ABOUT HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP USA

Global Internship is a professional exchange program that involves 1 year of employment in leading hotels and restaurants in the USA. It is implemented with the support of the US State Department and allows participants to be employed for 6 and/or 12 months in such positions as: chef, pastry chef, service staff (including F&B, Front Office, Rooms and other departments). The program provides both hourly compensation and is focused on the professional development of the participant and includes practice-based learning. Staracademy officially cooperates with the sponsor organization INTRAX, which is an academic and cultural exchange program company. The US Department of State authorizes these organizations to administer similar J-1 visa programs. Within the framework of the program, the participants receive the support of the sponsoring organization, without which participation in the program is impossible. Its main duties are to prepare documents necessary for participation; verify and confirm employment; provide medical insurance, and provide 24-hour information support within the US territory.

How to become HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP USA participant?
The participant must meet the following requirements:
  • Be at least 18 years old;
  • English language knowledge at least B2 level;
  • Have education and/or work experience in the field of hospitality. In particular, you must meet one of the following conditions:
    • To be an active university student (min. 2 semesters) in the field of business, management, tourism or hospitality
    • Have an university degree in a relevant field and one year of working experience in a hotel and/or restaurant
    • In case of having a degree in different field mentioned above, then having 5 years of work experience in a hotel and restaurant
What the Hospitality Internship program will give you:
  • You will spend 12 months in the USA;
  • You will get professional international experience in the field of tourism and hospitality;
  • You will improve your English language level;
  • You will have an hourly salary, in the range of 10-25$ on average;
  • You will get the experience of living independently;
  • You will travel to America.
Program steps

  Registration for the program;

  Hospitality Internship USA – Online Presentation

  Preliminary verification of English language level and professional qualification;

  Signing an agreement with the Staracademy company and paying the registration fee;

  Apply for desired vacancy;

  filling out the application in the portal of the sponsoring organization;

  payment of the main cost of the program;

  employment in the desired position;

  filling out the visa application; (DS-160)

  visa interview at the US consulate;

  Air ticket purchase

  Departure to the USA!

REGISTRATION FORM

AFTER SUBMITING THIS FORM OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL CONTACT YOU AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT NEXT STEPS

    WORK LOCATIONS

    Within the Internship program, it is possible to be employed in the leading hotels and restaurants of the USA in such positions as: chef, pastry chef, hospitality staff (including F&B, Front Office, Rooms and other departments). Employer companies involved in the program represent both international and local hotels, including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Sheraton, Biltmore, etc.

    RESTAURANTS

    HOTELS

    WHILE IN USA

    HOUSING/ACCOMMODATION

    Most of the host companies provide accommodation for the participant in the hotel for an average of 2 weeks at the initial stage. After that, the company’s HR helps the applicant to find accommodation with other interns, which she/he can afford based on her/his salary. In some cases, the company will initially provide affordable housing in exchange for deducting a fixed amount from the salary ($450-650).

    FOOD

    The food must be provided by the participant herself/himself.

    SALARY

    Salary varies by location, company, position and experience. Hourly wages range from $9 to $25. In addition, depending on the company, there are also ways of obtaining additional income:
    1. Tips
    2. Bonuses
    3. Working overtime (32+ hours)
    STARACADEMY FEE
    700 GEL

    Within 3 days after signing an agreement

    Hospitality Internship PROGRAM FEE
    $ 3800

    (Availability to cover in 2 months schedule)

    Payment 1 – $ 1000

    Payment 2 – $ 2800

    VISA FEE
    $ 185

    During the program process, after receiving documents from USA

    TICKETS PRICE
    $ Varies

    Needs to be covered Only after getting Positive Visa result. Depends on such factors as avia company, State and period of purchase.

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