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USA Traineeship Program
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Major Fields
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» Hospitality & Tourism
Management
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» Business Administration /
Marketing-Finance
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Trainee Durations
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Trainee programs are available for 6,9 and 12 months.
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Monthly
Stipend
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The trainee income ranges from $1100.00 - $2000.00 USD per month,
depending on the company’s hourly wage policy. Generally, weekly hours are
approximately 40 hours per week; however, if the trainee is asked to perform
more than 40 hours per week, overtime payment will be provided.
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Visa Process
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Interns/Trainees participate in this program with the J-1 visa and
regulations of USIA. Necessary assistance to obtain the J-1 (applying and
obtaining the DS-2019 Form) will be provided by USEH. To validate the J-1 visa,
each applicant must apply to the U.S. Consulate/Embassy individually. The
ultimate decision to validate J-1 visa belongs to the U.S. Consulate/Embassy.
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Health
Insurance
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Health insurance for the trainee is provided as part of the
program and as a U.S. Government regulation for the trainee duration.
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Housing
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Usually the host company provides housing options at the trainee’s expense.
If the host company does not provide assistance for housing, USEH will provide
the necessary assistance in finding temporary or permanent housing at the
trainee’s expense.
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Professional Development (Training)
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Interns/trainees
usually receive professional training seminars conducted by their host
companies. The trainees are provided with a certificate at the end of the
seminars, depending on the regular attendance and success.
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Orientation
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Prior
to leaving for the USA, each participant is obligated to attend a mandatory
orientation seminar provided by USEH consultants. Several subjects are covered
during the orientation, but the main topics are:
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General information about the
U.S., such as living conditions, life styles, cultural similarities &
differences
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General information about the
host company and region or city
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Performance and behavior
expectations of the host company
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Responsibilities as an trainee
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Travel Arrangements
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Interns/trainees are responsible for their own airfare;
however, USEH consultants determine the departure date. USEH can provide assistance
in obtaining discounted airfares.
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Ongoing Consultancy
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USEH provides a
continued advisory for the interns/trainees and the host companies along with
its partner organizations as well. The ongoing trainee program will be
evaluated periodically, and each trainee and host company will be asked to
provide an evaluation.
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New Application Requirements
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Between ages of 21-34 with
Advance level of English
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Bs or BA Degree in the area of
traineeship plus minimum of 1 year industrial experience
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As or AA Degree in the area of
traineeship plus minimum plus 3 years of industrial experience
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One year Diploma / Certificate
in the area of traineeship plus minimum 4 years of industrial experience
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Application Process
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Upon deciding to apply for the program,
the applicant should present his/her resume to USEH and/or fill out the online
application form at the USEH website.
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If the applicant is found to be
eligible for our programs, s/he is invited for an interview with USEH
Consultants.
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Applicants who pass the
interview and evaluation are then invited to complete an official application.
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To complete the official
application, the applicant must submit the required documents, including the
application fee, which is nonrefundable.
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The placement process will begin
for the official applicants, which will take 6-10 weeks under normal
conditions.
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Once the participant is secured
a position, the offer letter, including the conditions such as hours per week,
stipend, training plan, housing, etc., will be provided to the participant for
review and signature.
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In addition to the placement
agreement (between the trainee and the host company), the trainee will be asked
to sign an agreement with USEH. This agreement will outline the
responsibilities and duties of both parties, the trainee & USEH. USEH will
not take further responsibility for any intern who violates the agreement
conditions during the program
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