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J-1 Intern Program in the U.S.

by: Council for Educational Travel, USA

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Are you ready to launch your international career and gain hands-on experience in the United States? CETUSA’s J-1 Intern Program offers you the opportunity to intern or train with leading U.S. companies, enhancing your professional skills while experiencing American culture firsthand. Whether you are a recent graduate or a young professional, this program allows you to advance your career, develop industry expertise, and broaden your global network. Join CETUSA and take the first step toward an unforgettable professional journey in the U.S.! Apply now and explore exciting opportunities tailored to your field. Who can be a J-1 Intern? A J-1 Intern is an international applicant who is currently a student at a university, or an early career professional who has graduated from university within the past 12 months.

Program Highlights

Gain hands-on professional training with leading companies in the United States while building real-world industry skills.

Strengthen your expertise through structured internship or training placements aligned with your academic or professional background.

Connect with professionals, mentors, and peers to expand your international career network.

Experience American workplace culture and daily life while growing personally and professionally.

Designed for university students and recent graduates within 12 months of completion to kickstart global careers.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • United States
Availability
Intern Duration:
  • 1 Year
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Agriculture
  • Architecture
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Culinary Arts & Cooking
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Forestry
  • Graphic Design
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Interior Design
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media
  • Museum Studies
  • Photography
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Public Administration & Government
  • Resort
  • Technology
  • Tourism
  • Web Design
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 20, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • United States

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Architecture
  • Art History
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Media
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Forestry
  • Graphic Design
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • International Relations
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Museum Studies
  • Photography
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Public Administration & Government
  • Technology
  • Law
  • Hospitality
  • Tourism
  • Culinary Arts & Cooking
  • Journalism
  • Resort
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Interior Design
  • Web Design
  • Agriculture

Availability

Intern Duration:
  • 1 Year

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families

Program Cost Includes

  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Job Search Support
  • Internship Placement

Refund Policy

Other

Salary & Compensation

Participants receive a stipend or other forms of compensation, such as wages or salary, for the purpose of offsetting their living expenses while participating in their exchange visitor program. If the stipend does not meet $2,000 per month, the program applicants are required to show proof of personal savings, grant, or a scholarship to offset the difference.

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Transcript
  • Resume
  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CETUSA match job opportunities based on my profile?

  1. Due to the large number of applicants, CETUSA cannot conduct outreach to find specific programs for specific applicants. CETUSA has a frequently updated list of available positions that applicants can check weekly. If you are interested, let us know, and we will happily recommend you for any suitable program.

How soon are interviews usually scheduled after applying?

Depending on the field and program availability, the process may take one week, or it may take several weeks. For example, hospitality positions move quickly, whereas positions in the business or engineering fields may take more time. We cannot guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed within a certain time frame.

How frequently are new programs added to your website?

On average, every 3-7 business days. We recommend frequent visits to our website for program updates.

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