J1 Hospitality Internship in USA by Hospitality Placement USA (HPUSA)

Internship Program in USA by Hospitality Placement USA

Konsultan Visa Partnership with Hospitality Placement USA (HPUSA): The Hospitality Paid Internship Program in the USA (Luxury Hotel)

Are you a young professional seeking an international internship experience at a prestigious luxury hotel in the USA? If so, our J1 Cultural Exchange Program could be the perfect opportunity for you!

General Requirements:

  • J1 Interns: Enrolled students or recent graduates within 12 months after graduation from a Post-Secondary Institution (offline/online study): Vocational, Diploma, Certificate, University Studies, or Graduate Studies (D1/D2/D3/D4/S1/S2 graduate within 12 months after graduation).

  • J1 Trainee: Graduated students from a post-secondary institution (more than 12 months ago) with at least one year of work experience outside the USA; OR individuals with at least five years of work experience outside the USA. Must have work experience of at least 1 - 5 years in the hotel industry (same position applied for).

Note: Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in the same position applied for if they did not study/graduate from a hospitality college.

Requirements

  • J1 Interns/J1 Trainee: 18 - 32 years old (at least 18 years of age).

  • J1 Interns: Hospitality experience with a minimum of 6 months.

  • J1 Trainee: Work experience of at least 2 - 5 years in the hotel industry (same position applied for) or recently graduated (within the last 60 months/5 years).

  • Study Requirement: College/University education in hospitality with a minimum of 6 months of full-time study.

  • Good conversational English skills.

  • Recently graduated students within 12 months.

  • Passport, valid for at least 6 months past your program end date.

Benefits

  • Salary/Allowance: U$ 11 to U$ 20/hour + shared tips/service charge.

  • Provide Housing/Transport (depending on the company policy).

  • An unforgettable educational travel/culture exchange experience.

Duration

12 months/1 year.

Required Positions:

  • Front Office
  • F&B Service
  • Culinary

Do I Qualify as an Intern or Trainee?

Internships are open to:

  • Students currently enrolled full-time in a degree or professional certificate program in a college, university, or other post-secondary academic institution outside the U.S.
  • Individuals who have graduated from these institutions within 12 months of the internship start date.
  • Internships must be directly related to the intern’s academic field of study.
  • Interns must have finished at least one year of their degree program before their program start date.
  • Age from 18 to 32.
  • Internships may be 1-12 months in duration.

Traineeships are open to:

  • Individuals who hold a degree or professional certificate from a college, university, or other post-secondary academic institution outside the U.S. and at least one year of related professional experience from outside the U.S.
  • Individuals with at least five years of related professional experience from outside the U.S.
  • Training programs must be related to applicants’ occupational fields of study.
  • All trainee applicants must also be able to document their current and previous related occupational experience from current/former employers outside the U.S.
  • Age from 18 to 32.
  • Training programs may be 1-12 months in duration.

To participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you must:

  • Have proficient English skills to perform in both social and training activities.
  • Have a permanent residence in your home country, which you do not intend to abandon.
  • Intend to depart the U.S. upon completion of the program. You may establish this by presenting evidence of economic, social and/or family ties in your homeland.
  • Train in the U.S. in a field that would be useful in your homeland and therefore induce you to leave the U.S. upon completion of studies.
  • Be committed to training in the U.S. for the duration of the program.
  • Qualify for basic health insurance provided by the sponsor organization for the duration of the program.
  • Be in good health to perform the program outlined.
  • Have sufficient funds to cover all expenses and accommodation on arrival in the USA.

Official website

For additional information about HPUSA, please visit their official website at https://www.hospitalityplacementsusa.com/interns-and-trainees/intern-trainee-faqs/ (opens in a new tab). There, you can find the most recent updates, product details, and other important information.

What Hotel Brands Can I Train At?

We have partnerships with several luxury brand hotels/resorts in the USA, interested in providing you a PAID hands-on work and training platform, as a foundation for your career in hospitality. Hotels such as Hyatt Regency, Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Westin, The Four Seasons, Intercontinental, W Hotel, Renaissance, PLUS many more!

List of Hotels: Link to Google Sheets (opens in a new tab)

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Our students who apply for the J1 Internship Program through us

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