Work Exchanges

The BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel program is a U.S. Department of State-managed initiative that allows international students to work for American businesses and live in the United States at no expense to the American taxpayer.

A partner. An ally. An advocate. That’s the kind of support employers deserve from a J-1 visa sponsor and their BridgeUSA program: reliable, responsive, and always in your corner.

Summer staffing doesn’t have to be a scramble. The BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel program delivers a ready-to-go workforce of committed, driven, and enthusiastic international college students – just in time for your peak season.

Managed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, BridgeUSA includes several professional exchange program categories – like internships or training opportunities for international participants in the United States.

You've got seasonal positions to fill, and finding reliable employees gets harder every year.

Meet Brandy Weiler, director of human resources for IAM Water Safari.

Could a proven seasonal workforce solution – connecting U.S. employers with global college students – be the answer to your staffing needs? BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel is available to seasonal employers all across the country.

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An internship is about more than mastering tasks. It’s a chance to grow the skills that define long-term success.

My name is Chris Ellis, and I'm the director for Easter Seals Camp Sno-Mo in New Hampshire. I've been here for 15 years, and I have worked with staff from CIEE for all of the 15 years.