associates partners with an official sponsor of a J-1 Visa internship program, meaning there are thousands of companies who hire international interns through our partner. We also partner with a variety of organizations and educational institutions to find the best candidates, like yourself, for our partners to hire as interns.

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J-1 Visa internships in the hospitality industry might include working at a hotel, restaurant, or tourism company. It can be an excellent opportunity to learn about customer service, hospitality management, and cultural exchange. Plus, some internships offer free or subsidized housing, so you can save money while gaining valuable experience.

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We and our partners will help you through every step of the process, from your initial application, through all the government paperwork, and through your arrival and internship. You will never be left to figure it out on your own.