International Pathways for your Students
Partner with Alliance Abroad to connect your students and graduates with career-defining internships and training programs in the USA and Spain.
Why Partner With Us?
High Quality Placements
We work exclusively with vetted, reputable U.S. and Spanish employers, from luxury resorts to Michelin-starred kitchens, ensuring students gain valuable skills in safe, supportive environments.
Enhanced Student & Graduate Outcomes
International training boosts graduate employability, enhances your school’s reputation, and creates inspiring alumni success stories.
Flexible Collaboration
Engage at the level that suits you:
Share opportunities via alumni networks or career boards.
Host joint webinars, recruitment fairs, and co-branded events to promote opportunities directly to students.
Full Support for You & Your Students
We manage visa processing, employer interviews, visa sponsorship, placements, pre-departure briefings, and ongoing participant care, assisting your students and graduates throughout the process, without adding to your workload.
Internships & Training Opportunities
J-1 Intern & Trainee Program (USA)
What it is:
A U.S. State Department–designated cultural exchange program that places students and graduates in paid training roles with leading U.S. hotels, resorts, and restaurants.
Who it’s for:
Hospitality and culinary students or graduates with intermediate to advanced English
Candidates seeking structured, career-building experience in the world’s largest hospitality market
Program features:
Structured training plans tailored to each student’s field of study
Paid placements at luxury resorts, branded hotels, and high-end restaurants
Cultural immersion and networking opportunities across the U.S.
J-1 visa sponsorship, pre-departure briefings, and 24/7 participant support
Culinary & Hospitality Internships (Spain)
What it is:
Elite internships across Spain, including 17 Michelin-starred restaurants and other prestigious hospitality venues, ideal for students seeking exposure to Europe’s world-renowned culinary scene.
Who it’s for:
Spanish-speaking students or those with limited English proficiency
Culinary students looking for high-end, skill-focused placements in Europe
Program features:
Placements in Michelin-starred restaurants and leading hospitality venues
Cultural immersion in Spain’s vibrant gastronomic landscape
Professional mentorship from globally acclaimed chefs
Structured program support from start to finish
A Launchpad for Hospitality & Culinary Students
What Students Gain
- – Paid, structured training in elite establishments
– Cultural immersion and global networking
– Visa sponsorship (U.S.) or placement support (Spain)
– Hands-on skills that accelerate international careers
Who Qualifies
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– Current students or graduates
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– Graduates with 1+ year of relevant work experience
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– Or 5+ years experience for professionals
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– Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related fields
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– Intermediate/advanced English or Spanish (for Spain)
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– Age 18+ and motivated to build international careers