Academic Advancement
Completed 2/3 of your degree or have graduated no more than 12 months before starting the program.
Intern andTrainee USA
Intern and Trainee USA 2027
Intern and Trainee is an official cultural-labor exchange program of the United States Government, aimed at university students and graduates who want to obtain first-hand experience in American companies in their field of study.
Turn your academic or professional experience into an international opportunity: develop your career in the US, strengthen your English and expand your professional vision.
Requirements
Discover which category best suits your profile and the requirements of each one
No previous experience
No professional experience is required to apply.
Upper Intermediate or Advanced English
Validated by a English interview.
Duration from 3 to 12 months
According to the Training Plan agreed with the Host Company.
Be between 18 and 30 years old
And have a valid passport during the program.
Physical and mental capacity
To live and work abroad throughout the program.
If you are a graduate
Minimum 1 year of experience related to your field of study.
If you do not have a degree
You can present your candidacy by proving 5 years of experience in the field.
Upper Intermediate or Advanced English
Validated by a English interview.
Duration from 3 to 18 months*
According to the Training Plan agreed with the Host Company.
Be between 18 and 35 years old
And have a valid passport during the program.
Physical and mental capacity
To live and work abroad throughout the program.
*Programs in Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary have a maximum duration of 12 months.
What is your professional area?
Explore the fields of study and training areas eligible for the program.
Hospitality & Culinary
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Gastronomy
Leadership
- Administration, Commerce and Business
- Organizational Psychology
- Marketing, Communications and Journalism
- Economics, Accounting and Finance
- Sciences, Engineering, Architecture and Mathematics
- Agriculture, Art and Culture
- Public Administration and Law
* Ineligible fields of study: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Psychology, with the exception of Organizational Psychology, which can participate in Leadership.
Program options and fees
Go Job Arranged
We connect you with our partner employers and coordinate your in-person or virtual interview to obtain your job offer and Training Plan.
- Hospitality & Culinary: access to our portfolio of partner employers.
- Leadership: search from your profile, with an estimated period of 6 to 9 months from the first payment.
Go Self Arranged
Choose your host company and present your own job offer related to your professional field.
- An ideal option for fields such as Leadership.
- We assist your host company if it needs support to complete the Training Plan.
What does your program fee include?
Included
Personalized guidance and support during all stages of the program.
Access to our in-person and virtual job fairs (exclusive to the Go Job Arranged option).
Welcome Package, information sessions and workshops to prepare you for your experience.
Sponsor Assignment for the issuance of the DS-2019 eligibility certificate.
Medical insurance during the dates established in your DS-2019.
Assistance through the Sponsor during your stay in the United States, to accompany you with any questions related to your program.
Not included
Registration fee: COP 170,000
SEVIS: USD 220*
J-1 visa processing: USD 185*
Round trip airfare: between approximately USD 700 and USD 1,300, depending on the destination and travel dates.
Spending money: we recommend considering between USD 700 and USD 1,500 to cover your first expenses in the United States, such as transportation, food, housing and other personal expenses.
* Fee amounts are referential and are subject to change by the United States Department of State.
Program stages
Discover step by step how to build your professional experience in the United States.
Our Featured Employers
We work with more than 80 employers, including hotels, resorts and companies in the United States, that offer professional experiences in different areas.
