Work and Travel USA (WAT USA)
WAT USA allows participant to work and travel for a period of four months (4)
during the summer holidays commencing mid May through to
October 19th of
each programme year.
ELIGIBILITY
* You must be between the ages of 18 and 40.
* Must be a full
time student.
*
You
must be pursuing studies at least 2 years in duration at a recognized
tertiary level institution.
The programme is a self arranged package which means you will
have to find
your own job and accommodation.
However, you have the option of our
partners
finding a placement for you at a small cost.
The Following
jobs are not allowed:-
· Child Care * Medical Care *Domestic work * Camp * Flight Attendant
JOB PLACEMENT
This facility
is available through Global/CIEE . Placement can be anywhere in the
USA.
We do
NOT guarantee a job in your
choice of State, but we do GUARANTEE A PLACEMENT!
Past participants on the work and travel program have worked in many different
fields some of which are listed below:
Resort - maintenance, waitress/waiters, gym instructor, reception, driver, tennis instructor,
basically any position that needs to be filled in a resort setting.
Entertainment - theme parks, sporting arenas, movie houses, National
Parks, restaurants, shops, bars, swimming pools, anywhere people gather to be entertained.
GLOBAL INSIGHT is looking to place each participant
in a job position based upon his/her interest and skills. However, it is very important that you are flexible about the type
of work you will be doing.
Second job is allowed!!
The salaries you will get
should cover the cost of living and enable you to save some extra money to help to reduce travel expenses.
You can generally expect a 6-8 hour workday and a 5-6 day workweek, 35-40 hours
a week. For the most common job positions a student could earn approximately 7-10$/hour.
Most of the placements come with accommodation, if they do not we will try to assist you.
The onus is on you to locate accommodation prior to arriving in the USA or upon arrival.
Employers and overseas sponsor usually assist you
with valuable information in finding suitable housing
You do have the option of finding a job on your own. Pre assigned
job prior to leaving is compulsory.
Failure to confirm a placement may automatically disqualify
you.* speak to your Representative.
Documents Required (USA)
1. 3 passport size photos
2. School status letter indicating
year of studies. Full time status and course of study.
3. 2 copies of the completed application
form
4. Employment letter (from package if self arranged)
5. School identification card
6. A bank statement from you or guarantor
, this statement should be US$1,200 or local currency equivalent.
7. Photocopy of sections of your passport
should have your name, date of birth, validity of passport,
date and issue of
any visa.
