Work & Travel Participants
As a CCI Work and Travel student, you will be introduced to American culture by living and working in the U.S. for up to 4 months during your main university break. Whether you work as a cashier in an amusement park or in the kitchen of a hotel restaurant, you will have the chance to earn some extra money while experiencing life in the United States!
What’s Included?*
- Job placement for up to 4 months
- DS-2019 form to assist in obtaining a J-1 Work and Travel visa
- Assistance in locating housing
- CCI’s support
- Medical and accident insurance, if indicated on your application
- Orientation upon arrival in designated city
- Accommodation and dinner the night prior to orientation
*Varies, depending on which program option is chosen
What’s Not Included:
- Accommodation expenses
- Meals
- International Airfare
- Transportation in the U.S.
- Personal spending
What Are the Requirements?
- 18-28 years old at the time of program participation
- Enrolled full time in a degree earning program of post-secondary study at the time of application
- Intermediate level of English (Scaled Listening Comprehension SLEP score=22)
- Interested in working in the U.S.
How Does it Work?
Students are placed in simple, entry-level jobs, in a variety of industries, ranging from amusement parks to resorts. CCI offers three different program options:
- The Easy Program (EZ) Option allows CCI to match you with an employer. Under this option, housing and/or housing leads are guaranteed.
- Our most popular, the CCI Job Board (JB) option allows students and employers to communicate directly via a secure website, called the Job Board. You can post your resume, apply for jobs, accept or decline offers, and interact with employers, in order to ensure you get
a job that matches your needs! This option also guarantees housing and/or housing leads. - Students that choose to apply for the Self Placed (SP) option receive a discount for submitting their own job offers for CCI to verify. Students under this program option may have guaranteed housing, depending on the employer.
To Apply
CCI does not accept direct applicants to our programs. It is necessary for you to contact one of our sending partners in your country. Contact CCI to receive information on the sending partner in your home country.