Description

The Work and Travel USA program offers international university students the opportunity to experience the United States as more than a simple tourist while gaining invaluable work USA experience. Give yourself the chance to work and travel USA.

* WORK USA *
During their main holiday, participants can work at entry-level positions in virtually all aspects of the hospitality and tourism sector, with more sectors being added in the future. Work and USA placements are available in countless hotels, motels, resorts, parks and restaurants throughout the U.S., from Las Vegas, Colorado, New Mexico and Myrtle Beach, to name a few. Working side by side with U.S. citizens and participants from around the world, students have the opportunity to share their own customs and beliefs, in a true cultural exchange.

* TRAVEL USA *
On completion of the Work & Travel USA program, participants have an optional month of travel to get to know a bit more about the wonderful USA with countless landscapes and picturesque scenery to discover from big cities to small towns, top beaches as well as ski resorts. This program really gives you the chance to work and travel in the USA.

Highlights

Applicants will be working at:
* Ski Resorts in Colorado and Utah.
* Amusement Parks in Orlando and Myrtle Beach Florida, and Tennessee.
* Casinos in Nevada and Utah.
* Hotels & Restaurants all across the United States

Work and travel USA applicants will work in entry-level positions, much like an American student would during a school holiday. Although a secure placement will be offered, specific job duties may be determined by the employer upon arrival. The following jobs provide a general description of the most common types of Work and Travel USA placements.

- Front Desk: Includes answering phones, assisting guests, and checking reservations.
- Housekeeping: Includes cleaning guest rooms and bathrooms, doing laundry, making beds, and taking out garbage.
- Kitchen Help: Includes washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, assisting the cook and taking out the garbage.
- Wait staff: Includes serving guests, cleaning tables, and washing dishes.
- Sales: Includes preparing and selling food, using cash register, helping customers, working with retail and mopping floors.
- Ski Services: May include working as a lift operator, checking lift tickets, working in a ski shop, shoveling snow and helping skiers.
- Maintenance: Includes mowing lawns, mopping floors, cleaning pools and some light repair work.

Qualifications

- Age range: 18 to 28 Years old
- Minimum work placement duration: 2 Months
- Maximum work placement duration: 4 Months with an optional extra Month for travel
- Minimum English level: Pre-Intermediate or above (Level 3+)
- Be a full-time University student
- Must be in between years at your University or have a Unconditional offer for your Undergraduate or Masters degree.
- Wages: Between USD 5.85 - USD 10.00 per hour (Depending on State or company of placement)

Job Types

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

WAVA's Mission Statement

WAVA's Responsible Travel policy is its mission statement. It's not an ideology. It is not a cast-iron set of rigid guidelines and procedures. Rather, it is a spectrum of principles and concepts that promote co-operation and learning not only by those in the London office, but also with all other parties involved - travellers, partners and host communities - ensuring each can mutually benefit. We do our best to understand our travellers' needs, responsibly preparing them to have great experiences, and we produce content that accurately informs our travellers of what they can expect to encounter when abroad. To find out more about WAVA's Responsible Travel policy and principles, please visit WAVA's website.

Year Founded

2010