To meet the basic requirements for the Work & Travel Program, you must be:

• At least 18 years of age
• In good health
• Comfortable using English in a work environment
• A full time student at a tertiary level of education (proof required)
• Willing to participate in an unskilled or service sector job

You can choose the length of the program in which they are interested, but always remember that most companies are interested in students that can make at least a three-month commitment. There are a few opportunities for students available for 2 and a half months. If you successfully complete your program you may be able to stay an additional 30 days in the US but you are not permitted to work during this period. The general dates of availability are listed below. There are some minor variations of the eligibility dates depending on the country where you are attending school. If you are unsure please contact us for confirmation.

• Summer Program: May-November (4 month maximum)

Students arrive as early as mid-May and as late as early August.
Participants are generally from the Northern Hemisphere.

• Winter Program: December - April (4 month maximum)

Students arrive from early to mid-December.
Participants are from generally from the Southern Hemisphere.

You will not normally be able to have a position that offers training for your future career, but you will certainly be able learn a lot through your job if you are open to new people and experiences. The Work & Travel Program does not require that participants have special training or professional skills, we just ask that you have a positive attitude about hard work! Earn money while you get to know the country as no tourist can. Here is a sample of the types of businesses where we place students in the country. The location of these positions are in many States across the US.

• Theme Parks
• Hotels
• National Parks
• Retail Stores
• Ski Resorts

When we receive your application through one of our overseas partners, we will review your interests and coordinate the available employers that best fits your interests and skills to arrange for an offer.