Kickstart your career in the culinary and hospitality world with the J1 Intern program in the U.S.! This is your ticket to a culinary internship experience with some of the world’s most exciting and renowned hospitality brands. Imagine learning from industry giants, absorbing cutting-edge trends, and practicing your skills in a vibrant and diverse environment.
Living in the U.S. and collaborating with these esteemed brands isn’t just a culinary internship; it’s a golden opportunity to launch your career with real-world experience. Whether you’re a culinary internship applicant or a hospitality pro, we have the perfect match for you.
Join us, and let’s turn your coursework into a profession!
This program is not only about work for me; it’s about inspiration for my future. I want to open my own business one day, and everything I’m learning and experiencing here motivates me to dream bigger.
– Takhmina Turkmanova
Hospitality and Culinary Internship USA
This month, the hotel has been very busy, and I’m still learning a lot. My chefs continue to teach me something new every day, which I enjoy the most. My co-workers are also very humble and generous when it comes to giving advice and sharing their knowledge. Since it’s my last month, I’ve had the opportunity to work in different stations throughout the hotel.
– Mary Elisha Cordova, Philippines
Self arranged J1-Visa Program
The best experience of the program was the opportunity to visit Grand Cayon, Horseshoe Bend, and the Sedona Mountains. It’s incredible how nature and the landscape unfold in these places. I was amazed.
– Irvania Gomez De Leon, Dominican Republic
Work&Travel
J1 internship placement secured before arriving in the U.S. so you know exactly where you are going to train and what that training will entail
We work with you in advance to prepare you for your hospitality or culinary internship in the U.S. and provide an orientation about what to expect. We also provide guidance on visa requirements and medical insurance.
We work with your host placement to ensure your J1 internship training plan is a unique experience and highlights all the skills and hands on training you will benefit from while on the program.
Help with your resume and interview preparation so you make a great first impression during host employer interviews and land the right J1 internship for you.
24/7 emergency support from our U.S. based support teams
To participate in the J1 internship program you must:
Submit Your Application
Our team will reach out to you, and together we will review your eligibility, answer your questions, and explore which internship opportunities abroad align with your interests.
Choose Your Position
Explore internship opportunities that suit your interests. Participate in a host company interview to find your perfect match.
Complete Your Application
If you’re hired, congrats! Now you’ll need to submit the full application and program fee.
Schedule Your Visa Appointment
Take your Alliance Abroad-issued DS-2019 form and your Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP) to the U.S. Embassy at your scheduled time for your J1 visa appointment. It’s an important step, and we’re here to help if you need it!
Start Planning Your Arrival in the U.S.
Once your visa is approved, it’s time to book your flight and start planning. Our pre-departure orientation will tell you everything you need to know so you’re prepared for an enjoyable and unforgettable experience!
The Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP) is an official document signed by you, your host company representative, and your sponsor. The plan outlines what you will learn and the hands-on experience you will gain while participating in the J1 internship program. It includes phases of learning, skills and tasks, information on your supervisor, and examples of cultural exchange activities available to you.
Alliance Abroad works closely with our host companies to ensure that safe, affordable housing and transportation is available near the site of training. Some of our host companies provide housing, and payroll deduct the cost of it from your paycheck. Some host companies work with us to provide housing leads of apartments or houses that have worked well for culinary internship participants in the past. When reviewing housing, we always look at the monthly cost, furnishings, cost of utilities, proximity to the site of training, safety, and available transportation options to ensure it is a suitable option.
No. We understand that some participants are only available for a shorter period due to school requirements or personal choice. If you would like a shorter J1 internship program, will do our best to identify what works for your needs. Typically, participants request at least a minimum of 6 months.
It depends!
In any of these situations, your second program must demonstrate an enhancement of learning that builds upon the experience you received in your first program.
Alliance Abroad offers a Deferred Payment Plan to eligible participants. This allows you to pay a lower program fee in the beginning, and then continue to pay the remainder of your program fee after you start your program and start earning a stipend from your training. We also work with host employers who are willing to pay the sponsor fee in full and then payroll deduct once you are on your program. Please share any concerns regarding the fees with your AAG contact to find out what options might be available for you.
Yes. Even though a stipend is not required by the program regulations, Alliance Abroad only works with host employers who agree to pay an hourly salary to their Interns and Trainees. We ensure this stipend is the higher of state or federal minimum wage and explain any other benefits provided by the host employer in a detailed offer letter provided to you during the interview process for your review. We want to ensure you have enough money to cover your expenses during your internship opportunity abroad.
The Intern and Trainee programs require a mid-point and final evaluation. These should be completed with your supervisor. Our evaluation can be done online and asks basic questions regarding your training experience to ensure your hospitality or culinary internship program is progressing according to your Placement Plan and achieving the objectives of the program.
You can learn more on the official U.S. Department of State website.
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