intex work and travel

Live your dreams, your future begins now.

A leader in cultural exchange

Ready for your exchange experience discover amazing life-changing opportunities..

Prices & Services

Our program price.

English evaluation interview via Skype

Reviewing jobs/employers

Health/travel insurance for the program period indicated on the DS-2019 form (grace period is not covered)

In-country support including access to 24/7 support via free telephone line after arrival in the USA

Eligibility (DS-2019) form issued by Intrax and sent to your home address

Pre-departure orientation and support materials

Any transportation fees

Personal funds of at least $1000 to bring to the US to cover living costs are not included in the prices above

Payment schedule

The invoice for the full program price will be issued if you meet the eligibility criteria and choose the job from limited Intrax Job pool.

This program is appropriate for various jobs and industries.

Industries: Hospitality, gastronomy, entertainment, retail, amusement park

Jobs: Prep cook, cashier, housekeeping staff, lifeguard, front desk personnel, and many more

Note: this is only a sample and not a comprehensive list.

Refund Policy

There will be no refund provided if cancellation is submitted after your program has begun (program start date is stated on the DS-2019 form).

If cancellation notification is submitted prior to the program start date, you will be refunded but a cancellation fee of 475 US$ will apply.

There will be full refund of all fees paid only if you paid for “Premium” option with Intrax Job Search and Intrax never offered you a job.

All refunds are issued by October 15th of the program year after physical DS-2019 form is returned to Intrax International Operations at: Giesebrechtstr. 10, 10629 Berlin, Germany.

J-1 Work Travel Cultural Exchange Program for Companies

Introduce a new perspective to your company.

Summer Work Travel is a seasonal J-1 exchange visa program with the U.S. Department of State that gives U.S. employers the opportunity to hire international university students for their business' peak season. Intrax works with you to develop a staffing solution that matches your key positions with the right employees. Our participants are top university students from around the world, eager to spend their summer working in the United States, speaking English, and learning more about American culture.

Recruit quality staff backed by superior support

Work with an industry leader.

Having matched 100,000+ participants over 18+ years as a J-1 Summer Work Travel program sponsor, we have the expertise to guide you through the hiring process with ease, while building a rewarding cultural experience.

Hire for your Exact Seasonal Hiring Gaps

IWT works closely with you to develop a hiring plan personalized to meet your staffing needs so you can recruit participants that are able to work for your seasonal peak and shoulder seasons.

Experience Unmatched Local & Global Support

Our global partners from over 35 countries and local staff in the United States provide exceptional 24/7 support for both you and your participants from start to finish.

Foster an International Company Culture

IWT J-1 participants are eager to learn about American culture from their coworkers and your guests, and they are just as excited to share their culture too.

Hiring for seasonal work in your industry

Intrax host companies represent numerous parts of the hospitality and tourism industries, including hotels, ski resorts, amusement parks, and more. We work with companies to develop a clear understanding of hiring needs, while our expert international offices and partners recruit qualified participants for each industry. Intrax works with a number of industries and can help you hire participants for the following positions:

amusement park ride operators

front of house

gift shop and retail workers

food and beverage workers

line and prep cooks

concierge and guest services

cooks and dishwashers

ski lift operators

housekeepers

servers, bussers, etc.

Our Work Travel Participants

Our participants represent a wide range of skills, personalities and cultural backgrounds. Each participant is excited for the opportunity to live and work in the United States, bringing their skills to your company and improving their understanding of America. All Work Travel participants are:

Full time students from the world's best universities

Excited to learn about American culture first-hand

Proficient in English

From more than 50 countries

If you have any questions about hiring, please contact IWT at [email protected] or please call us toll-free at 1-888-224-0450.

TESTIMONIALS

What our hosts have to say

Intrax tours are run very smoothly, and communication with the Intrax staff before and during the tour was well-coordinated. On the tour, I was impressed by the overall quality of Intrax's students, who were professional and had good English skills.

Lagoon has found that the international participants bring an added culture that our local employees and park guests have come to love. We could not imagine our Lagoon team without these great students.

Five years ago I was introduced to Intrax and now I won’t use anybody else because I love Intrax. I love everybody I work with and the quality of students they bring. The J-1 program is absolutely one of the best things for American business, for diversity and to learn different cultures.

OUR FEATURED STORIES

Everyone has a story

Discover stories and tips from our students, hosts and team.

International Women's Day: Interview with Chef Erika Tucker

Williamsburg "Coffee with Cops" Event Engages International Students from Around the World

Women's History Month: Interview with Intrax President, Marcie Schneider

Connecting people and cultures through work and travel.

Work & Travel

Get to see the world, earn some money and do whatever, whenever, wherever you want to with our, work & travel program.

Experience pure freedom of choices, the most flexible and independent lifestyle possible. Travel to different places, work occasional jobs and by doing that, gain valuable cultural insights and tons of great experiences. Only you can set your limit and we will make sure, you have all the basics and info to make your time here unforgettable! 

When you reach your dream destination, we will assist you with an orientation that prepares you for the first “must-do” steps in the new country as well as city. We support you with your application documents and prepare you for possible interview situation. We are also here to help with topics like mobile phone plans, bank accounts, social insurance number, taxback or accommodation. Apart from that, we are always here to help in case you have questions along the way. 

With just a little bit of our help you will find yourself on a different continent as soon as you are ready for it. And you will get the adventure of your life started. And if something doesn’t go as planned, we will be always right here to help you. With our 24 hour emergency number, you can always get hold of us and we will be solving your problem together!   

Last but not least, it is important to mention our great INTERNeX community. Our PR department located in Vancouver organizes Pub Nights, weekly events and regular trips so that you can easily meet up and connect with other participants. We provide the community it takes to make your stay magnificent and unforgettable, but most importantly, we are always here to support you. To gain a first insight into all of our activities, check out our Instagram and Facebook page as well as our WordPress Blog.

Program Includes:

• Pre-departure information package about arrival 
• Two to four night of accommodation in a downtown hostel 
• 1 year of HI hostel membership card (discounts in hostels world wide) 
• Welcome orientation (including necessary information concerning, phone provider, taxes, job board Vancouver, Social insurance number etc.) 
• Advice, guidance and workshop for a job interview 
• Overview and update of resume 
• Access to INTERNeX social events and activities 
• 24 hour emergency number 

Program Requirements:

• Must be between the age of 18-35 
• No criminal record 
• Clean medical check in country of origin

It’s simple. UWT provides a hands-on support system for students and host companies. With a team that is invested and knowledgeable, we are able to provide focused service that benefits all participants and makes the most of this unique cultural experience.

Meet the UWT Team

Our Programs

Our programs provide cultural experiences that bring people together across oceans and continents. Our J-1 Work and Travel program works with companies to place university students in seasonal jobs throughout the Untied States.

Our J-1 Work and Travel program

Testimonials

“Let me commend this organization for the remarkable job that you have been doing. This program has brought significant changes to many college students lives. It’s a very noble venture, keep it up.” – Kerene, Jamaica

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Our Travels

We document our travels to share with our participants, employers and partners. Take a peek at some of our latest photo albums and be sure to come back for more! From the Great Wall of China to the warm sun of Jamaica, we enjoy exploring the world through our camera’s lens.

Our latest photos and videos

In the News

United work and travel spends time traveling the world to find students with a strong work ethic, cultural curiosity and a desire to learn beyond country barriers. In the United States, we help host companies find the right employees for their growing businesses.

Read the latest UWT news

J-1 Summer Work/Travel

The J-1 Summer Work/Travel Program allows full-time university students from outside of the USA to enter the USA and work for a period of up to four months. It also allows for a 30-day travel period before returning home to begin their next semester of university.

J-1 Intern/Trainee Program

The J-1 Intern/Trainee Program allows qualified students or graduates from outside of the USA to enter the USA and train for a period of six to 18 months. This experience betters their professional skills in order to obtain full-time employment in their home country.

As a company that travels the world to provide cultural exchange opportunities to international students, it only makes sense for us to have a map that shows our current partners, office locations, and recent travel adventures. If you are interested in locating a foreign partner or one of the United Work and Travel Office’s in the USA, please view our map and location listings. Visit the partner map to learn more

Mon - Fri 9.00 AM - 4.00 PM

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It’s Time For a New Adventure!

International Travel & Cultural Exchange is a Jamaican based BridgeUSA Agency, dedicated to sending university and college undergrad students (J-1) to the USA. The Summer Work Travel programme provides foreign students with an opportunity to live and work in the United States during their summer vacations, and to experience the different ethnicities and way of life in the United States. The programme affords full-time university students the opportunity to participate in various cultural activities while being given the opportunity to work.

Summer Work & Travel

We enable students to participate in the cultural exchange program initiated by the US State Department in 1961.

Cultural Exchange

ITCE gives full time college/university students in Jamaica the grand opportunity to learn and experience other cultures in the USA while working.

What are the documents needed for my embassy appointment?

• A valid Passport (Should not be expiring within 6 months)
• Passport size photo, (must not be older than 6 months)
• DS160 confirmation page with Barcode
• Valid DS 2019 Form
• Valid SEVIS Certificate
• Valid Insurance Certificate
• Official University/ College Transcript displaying GPA
• Copy of MRV receipt (embassy fee receipt)

Do I need a transcript for my Embassy Appointment?

Yes… You need an official transcript from your college/university displaying your cumulative GPA, which should be 2.0 or higher . You must also be carrying a minimum of 4 courses per semester which must be equivalent to 12 credits or more.

ONLY official transcripts are accepted!

Can I get a J-1 visa if I’m not doing a bachelor’s degree?

Yes! Once you are reading for an associate degree or higher, you are eligible to participate on the program.

It’s Time For a New Adventure! Experience the World!

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Changing lives… while shaping the future.

ITCE Connects Foundation started with this sole purpose as a charity foundation, to make a positive difference in the lives of Jamaicans and the environment.

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