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Work Exchanges

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We blog about CIEE's Work Exchange programs: Summer Work Travel, Camp Counselor, Intern, Trainee, Research Scholar, and Professor. Share your story!

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Employer Spotlight: Broadmoor Resort and Hotel

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Meet Alyssa Graudins, director of recruiting for the Broadmoor Resort and Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Participant Spotlight: Elijah O. of Nigeria

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Meet Elijah from Nigeria, who worked at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, in 2024.

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Summer Camp Spotlight: Pierce Camp Birchmont

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Meet Peter Brimstone, assistant director at Pierce Camp Birchmont in New Hampshire.

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The $100K Question: What Employers Should Know About H-1B vs J-1 Visa in 2025

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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.

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Summer Work Travel Employer Q&A: Xanterra Travel Collection at Yellowstone National Park

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Meet Catherine LaBelle, employee programs manager in Yellowstone National Park with Xanterra Travel Collection.

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With H-1B Visa News, J-1 Visas Could Be a Smart Alternative

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With the H-1B visa news, it's a perfect time to explore another option for international talent acquisition: the J-1 visa.

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Summer Work Travel Employer Q&A: Six Flags

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Meet Kel Harper, senior staffing advisor of people operations at Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

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A Summer Job Becomes a Life-Changing Career Path

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Maria thought she was just signing up for a summer job. Four years later, everything's changed.

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Let's Start the School Year with Empathy!

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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

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2023 Work & Travel USA Scholarship Winners

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We are excited to announce this year's CIEE Work & Travel USA scholarship winners. Introducing Diana, Fiyin, Neto and Nestor! At CIEE, our mission is to enhance access to intercultural... keep reading