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How to Get a Job and Travel for a Summer in the USA
If you’re ready for an international adventure, consider a J-1 visa work and travel program. Stay in the United States for up to four months, allowing you to work a seasonal job and explore in your downtime.
Employer Spotlight: Broadmoor Resort and Hotel
Meet Alyssa Graudins, director of recruiting for the Broadmoor Resort and Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Participant Spotlight: Elijah O. of Nigeria
Meet Elijah from Nigeria, who worked at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, in 2024.
Summer Camp Spotlight: Pierce Camp Birchmont
Meet Peter Brimstone, assistant director at Pierce Camp Birchmont in New Hampshire.
To H-1B or Not H-1B, That is the $100K Question
A 1,900% to 4,900% increase. That’s how much H-1B visa costs surged when President Trump introduced a $100,000 petition fee for skilled foreign workers seeking to enter the U.S.
Summer Work Travel Employer Q&A: Xanterra Travel Collection at Yellowstone National Park
Meet Catherine LaBelle, employee programs manager in Yellowstone National Park with Xanterra Travel Collection.
With H-1B Visa News, J-1 Visas Could Be a Smart Alternative
With the H-1B visa news, it's a perfect time to explore another option for international talent acquisition: the J-1 visa.
Summer Work Travel Employer Q&A: Six Flags
Meet Kel Harper, senior staffing advisor of people operations at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
A Summer Job Becomes a Life-Changing Career Path
Maria thought she was just signing up for a summer job. Four years later, everything's changed.
Let's Start the School Year with Empathy!
Written by Alexandra McIntosh. Andrea Villasmil is a talented CIEE Work & Travel USA alumni from Ecuador, whose new children’s book “Volamos Juntos” has taken the world by storm. We... keep reading