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You are welcome to review the recording of our Center Zoom event about Summer 2024 "Work and Travel USA" program conducted on September 21, 2023 in English: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/iiu1H0XxmgMryTijcj0m02OdcIp3vjpzb4gwRbzOz7f5_BX9BXj9U-Ys6TeKUG3d.4q_372Y3-pfwUN1O?startTime=1695286971000 . Passcode: mGjLS*3D Attention - From October, you can (easy and successfully) apply to WT-Premium job offers on our partner / progarm sponsor InterExchange Job Placement online matching system:    where THOUSANDS of live - real job offers are being exposed , each for 1 – 30 students;    you can see the major information about job offers available via this system on the public link:  https://app.interexchange.org/cooperators/29706c28/job_listings ;    by using filters {Position, Employer Type, Region, Housing, Employer Positions Available (you can see which offers are available for at least 2 or 3 students), etc.} you can see how many job offers are available in U.S. locations, positions of interest for you, with housing provided, etc. and decide if you want to apply for job offer via this system.    on the InterExchange online Job Placement system: students (after Center submits their application to system) input information about themselves {including a short (just 1 min.) video introduction} to view for employers; students choose the types of positions to apply for (the wider is your positions‘ range of interest – the better possibilities to get job offer); students see job offers with more details than on public link; students can apply for job offers; employers see students‘ information (resume, video, dates of availability, etc.), can choose the students to provide job offer (some employers may wish to conduct the online interview as to decide about offering job, some employers proivide job offer without interview); students have the right do not sign / accept the job offers received.    2 - 3 friends can be sure that they all will get job offers to the same employer on InterExchange system.

The U.S. Summer Work Travel (Work and Travel USA) J-1 visa program is one of the major Exchange Visitor Programs carried out pursuant to the U.S. Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961. Its purpose is to enhance understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through educational and cultural exchanges. Participants during several months on program have opportunities to get to know about American culture, traditions, open society principles, see and get to know America “from inside”. Participant‘s status allows to be employed legally in USA for up to 4 months during summer vacation season, in order to defray (mostly or at least partially) expenses which participants incur (program, flights, accommodation, food, transportation, cultural events, travel, etc.). "Work and Travel USA" (WT) program is worth to participate for students, at least once per life. It is the most popular cultural exchange and work experience program for students from many countries of the world. The U.S. J-1 visa Exchange Visitor programs are strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of State (DoS). DoS designates the appropriate U.S. organizations (which meet the obligatory criteria and comply with DoS regulations) to be program sponsors - granting the right to conduct pogram and be responsible for participants (whom sponsor accepts) for the duration of program. Most sponsors are the private sector non-profit non-governmental organizations. In order sponsor can run the program with appropriate offices, staff and communications, the program fees are applied for participants. Program fee must include the apropriate insurance meeting or exceeding the standards set by DoS. There is also an additional obligatory U.S. Government fee for Student and Exchange Visitor System ( SEVIS ). It is good that for WT applicants the SEVIS fee is significantly discounted - just 35 U.S. dollars (USD) recent years.  

Program sponsor provides insurance (included into program fee) for up to 3 - 4 months to WT participants. Sponsor provides a telephone line (usually toll-free) to contact sponsor (during business hours) on actual questions during program. Sponsor also provides a toll-free emergency telephone line (24 hours, 7 days a week) to contact sponsor in emergency case.

Our Center cooperates with several WT program sponsors. Some sponsors however accept applications only from Lithuanian citizens, so for international students the options available are (partialy) less.

Eligibility Criteria for Work and Travel USA (WT) progra m applicants :  a) Full-Time students (bachelor or master) at university or college in Lithuania ; b) 18 – 28 years age (student/s of 29 - 30 years age may apply, if program sponsor allows);  c) English - at least Upper Intermediate level.    Notes in regard to students citizens of non European Union ( non-EU ) countries:       for many previous years, J-1 visa issue rates at U.S. Embassy in Lithuania were very good not only for Lithuanian, EU citizens but also for students non-EU citizens who studied in Lithuania on the 2nd, 3rd year of bachelor studies, on the 1st year of master studies; for 1st year bachelor students and for graduating year students it is recommended to provide (during interview at U.S. Embassy) as many as possible additional proofs about their intention to depart from U.S. on time after WT program end;       during interview at U.S. Embassy student should provide a proof of Tuition Fee payment upfront for the next Autumn / Fall semester to university / college in Lithuania;      if student's Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) in Lithuania expires in August - September of current year, during interview at U.S. Embassy student should also provide the proof/s of application (started) for the TRP extension for the next academic year;    Note: I f student’s immediate family member/s (Mother, Father, sister, brother) lives / resides in USA currently, student should bring (to interview at U.S. Embassy) also dcument/s about that family member's legal status in U.S. 

Options of WT program:      „ WT-Self “ (Self Placement / Self-Arranged / Independent) option – if student gets the employment offer by his / her direct communication with the U.S. employer - host company {Notes: offer must be on the standard form (provided by our Center); offer and host company must meet criteria set by U.S. DoS for WT program; offer must be re-confirmed directly to sponsor - by online (signature) and by phone}, including employers from the large list of U.S. companies available on our Center Clients‘ Sector, but not including U.S. companies which are accepting / recruiting via  "WT-Premium" option.     „ WT-Premium “ (Premium / Job Placement / Full Placement) program option - student gets the employment offer from the U.S. employer via our Center's partner in USA (online system, Skype interview, etc.). Assistance in obtaining employment offer is included into program fee. Please see the list of employers potential to recruit our Center applicants on WT-Premium program option - at our site page: http://lwc-wt.lt/wtusa/jobs/ and on  https://app.interexchange.org/cooperators/29706c28/job_listings .

WT Summer 2024 program fees due * :        WT-Self option program fee : 20 EUR + 900 USD  - for students registered * with Center up to 14th October 2023; 20 EUR + 950 USD - for students registered * with Center up to 14th November 2023; 20 EUR + 1000 USD  - for students registered * with Center up to 14th December 2023 ; 20 EUR + 1050 USD  - for students registered * with Center up to 14th January 2024 ; 20 EUR + 1100 USD  - for students registered * with Center after 14th January 2024 .      WT-Premium option program fee : from 220 EUR + 100 0  USD { depends on our partners / sponsors in USA ; discount possible for students who apply for WT-Premium early and complete their application set by the date - deadline set by Center};        SEVIS fee 35 USD { payable via our Center, altogether with major (USD) part of program fee} .     U.S. Visa fee 185 USD {payable at the bank office (in Lithuania) to the account of U.S. authorities, in Euros (in cash only ), equivalent (re)updated by U.S. authorities every few days}.     * Notes:    Registration at our Center is completed after student: a) provides a proof of Full-Time student status (university / college certificate or student ID,); b) has a brief interview with our staff member (by phone / Zoom / Skype / in office); c) signs the WT pogram Applicant / Participant Agreement with our Center; d) pays to Center the first part of program fee 20 EUR .      50 USD discount from the program fee possible for students who already took part at WT program in USA (via / with any organization / sponsor), for students who were applying for WT-2020 or WT-2021 program via our Center .      "WT-Premium" program fee part in Euros (220 EUR - common rate, though some other rate may be applied, depending on the U.S. partner - program sponsor, to be announce by Center) is payable:       either in 2 increments (e.g. 20 EUR + 200 EUR ) - if student wants to (first) seek the employment offer by direct communication to U.S. employers, including the lists on our Clients Sector of employers who were hiring WT participants recent years - seeking to secure a spot to WT-Self program option (possible to apply for "WT-Premium" program option some weeks later);       or by 1 payment - if student wants to apply only for "WT-Premium" program option (to get the employment offer via our U.S. partner / program sponsor - preapproved already employer and offer, thus - faster way to get DS-2019 form, apply fo U.S. J-1 visa).     Application set is completed when applicant submits all documents due (WT-Self - including the employment / job offer form completed by the U.S. employer and suitable for WT program) and pays to Center the full program fee applied and SEVIS fee.    Program fee includes insurance (provided by program sponsor): some sponsors - up to 4 months ( fee supplement for additional insurance coverage period up to 1 month extra - from 50 USD ); some sponsors - up to 3 months ( fee supplement due for additional insurance coverage period, e.g.: 30 USD - for up to 2 weeks, 60 USD - for up to 1 month); some sponsors - even up to 5 months (the very maximal duration of stay in U.S. alloed for WT participants).    SEVIS fee and Visa fee are subject to be updated by the U.S. authorities; if updated - to be applied accordingly.    The annual numbers of WT participants are strictly limited by the U.S. DoS and sponsors, WT is very popular in many countries, so it is worth to apply as early as posible , in order to secure a place on the program. "WT-Self" major allocations are being filled over January or even earlier.

It is reasonable to apply earlier - advantages:      better opportunities to secure a place on the program (the numbers are strictly limited);      to have more time for communication to U.S. employers (for WT-Self option);      to get U.S. visa earlier,      to buy flight tickets to USA earlier – most likely less expensive.

During the most popular summer tourism period in USA (May - September, especially July – August and up to U.S. Labor Day – first Monday in September) plenty of seasonal jobs (especially in seasonal resorts) are available in hotels, casino resorts, shops, cafes, ice-cream, confectionary sales, souvenir shops, amusement parks, etc. U.S. employers (at least those who know WT program from previous year/s) are common to hire foreign students for seasonal work and can decide promptly (based on communication with student just by email, Skype, Facebook).

Salary in USA for WT participants must be on an hourly rate and not less than the U.S. Federal or State minimum hourly rate. For overtime (for work hours more than 40 hours per week) some companies are paying at a 1.5 times larger rate (though some companies are paying the same rate for overtime hours also – it depends on U.S. / state law). In tipped positions (e.g., waiter / waitress), hourly pay rate is less (it may be just some 2.5 – 5 USD/hour), but the tips usually exceed the difference over minimal wage rate. 

Participants are responsible for their food, accommodation and daily transportation expenses in U.S. Some employers / host companies arrange accommodation (some – deducting accordingly from paychecks), some employers assist on accommodation (contacts, reference), some participants find accommodation on their own. For some U.S. locations (popular and / or expensive vacation destinations, etc.) sponsor/s require that host companies must arrange accommodation for WT participants (otherwise offer will NOT be approved by sponsor – applicant must promptly get employment offer from another host company and / or from other U.S. location). 

Students who work in cafes, fast food restaurants may get some discounts for meals, at some companies students get one meal per work-shift for free. Salary in most U.S. companies is paid every two weeks. 

WT participant must bring to USA not less than the minimum of money to support him/her until first paycheck received from employer. Sponsor usually request that participants must have at least 800 USD upon arrival to USA at participant‘s disposition.

WT program participant’s status allows student a possibility to work even for 2 host companies at the same period. You can find a second job when you are in USA, while already working for your major employer (pre-approved by program sponsor, usually before getting visa). If you see the note “Hiring” or “Help Wanted” on the company premises, you are welcome to come-in and express your interest for employment. If you want to work in a second job, you must get approval from program sponsor. If in your major job you get many overtime hours, there may be no need to look for a second job. 

If WT participant has some trouble with his/her employer in U.S., s/he must inform program sponsor. If WT participant wants to change his/her major (approved by sponsor, usually before getting J-1 visa / coming to USA) employer, s/he must in advance discuss this opportunity with program sponsor and await for sponsor‘s decision (approval or not).

After finishing employment period, most WT participants travel in the USA some days or week/s: airplane, bus/coach, train, car, buying a weekly coach ticket / pass which allows to choose the route and time of travel (possibility to get out in some stop and continue your travel the next day/s). Some students visit also neighboring countries (Canada, Mexico, Carribean cruise) but for travel abroad it is obligatory to plan in advance: getting program sponsor’s additional signature on DS-2019 form original (students need to courier-mail their DS-2019 to sponsor a few weeks in advance, in order to get back their signed DS-2019 before departure from U.S.); entry visa to that country/ies; to return back to U.S. from abroad within J-1 visa validity dates.

U.S. Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania has a very positive attitude to "Work and Travel USA" program. Nearly 100 % of WT program applicants Lithuanian citizens were successfuly getting J-1 visa for WT program at U.S. Embassy in Vilnius. For non-European Union citizens, WT program J-1 visa issue rate at U.S. Embassy in Vilnius recent years was a bit lower but quite good. If eligible and interested, you are welcome to apply - register with our Center ( http://lwc-wt.lt/contact/ ): Vilnius office - students studying in Vilnius ( please email first to [email protected] , to set the appointment time to come to office for registration) ; Kaunas office - students studying in Kaunas ( please email first to [email protected] , to set the appointment time to come to office for registration) ;  Kaunas office - students studying in Klaipeda, other cities in Lithuania ( please email first to [email protected] , to start and get directives for registration online ).

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The Summer Work Travel program provides foreign students with an opportunity to live and work in the United States during their summer vacation from college or university to experience and to be exposed to the people and way of life in the United States

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College and University students enrolled full time and pursuing studies at post-secondary accredited academic institutions located outside the United States come to the United States to share their culture and ideas with people of the United States through temporary work and travel opportunities.

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Summer work travel students must be:.

• Sufficiently proficient in English to successfully interact in an English speaking environment;
• Post-secondary school students enrolled in and actively pursuing a degree or other full-time course of study at an accredited classroom based, post-secondary educational institution outside the United States;
• Have successfully completed at least one semester or equivalent of post-secondary academic study; and
• Pre-placed in a job prior to entry unless from a visa waiver country.

The Summer Work Travel program provides foreign students with an opportunity to live and work in the United States during their summer vacation from college or university to experience and to be exposed to the people and way of life in the United States.

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• Readmittance: Participants can be admitted to the program more than once;
• Program Length: The maximum length of the program is four months; and
• Returning Home: Students must return to their home country prior to the start date of their university or college.

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Sponsors must not place participants:

• In positions that could bring notoriety or disrepute to the Exchange Visitor Program;
• In sales positions that require participants to purchase inventory that they must sell in order to support themselves;
• In domestic help positions in private homes (e.g., child care, elder care, gardener, chauffeur);
• As pedicab or rolling chair drivers or operators;
• As operators or drivers of vehicles or vessels for which drivers’ licenses are required regardless of whether they carry passengers or not;
• In positions related to clinical care that involves patient contact;
• In any position in the adult entertainment industry (including, but not limited to jobs with escort services, adult book/video stores, and strip clubs);
• In positions requiring work hours that fall predominantly between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am;
• In positions declared hazardous to youth by the Secretary of Labor at Subpart E of 29 CFR part 570;
• In positions that require sustained physical contact with other people and/or adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions guidelines (e.g., body piercing, tattooing, massage, manicure);
• In positions that are substantially commission-based and thus do not guarantee that participants will be paid minimum wage in accordance with federal and state standards;
• In positions involved in gaming and gambling that include direct participation in wagering and/or betting;
• In positions in chemical pest control, warehousing, catalogue/online order distribution centers;
• In positions with traveling fairs or itinerant concessionaires;
• In jobs that do not allow participants to work alongside U.S. citizens and interact regularly with U.S. citizens and to experience U.S. culture during the workday portion of their Summer Work Travel programs;
• With employers that fill non-seasonal or non-temporary job openings with exchange visitors with staggered vacation schedules;
• In positions that require licensing;
• In positions for which there is another specific J visa category (e.g., Camp Counselor, Trainee, Intern);
• Participants must be employees of and paid by the staffing agencies
• Staffing agencies must provide full-time, primary, on-site supervision of the participants
• Staffing agencies must effectively control the work sites, e.g., have hands-on management responsibility for the participants
• After November 1, 2012, in positions in the North American Industry Classification System’s (NAICS) Goods-Producing Industries occupational categories industry sectors 11, 21, 23, 31-33 numbers (set forth at http://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag_index_naics.htm ).

Sponsors must also:

• Use extra caution when placing students in positions at employers in lines of business that are frequently associated with trafficking persons (e.g., modeling agencies, housekeeping, janitorial services);
• Consider the availability of suitable, affordable housing (e.g., that meets local codes and ordinances) and reliable, affordable, and convenient transportation to and from work when making job placements;
• Actively and immediately assist participants with arranging appropriate housing and transportation, if employers do not provide or arrange housing and/or transportation, or if participants decline employer-provided housing or transportation;
• The number of job placements available with host employers
• That host employers will not displace domestic U.S. workers at worksites where they will place program participants
• That host employers have not experienced layoffs in the past 120 days and do not have workers on lockout or on strike

Sponsors may place participants only in jobs that:

• Are seasonal or temporary;
• Provide opportunities for regular communication and interaction with U.S. citizens and allow participants to experience U.S. culture.

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Sponsors are required to:.

• A copy of the Department of State Summer Work Travel Program Brochure;
• The Department of State’s toll-free emergency hotline telephone number;
• The sponsor’s 24/7 immediate contact telephone number;
• Information advising participants of their obligation to notify their sponsor when they arrive in the United States and to provide information of any change in jobs or residence; and
• Information concerning any contractual obligations related to participants’ acceptance of paid employment in the United States, if pre-arranged.
• Ensure that participants entering the United States without prearranged employment have sufficient financial resources to support themselves during their search for employment;
• Provide such participants with information on how to seek employment and secure lodging in the United States before they depart their home countries; and
• Provide participants with a job directory that includes at least as many job listings as the number of participants in their program who are entering the United States without prearranged employment.
• Sponsors must undertake reasonable efforts to secure suitable employment for participants unable to find jobs on their own after one week;
• Sponsors must inform program participants of Federal Minimum Wage requirements and ensure that, at a minimum, participants are compensated at the prevailing local wage, which must meet the higher of either the applicable state or the Federal minimum wage requirement, including payment for overtime in accordance with state-specific employment; and
• Sponsors must maintain, at a minimum, a monthly schedule of personal contact with the program participants (in-person, by telephone or via-electronic mail), document such contact, and ensure that issues affecting the health, safety and welfare of participants are addressed immediately.

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• Provide participants the number of hours of paid employment per week as identified on the job offer and agreed to when the sponsor vetted the jobs;
• Pay those participants eligible for overtime worked in accordance with applicable state or federal law;
• Notify sponsors promptly when participants arrive at the work site and begins their programs; when there are any changes or deviations in the job placements during the participants’ programs; when participants are not meeting the requirements of job placements; or when participants leave their position ahead of their planned departure; and
• Contact sponsors immediately in the event of any emergency involving participants or any situation that impacts the health, safety or welfare of participants.

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Here you will find basic information about our company and the Work and Travel USA program in English. If you request more details- contact us!

Our aim is to help young international individuals to gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in today’s interdependent and culturally diverse world and offer them a wide variety of international educational and work program. In 1997 BTC started offering the Work and Travel USA Program which gives university students the unique opportunity to combine paid work with traveling in the US. Thanks to our success the Work and Travel USA Program has become our core product and we have managed to open up offices in Poland’s major cities, this allows us to be closer to youth – our main client. We interview, recruit and orient participants from Poland’s finest schools and universities. With time we have expanded our services and now also provide work, training and study opportunities in other parts of the world (Europe, Canada, Australia etc.) We are one of the leading companies on the Polish market and we have a great reputation among our clientele and our partners.

WORK AND TRAVEL USA

The Work and Travel USA Program is a unique and exciting way for international students to experience the American way of life, while earning money to cover living expenses. Students from various countries have the opportunity to work in the US during their summer vacation (within college summer breaks). Work is generally seasonal and primarily offered in the tourism industry – hotels, amusement parks, resorts, restaurants, pools etc.

WAT PROGRAM BASICS

The Work and Travel USA program:

• allows eligible students to work in the USA for a maximum of 4 months (between May 25 and September 30)
• obliges eligible students to register in SEVIS (Department of State system)
• allows eligible students to undertake additional work, but must get sponsor approval
• allows eligible students to travel during days off and at the end of their working period for up to a maximum of 25-30 days, BUT student must return to Poland for the start of the academic year – October 1.
• obliges eligible students to keep the primary job if job terms are kept
• allows eligible students to travel outside US borders, but only within DS-2019 dates.
• obliges eligible students to do monthly check-ins per sponsor instructions
• allows to improve English skills due to an English speaking living and working environment
• obliges eligible students to return to home country within program dates

ELIGIBILITY

If you meet all the below terms then you are eligible for the Work and Travel USA program:

• a current or about to graduate university student with a valid student ID and current grades
• foreign students must have valid visas and/or „karta pobytu” valid min. until October 1
• age between 18 – 26/31 (each sponsor has their own age limit)
• minimum communicative English speaking skills
• passport valid minimum until 6 months after return from the program

WORK AND TRAVEL USA SPONSORSHIP

BTC works ONLY with the best sponsor organizations: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange: www.ciee.org ) and GE (Greenheart Exchange: www.greenheart.org ).

These sponsors are legitimate entities which have been designated by the U.S. State Department to administer the J-1 visa Work and Travel Program. The program sponsors, help oversees students to prepare for this experience, obtain all necessary work documents (especially DS 2019 form), and provide supervision and emergency backup service throughout the program – they are „with you on the program”.

In relation to program regulations participants are allowed to work legally in the U.S. on the basis of the following documents: Job Offer Form – contract signed between Work and Travel participant and American employer and starting this year the sponsor organization. Employment dates MUST be compatible with program regulations.

DS 2019 form – document that permits participants to work legally in the U.S. Work and Travel USA participants may only work between the dates shown in box 3 on the DS 2019. This document will be provided along with a J-1 visa. Working outside of dates printed in DS 2019 form is ILLEGAL.

J-1 visa – visa that enables Work and Travel participants to work and travel in the U.S. in relation to program regulations and DS 2019 conditions.

Social Security Number – number used by the government to track tax payments. This is a crucial form of identification. You are not allowed to work legally without this number, therefore upon arrival it is mandatory to find the closest Social Security Office in your city and start the procedure.

As a Participant of the Work and Travel Program you are also obligated to register with SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) within 5 days of your arrival. This system has been set up by the government in an effort to keep track of all J-1 participants. Important links related to the above information: www.ciee.org, www.greenheart.org, www.ssa.gov, www.mysevis.com

PROGRAM OPTIONS

A – independent.

The independent option gives you the opportunity to arrange employment through your own sources (friends, past experiences etc.). The only thing your future employer will need to do before your arrival is to fill out the Job Offer Form, provide a copy of the Business License and Worker’s Compensation and confirm this employment with the sponsor . While on the Program the sponsor organization will monitor your whereabouts and any employment change must be first consulted with them.

This option is designed for those who:

• would like to find employment at a specific time and in an individually chosen location,
• are able to arrange employers through own existing sources (friends, own research, contacts. etc.)

There are earlier deadlines for submitting proper paperwork in this option.

B- Placement

CIEE/GE offer a full service Program with a work placement. Recruitment is generally done online/skype interviews ( Virtual Fairs ) and this year CIEE offers a new service – CIEE CONNECT

Virtual Fairs usually occur in February and March, but are not limited to these months. Most often these events take place in Warsaw. This is a great opportunity to meet the employers face-to-face, discuss everything in detail and ask all the questions that come to mind. It is a less stressful and more laid back form of recruitment. Only enrolled participants can participate in these events so therefore it is recommended to sign up for the Program in advance and get acquainted with current offers. BTC does not enroll more participants then the specified number needed  therefore sometimes the offers fill up very quickly. If the employers do not travel to Poland personally, you can still get a job with a company through Virtual Interview events. This is more flexible as you do not have to travel to a specific city and just go through an interview even from your home. BTC will schedule a proper day and time for your Interview and this way you will get an opportunity to introduce yourself to your potential employer via webcam. The interviews usually take about 5-10 minutes and are very effective. This is a fast and easy way to hold your interviews.

CHECK OUT THE AVAILABLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES!   (in English)

• would like to work with other English speaking international Work and Travel participants recruited in many different countries,
• would like to work in companies such as amusement parks, resorts, hotels etc
• are willing to work for at least 3 – 4 months,
• are looking for an employer that provides housing or helps with arranging it
• would like to travel with a larger group of friends (even 5-10 person groups are possible- depending on employer).

PROGRAM COSTS

Costs include:.

• Reservational, administrative and organizational fees, which enable student to participate in the Work and Travel USA Program,
• DS 2019 form which is essential to obtain a J-1 visa,
• Hiring Events (option B) such as: Job Fair, Virtual Interviews,
• Up to 5 month insurance plan – CIEE, up to 4 month insurance plan GE
• Essential documents, information materials and Participant Packet in English,
• An English orientation training before departure to the US,
• 24h CIEE/GE assistance and support in case of emergencies in the US,
• Airplane ticket fee. Ticket fee is dependent on the departure date to the US and the arrival city to the US. The total ticket fee for flights on the same day and to the same destinations will be the same (will not be dependent on the carrier) and will be provided to the Client no later than 2-3 weeks before planned departure.

Costs do not include:

• The J-1 visa fee – an equivalence of 185 USD,
• SEVIS fee – 35 USD
• Transportation to the work place,
• Living costs in the US,
• Your pocket-money of at least 900 USD to support yourself in the US until you get your first paycheck.

WHY WORK AND TRAVEL USA with BTC?

• BTC is one of the leading companies at the field of Work and Travel USA services,
• Up to this moment we have sent over 20 000 students to work and travel in the US. Our commitment, experience and wide range of products have met with satisfacion of our clients,
• Wide spectrum of job options – BTC offers different job options that will satisfy even the most demanding clients and will meet their individual needs with approval.
• Our aim is to focus on cooperation only with chosen solid companies that are familiar with Work and Travel rules and regulations. BTC offers jobs in various chains of well known hotels, resorts, amusement parks, restaurants, department stores, amusement parks, fast-food and pool companies. On the basis of our experience, we can assure that each participant will find appropriate job offer that will meet individual expectations and will be adequately combined with qualifications.
• In the cooperation with CIEE/GE, BTC holds the responsibility to organize one of the biggest events that merge English employers’ demands and students’ needs.
• The best program Sponsors – CIEE, GE
• Professionalism – BTC strives to serve its clients and partners with top quality, effectiveness and smiles!
• Pricing – our prices are very competitive on the Work and Travel USA market,

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What are the benefits of this program, unforgettable summer, the opportunity to discover the culture of the usa, new friends from all around the world, improvement of your english skills, work and travel usa program options.

Lifeguard in the USA – If you are not afraid of water and want to spend your summer at the beach or pool, this is the ideal choice for you!

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Just two weeks after the announcement of the infamously dangerous Oahu hike’s permanent removal, the Honolulu Police Department on Thursday reported that seven hikers had been arrested for trespassing and 56 had been cited. Over the weekend, around 60 warnings were issued.

Second-degree trespassing is considered a petty misdemeanor and requires a court appearance, HPD said. 

The hike, also known as Haiku Stairs, has been illegal since 1987. Nevertheless, hopeful hikers have continuously trespassed – while causing disturbances – through residential neighborhoods and private property to ascend the nearly 4,000 World War II-era steel stairs for a panoramic view of Oahu. Due to the inclement weather and steepness of the hike, it’s not uncommon for people to have to be rescued, often by helicopter.  

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The City and County of Honolulu announced on April 10 that the aging stairs would be removed forever in a project Honolulu Major Rick Blangiardi called “long overdue.”

Residents who live by the hike said more people than ever before are trespassing onto their property to access the hike since the announcement, according to KHON2 .

“Be good people and understand it’s not about you and don’t be selfish,” said District Four Commander Maj. Randall Platt in a press conference on Monday, according to KHON2. “Think about what you’re doing to the work people, the environment, it’s all of thise, tracking invasive species in on top of putting the work people at risk on top of putting yourself at risk, it’s really not pono (righteousness) is really what I want to say, it’s not right.”

Ian Schuering, spokesperson for the City and County of Honolulu, told USA TODAY the entire stairway is considered an active work site and extremely hazardous for anyone attempting the hike. 

HPD reminds the public that it is “illegal and unsafe to access Haiku Stairs.” 

As crews are currently preparing the stairs for removal, the first set of stair modules will be flown off the mountain within the next couple of weeks, Schuering said. 

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