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College and University students enrolled full time and pursuing studies at post-secondary accredited academic institutions located outside the United States come to the United States to share their culture and ideas with people of the United States through temporary work and travel opportunities.

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Summer work travel students must be:.

• Sufficiently proficient in English to successfully interact in an English speaking environment;
• Post-secondary school students enrolled in and actively pursuing a degree or other full-time course of study at an accredited classroom based, post-secondary educational institution outside the United States;
• Have successfully completed at least one semester or equivalent of post-secondary academic study; and
• Pre-placed in a job prior to entry unless from a visa waiver country.

The Summer Work Travel program provides foreign students with an opportunity to live and work in the United States during their summer vacation from college or university to experience and to be exposed to the people and way of life in the United States.

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Readmittance, Program Length, and Returning Home

• Readmittance: Participants can be admitted to the program more than once;
• Program Length: The maximum length of the program is four months; and
• Returning Home: Students must return to their home country prior to the start date of their university or college.

Program Exclusions

Sponsors must not place participants:

• In positions that could bring notoriety or disrepute to the Exchange Visitor Program;
• In sales positions that require participants to purchase inventory that they must sell in order to support themselves;
• In domestic help positions in private homes (e.g., child care, elder care, gardener, chauffeur);
• As pedicab or rolling chair drivers or operators;
• As operators or drivers of vehicles or vessels for which drivers’ licenses are required regardless of whether they carry passengers or not;
• In positions related to clinical care that involves patient contact;
• In any position in the adult entertainment industry (including, but not limited to jobs with escort services, adult book/video stores, and strip clubs);
• In positions requiring work hours that fall predominantly between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am;
• In positions declared hazardous to youth by the Secretary of Labor at Subpart E of 29 CFR part 570;
• In positions that require sustained physical contact with other people and/or adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions guidelines (e.g., body piercing, tattooing, massage, manicure);
• In positions that are substantially commission-based and thus do not guarantee that participants will be paid minimum wage in accordance with federal and state standards;
• In positions involved in gaming and gambling that include direct participation in wagering and/or betting;
• In positions in chemical pest control, warehousing, catalogue/online order distribution centers;
• In positions with traveling fairs or itinerant concessionaires;
• In jobs that do not allow participants to work alongside U.S. citizens and interact regularly with U.S. citizens and to experience U.S. culture during the workday portion of their Summer Work Travel programs;
• With employers that fill non-seasonal or non-temporary job openings with exchange visitors with staggered vacation schedules;
• In positions that require licensing;
• In positions for which there is another specific J visa category (e.g., Camp Counselor, Trainee, Intern);
• Participants must be employees of and paid by the staffing agencies
• Staffing agencies must provide full-time, primary, on-site supervision of the participants
• Staffing agencies must effectively control the work sites, e.g., have hands-on management responsibility for the participants
• After November 1, 2012, in positions in the North American Industry Classification System’s (NAICS) Goods-Producing Industries occupational categories industry sectors 11, 21, 23, 31-33 numbers (set forth at http://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag_index_naics.htm ).

Sponsors must also:

• Use extra caution when placing students in positions at employers in lines of business that are frequently associated with trafficking persons (e.g., modeling agencies, housekeeping, janitorial services);
• Consider the availability of suitable, affordable housing (e.g., that meets local codes and ordinances) and reliable, affordable, and convenient transportation to and from work when making job placements;
• Actively and immediately assist participants with arranging appropriate housing and transportation, if employers do not provide or arrange housing and/or transportation, or if participants decline employer-provided housing or transportation;
• The number of job placements available with host employers
• That host employers will not displace domestic U.S. workers at worksites where they will place program participants
• That host employers have not experienced layoffs in the past 120 days and do not have workers on lockout or on strike

Sponsors may place participants only in jobs that:

• Are seasonal or temporary;
• Provide opportunities for regular communication and interaction with U.S. citizens and allow participants to experience U.S. culture.

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Program Sponsors

Sponsors are required to:.

• A copy of the Department of State Summer Work Travel Program Brochure;
• The Department of State’s toll-free emergency hotline telephone number;
• The sponsor’s 24/7 immediate contact telephone number;
• Information advising participants of their obligation to notify their sponsor when they arrive in the United States and to provide information of any change in jobs or residence; and
• Information concerning any contractual obligations related to participants’ acceptance of paid employment in the United States, if pre-arranged.
• Ensure that participants entering the United States without prearranged employment have sufficient financial resources to support themselves during their search for employment;
• Provide such participants with information on how to seek employment and secure lodging in the United States before they depart their home countries; and
• Provide participants with a job directory that includes at least as many job listings as the number of participants in their program who are entering the United States without prearranged employment.
• Sponsors must undertake reasonable efforts to secure suitable employment for participants unable to find jobs on their own after one week;
• Sponsors must inform program participants of Federal Minimum Wage requirements and ensure that, at a minimum, participants are compensated at the prevailing local wage, which must meet the higher of either the applicable state or the Federal minimum wage requirement, including payment for overtime in accordance with state-specific employment; and
• Sponsors must maintain, at a minimum, a monthly schedule of personal contact with the program participants (in-person, by telephone or via-electronic mail), document such contact, and ensure that issues affecting the health, safety and welfare of participants are addressed immediately.

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Host employers are required to:

• Provide participants the number of hours of paid employment per week as identified on the job offer and agreed to when the sponsor vetted the jobs;
• Pay those participants eligible for overtime worked in accordance with applicable state or federal law;
• Notify sponsors promptly when participants arrive at the work site and begins their programs; when there are any changes or deviations in the job placements during the participants’ programs; when participants are not meeting the requirements of job placements; or when participants leave their position ahead of their planned departure; and
• Contact sponsors immediately in the event of any emergency involving participants or any situation that impacts the health, safety or welfare of participants.

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SUMMER W&T USA

CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL

If a student does not get the visa we keep 0$!

The program price includes health insurance for the fifth month

Payment is possible in five installments, the last one you pay after getting the visa

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What is Work and Travel program?

“Summer Work and Travel USA” program is a cultural exchange program exclusively for students. The program has been approved and supported by the American government and it enables students to work in the USA during the summer break within a period of 4 months and after that, if they want, to use the fifth month for traveling. The aim of the program is to gain great experience, improve English language, meet the culture, customs and lifestyle, as well as, to get new friends.

What do we offer?

Summer Work and Travel Program is a complex program. Therefore, it is important that you have safety and all the program segments organized.

1. Safe job – interviews with the employers 2. Meeting the representative of the sponsor companies in the USA authorized by the State Department before departure to the USA. 3. Transport to the location of the employer or accommodation 4. Organization and help with getting SSN number in the USA which you cannot work without 5. Continuous support during your stay in the USA

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Summer Work & Travel Program

Expand your horizons — live and work in the us over your university break.

IENA’s Summer Work and Travel program provides the opportunity for university students to live, work and travel for up to 4-months in the US.

Living and working among Americans is a great opportunity to gain great insight into life and culture in the US, make friends, and improve your English skills. At the end of your program you’ll have the opportunity to travel around the US for up to 30 days. Summer Work and Travel programs last up to four months, with an opportunity for up to one month of travel after your job ends, depending upon your university schedule. IENA will be your program sponsor and provide support before and during your stay in the US.

Create lasting memories with Work & Travel!

In the US summer, you might work…

• At the beach
• In amusement or water parks
• In hospitality

In the US winter, you might work…

• At a ski resort
• In a restaurant

Application and Fees

Application information.

To apply to the Summer, Work and Travel Program, you must be:

• Proficient in English (oral and written)
• Enrolled full time in a college or university course
• Excited about experiencing American culture

What your program includes

• High quality service and support from start to finish
• Optional job placement
• 24/7 emergency line
• Visa assistance
• Insurance for your entire stay in the US

IENA works with certified international partners around   the world.   Please e-mail us at [email protected] to connect you with one of our partners who will guide you through the process in your home country

Travel Information

On the move in the us.

Aim to live close to where you work. Walking and biking allows you to get to know your neighborhood and city. You will stay physically active and save on transportation costs.

For longer trips, try public transportation in your area or rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Local taxi services offer direct service.

Pre-arrival

Participants will arrange their own transportation to and from the US, and to their housing/destination Check with your recruiter for information on flight deals.

If your employer doesn’t have a shuttle, you may be able to arrange public transportation to/from the airport to your destination. Ask IENA or your recruiter for help in identifying public transportation options.

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What to see in the usa.

• Sporting events
• Historical sites
• Oceans, lakes, and rivers
• National/state/local parks and recreation areas
• Major cities/nearby cities
• Amusement/water parks

The following SEVIS Validation Information is for Exchange Visitors who are sponsored by IENA ONLY and participating in our Summer Work and Travel Program, including Summer Camp Support Staff.

If the Sponsor listed on your DS-2019 is not IENA, please STOP and contact your sponsor.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know traveling to a new country for work can raise a lot of questions. Check out our useful FAQs or reach out with questions

You are going to hear several terms for different forms etc. during the process. Here is our IENAipedia to those forms:

The J-1 Summer Work and Travel Visa:  This J-1 Visa is a government program that allows qualified full time students to share their cultures and ideas with the people of the United States. The J-1 Summer Work and Travel Visa is for individuals approved to participate in work-and study-based exchange visitor programs. This program is run by the US Department of State .

DS-2019 Form:  This form can only be issued by a US Department of State designated visa sponsor. IENA is one of those. It certifies that you are eligible to take part in the cultural exchange program and is a vital part of the application process. In essence, it is evidence that you have a bona-fide job offer in the USA. You will need it for your embassy appointment AND you will need it when you enter into the USA. Guard it as you would guard your passport.

SEVIS Receipt (or SEVIS I-901 Receipt):  SEVIS stands for “Student Exchange Visitor Information System”. It is a system by which the US Department of State keeps track of you on the program. You will need this form when you visit the embassy for your interview

WHAT PAPERWORK WILL THE EMPLOYER REQUIRE? Social Security:  The US Government requires all employees to apply for a Social Security Number. Your employer will help you do this upon your arrival, however, you MUST validate your arrival via your IENA account BEFORE you can apply. Once done, you will need to visit the local Social Security office. You must obtain a Social Security Card. If you already have one, then that’s yours for life.

Form I-9: All employees, foreign and domestic, are required to complete this form for each employer. It is a straightforward form and you will need your passport (including J-1 Visa) and your DS-2019. Your employer will help you complete this.

Form I-94: This is your arrival and departure record. It is a good idea to print this when you get settled and keep it with you. You cannot print it until after you have arrived in the USA. It can be printed here

W-4:  This form is for tax purposes. Your employer may withhold a small amount of taxes from your salary. You ARE entitled to claim some of this back because you are not a resident of the USA. IENA partner with taxback.com to make claiming back the taxes as simple as possible DO I HAVE HEALTHCARE IN AMERICA?

As you may be aware, health care is not free in the USA. You must have medical insurance. We have that covered for you. There are however some terminology and procedures it is handy to know:

Co-payment:  This is like your car insurance excess. Its an amount you always have to pay when you have treatment. For non-Emergency Room Visits, the Co-pay is $50. Whenever possible. You should always call the 800 number (free call) on the back of your insurance and discuss your symptoms before visiting a doctor. They can best advise you whether to visit a doctor and if so, where the closest clinic is.

Workers Compensation:  Whilst you are at work and carrying out your duties at work, you are covered by this insurance. This means if you have an injury/illness caused by or related to your work, you are covered by this insurance which is held by your employer. Our insurance is for non-work related cases, or injuries/illnesses that occur while on days off and while you are traveling.

Emergency Room: It’s the same thing as the A & E and is for serious injury or illness that requires immediate attention.  There is no co-pay or deductible for this if the injury/illness is deemed life threatening or requires an overnight stay. In all other cases, there will be a $350 Copay, so you should go to a walk-in clinic whenever possible.

Pre-Existing Conditions:  If you have a condition that has been treated, or you take regular medication for, in the past 6 months, it will NOT be covered by this insurance.

Here you can find more details on your insurance policy .

SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE

When it comes to social media and American culture, there are a few things you need to be aware of. Employers have withdrawn job offers to participants before they have even arrived in the USA due to things they have found on social media. Please be aware of how you portray yourself. You are going to America to be professionally employed and your public presence should reflect that. We highly recommend you make all your social media private.

Remember, even something someone else tags you in or photos someone else posts of you can have an impact on someone’s impression of you. As a general rule of thumb, think “Would I want my parents or grandparents to see this?”

Each employer will have their own set of rules with regards to social media once you arrive.

CAN I LEAVE MY EMPLOYER OR SWITCH JOBS

IENA recognizes there are several reasons why you may leave your job.

Getting Fired

Break the rules and you may be fired. This is a job just like a job at home.  As with any job you take, there are rules that need to be followed.

If you have been fired, the first thing you must do is call IENA.  (888)724-4292 . Your employer are also instructed to call us.  Our goal is:

• For you to understand why you have been fired
• Get your version of events
• Ensure you are paid up to date
• To make a plan with you as to where you will go, if we can place you elsewhere or how you will get home

Just because you have been terminated from employment does not mean you are not part of our program. We want to make sure you are safe and taken care of.

You Decide to Leave

We understand there are a few reasons why you may decide to leave. All we ask is that if you have any problems at your place of employment, you follow the following steps:

• Please make sure you have given the job a chance – at least 2 weeks
• Speak with your supervisor about any problems first and give him or her the chance to resolve
• If this has not worked, call IENA who will advocate on your behalf

Remember as with any job, there are good days at work and bad days.  There are people you like working with, and people you don’t like working with.  Just as the employer has made a commitment to you via you job offer, you have made a commitment to the employer in acknowledging and agreeing to the terms of your job offer.

If you do decide to leave early, you MUST call IENA before you leave on (888) 724 4292 ext 4. We will want to help you make a plan to get home or find other employment.

CAN I GET A SECOND JOB

If you have the opportunity for a second job, please contact the IENA office and we will go through the process and contact your new employer. You  MUST  do this  BEFORE  you accept and begin working for your 2 nd  job employer.

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Summer Work and Travel in the USA

CICD’s J-1 Summer Work and Travel program in the United States provides paid working holiday opportunities for participants to work during their university summer vacations as well as travel and experience daily life in the U.S. Work & travel opportunities in the USA can contribute to participants’ lifelong personal and professional growth.

Work and Travel Programs on the J-1 Visa

Come discover what CICD’s J-1 Summer Work and Travel Program in the United States can offer you! If you want to work in the United States during your university vacation, then you’ve come to the right place! Each year, CICD provides more than a thousand students with opportunities to successfully work and travel the U.S. and create positive memories and experiences for a lifetime!

CICD’s Work and Travel Program lets you do many things: see a new country, improve your English skills, make new friendships, share your culture, gain more work experience, and earn money at the same time to finance your trip. Once finished with your program, take 30 days off to travel and explore the USA at a more leisurely pace.

CICD is there for you every step of the way to help make your work and travel experience an enjoyable and valuable time of your life. We look forward to working with you to start your adventure here in the USA!

CICD J-1 Work and Travel Sponsorship Includes:

• DS-2019 Form required to apply for your J-1 Work and Travel Visa
• Home country interview, orientation, and support
• Useful program and cultural information and J-1 visa application tips
• Monitoring and support of your program from start to finish
• Coordination of your work and travel program health insurance
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What’s the Work USA J-1 summer program?

If you’re a full-time student, then the J-1 visa allows you to work anywhere in the USA for up to four months over your summer holidays – plus travel around America for 30 days afterwards. On our Work USA program, we’ll help match you with a summer job before you go, provide the sponsorship you need to apply for your J-1 visa, and support you throughout the whole process.

Ordinary jobs in extraordinary locations: you’ll earn a salary, experience America like a local, and have the summer of a lifetime. (Until next year, when you go back and do it again. You can do Work USA every summer you’re studying, up to three times in total!).

So, what did you do over the holidays?

Not much. Worked in a hotel on Catalina Island in California, went hiking in the Hollywood Hills and surfing in the O.C. at weekends, road tripped along Route 66 at the end of the summer with my new work mates. Just your average summer with Work USA, then. Book now for summer 2023.

Earn over USD $8,000* next summer

Make your summer work for you. Depending on the job and location, you can earn over USD $8,000 including tips working in America over the summer. Plus, you’ll add international job experience to your CV and show future employers you have the confidence to live and work abroad.

The need to know before you go

Type of work

Our Work USA program is designed to do seasonal work, usually in hospitality or tourism. Think those iconic all-American summer jobs – working in hotels, country clubs and restaurants: working as a lifeguard, server, bartender, spa attendant or groundskeeper.  It might not be your dream career, but you’ll be working in your dream location. Read on.

Where you'll work

Our employers need staff for a reason – they’re located in America’s most popular summer spots. Think the whale-filled waters of Cape Cod, the golden beaches of California, and the mountain trails of North Carolina. Working alongside students from all over the world, you’ll have more fun in the sun than you can handle – exploring new places with new friends.

Who can apply

All passport holders can apply, but you must be 18-30 and a current degree level student registered at a UK, German, Austrian or Swiss university. Your course must be a minimum of two years for undergrads, and one year for postgrads. You can do our Work USA program between academic years, or in the summer immediately after you graduate.

How long for

The J-1 visa allows you to work in a pre-arranged job for up to four months, and you can enter the USA to start work from the 1 st June. The J-1 visa is a cultural exchange visa and is designed for international students to experience everything America has to offer, which is why you’re given a 30-day grace period after your job to travel around the States.

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18-30 and a student? America needs you. Official sponsors of the all-American summer since 1962: we provide the sponsorship, job support and visa assistance you need to spend your summer Stateside.

“If you’re thinking about doing Work America, stop thinking and do it! It's life-changing. It has given me the confidence for my future and I have memories to last a lifetime. You’re only young once and we only live once. Make the most of it, you will not regret it.”

“I was hesitant to take part in this program at first – I was young and slightly scared of the world. The thought of rewinding two years and making the decision not to do Work America and missing out on this chance makes me feel sick! I’d say jump in and just enjoy it.”

“I would say that this is the best thing you could do. Travelling and exploring a new culture comes with a lot of benefits. You learn a lot from the experience and also from the people you meet – when you go back to your country you take home with you the most wonderful memories.”

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*All figures are based on the available jobs, advertised salary and accommodation costs for our Work USA 2024 program. This example is based on working 40 hours a week over the 12-week summer period. To see how this figure is calculated and what you can earn in other roles, please visit our c ost and inclusions page. BUNAC is not liable for any differences in these salaries, directly or indirectly related to your performance. This should be used as a guide only.

Participants

The J-1 Summer Work and Travel Cultural Exchange Visitor Program runs for a period of *3-4 months* with an additional 30-day travel period for you to explore the USA at the end of your working commitment.

Please review our current J-1 Program Terms and Conditions  *{http://www.americanpool.com/J-1/pdf/J-1_terms_and_cond.pdf}* to learn if you are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding J-1 Summer Work/Travel Programs.

Please read the document very carefully and make certain that you fully understand it before moving forward with our program. If you have any questions regarding this document, please contact American Pool Enterprises, Inc. or your local United Work and Travel representative. You can also contact our office in Owings Mills, Maryland by phone, toll free, at 1-866-446-2872 or by email at [email protected] .

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Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students

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International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Students Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability.

April 29, 2024—Ottawa— International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability.

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that the temporary policy allowing students to work more than 20 hours per week off campus will come to an end on April 30, 2024, and it will not be extended. This fall, we intend to change the number of hours students may work off campus per week to 24 hours.

Students who come to Canada must be here to study. As such, allowing students to work up to 24 hours per week will ensure they focus primarily on their studies, while having the option to work, if necessary.

As we head into the summer session, students who have a scheduled academic break can continue working unlimited hours.

In developing this change, we looked at the needs of students, policies in other countries, as well as research that has shown that academic outcomes suffer the more a student works while studying. It also strikes the appropriate balance so students have the option to work without compromising academic outcomes. More details will be shared in due course.

We also continue to develop the new Recognized Institutions Framework to reward post­secondary institutions that set high standards for selecting, supporting and retaining international students. We will continue to support and protect international students from financial vulnerability and keep protecting the integrity of the International Student Program.

“Working off campus helps international students gain work experience and offset some of their expenses. As international students arrive in Canada, we want them to be prepared for life here and have the support they need to succeed. However, first and foremost, people coming to Canada as students must be here to study, not work. We will continue working to protect the integrity of our student program.” – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

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Recent studies conducted in the US and Canada have shown that there is a considerable decline in academic performance for students working more than 28 hours per week, and that working more than 24 hours per week increases the chances that a student will drop out of their program.

Most countries that welcome international students set limits on the number of hours they may work while they study. Australia recently changed its policy to allow a student to work 48 hours every 2 weeks. In the US, students must meet additional criteria before being permitted to work off campus at all.

In December 2023, the Government of Canada raised the cost-of-living threshold that students must meet to be approved for a study permit so they are financially prepared for life in Canada and are not as dependent on working.

International students who begin a college program delivered through a public-private curriculum licensing arrangement on or after May 15, 2024, will not be eligible for a post-graduation work permit when they graduate. Those who already started this type of program prior to May 15, 2024, will still be able to access a post-graduation work permit, provided they meet all other criteria .

The new letter of acceptance (LOA) verification process has been a success. Since its launch on December 1, 2023, through April 1, 2024, IRCC has

•  received almost 162,000 LOAs for verification
• confirmed nearly 142,000 LOAs as valid directly with designated learning institutions (DLIs)
• identified almost 9,000 LOAs that didn’t match any LOA issued by a DLI or that the DLI had already cancelled before the foreign national applied for a study permit

Associated links

• Statement: Minister Miller issues statement on international student allocations for provinces and territories
• Notice: Update on public-private college partnership programs for international students
• Notice: Additional information about International Student Program reforms
• News release: Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new study permits issued
• News release: Revised requirements to better protect international students
• News release: Changes to International Student Program aim to protect students
• Website: Work off campus as an international student

Aissa Diop Director of Communications Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [email protected]

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Yesterday, U.S. Travel Association’s IPW came to a close. At the leading inbound travel trade show, delegates had the opportunity to connect in-person—conducting business, renewing relationships, and securing new partnerships around the world. The past few days were spent securing America’s position as a foremost global travel destination and showcasing the best of what the U.S. has to offer.

As the event concluded, here are some additional highlights from U.S. Travel’s IPW.

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We welcomed reggae icon Ziggy Marley to the stage at yesterday’s luncheon presented by Experience Kissimmee. His energetic and uplifting performance of classic songs featuring harmonious themes of love, peace, and unity had attendees swaying in their seats.

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At U.S. Travel’s IPW, five travel journalists were honored with U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA IPW Travel Writer Awards. The competition recognizes outstanding travel writing by IPW journalists in three categories: best U.S. travel destination article, best (past) IPW host city article for San Antonio (2023), and best trade publication article. Click here for more details.

Closing Night Event

Universal Destinations & Experiences threw one of the biggest parties ever for IPW 2024 in Los Angeles. Universal Studios Hollywood rolled out the red carpet and pulled out all the stops. All night long, we enjoyed exclusive access to Hollywood’s legendary entertainment theme park and the excitement of The World-Famous Studio Tour.

Take a look at the day’s video footage roundup as well as the show’s Daily Happenings photos .

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Time is running out for you to get a free dozen doughnuts from Krispy Kreme: How to get the deal

Time is running out for customers to get free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme .

The doughnut giant announced last month the revamping of its rewards program with a more generous points system that makes it faster for members to earn and easier to redeem free doughnuts and beverages.

To promote the program, Krispy Kreme is giving all rewards members a free original glazed dozen, including new members who join between April 30 and May 11. Rewards members have also been eligible to receive a dozen consecutive days of deals, including free doughnuts and coffee, beginning April 30 through May 11, the company said in a news release.

Customers can sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards by downloading the Krispy Kreme app or by visiting www.krispykreme.com/account/create-account and creating a Krispy Kreme Rewards account.

Existing rewards members should use their current rewards credentials to sign into their new account. Earned rewards will transfer to the new program, the company said, and members will receive bonus points for every visit made in the last year to jump-start their progress on the new program.

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Krispy Kreme Rewards members will now earn 10 points for every $1 spent and points can be redeemed for more items, including single, 3-pack, 6-pack and dozen doughnuts, as well as coffees and hot chocolates, according to a news release from the company.

Rewards members will also get additional exclusive and personalized perks, including a free sweet treat on their birthday, opportunities to try limited-time products for free, and double points for celebrating their anniversary month.

"In the previous version of the rewards program, members would receive a credit for each purchase of a doughnut, dozen doughnuts and coffee – 12 credits being required to redeem one of each specific item for free," Krispy Kreme said in the news release. "In the new Krispy Kreme Rewards, members can apply their points to any reward."

Krispy Kreme Mother's Day doughnuts

Krispy Kreme is celebrating Mother's Day with a new collection of mini doughnuts.

Beginning Monday, May 6 and for a limited time, the company is inviting customers to "share a mini moment with all the special motherly figures in their lives" with the Minis for Mom Collection at participating stores in the U.S.

The collection will be available in a 16-count box that also includes four mini Original Glazed doughnuts. You can get the offering in-shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website. Customers can also get all three of the flavors in a mini 8-pack, delivered fresh daily to select retailers.

The mini-doughnuts will be available in three new flavors, including:

• Mini Strawberry Iced Heart Doughnut:  A mini Original Glazed doughnut hand-dipped in strawberry icing and decorated with a white sprinkled heart
• Mini Iced Rose Doughnut:  A mini Original Glazed doughnut hand-dipped in bright teal icing and decorated with a buttercream rose
• Mini Chocolate Cookie Crumble Doughnut made with Oreo:  A mini Original Glazed doughnut hand-dipped in chocolate icing and crushed Oreo cookies, and decorated with colorful daisy sprinkles and a chocolate buttercream dollop

“You love your mom, and your mom would love to spend time with you. Our Minis for Mom Collection is a sweet way to create mini moments with your mom this Mother’s Day,” said Dave Skena, global chief brand officer for Krispy Kreme.

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The Senate also passed a short-term extension of the current F.A.A. law to give the House time to clear the longer-term package early next week.

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The Senate on Thursday passed legislation to reauthorize federal aviation programs for the next five years and put in place new safety measures and consumer protections for passengers, at a moment of intense uncertainty and disruption in the air travel system.

The bill , which still must win final approval in the House before becoming law, would provide more than $105 billion to the Federal Aviation Administration and another $738 million to the National Transportation Safety Board for airport modernization, technology programs and safety. It would also bolster the hiring and training of air traffic controllers, codify airlines’ refund obligations to passengers, ensure fee-free family seating and strengthen protections for passengers with disabilities.

“Aviation safety has been front of mind for millions of Americans recently, and this F.A.A. bill is the best thing Congress can do to give Americans the peace of mind they deserve,” Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the majority leader, said on the Senate floor on Thursday evening.

It passed in an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 88 to 4, just one day before the current law is scheduled to lapse. The Senate also unanimously approved a short-term extension to allow time for the House to take up and clear the longer-term package next week, a step that would send it to President Biden.

The legislation is a bipartisan compromise negotiated over months by the Senate and House committees with jurisdiction over the F.A.A., after Congress authorized several short-term extensions of the agency when lawmakers failed to meet earlier deadlines. The House passed its version of the bill almost a year ago in a lopsided vote of 351 to 69.

Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, chairwoman of the Commerce Committee, celebrated the bill’s provisions on consumer protections, aviation safety, air traffic controllers, airport infrastructure and work force development on the floor after passage.

“This is a big moment for aviation,” Ms. Cantwell said. “We have had safety issues and concerns that we need to make a big investment. This legislation is that investment — in safety standards, in protecting consumers and advancing a work force and technology that will allow the United States to be the gold standard in aviation.”

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, the top Republican on the Commerce Committee, said: “This legislation is a strong, bipartisan, bicameral bill that includes hundreds of priorities for senators and representatives, both Republican and Democrat. This bill gives the FAA the safety tools it needs at a critical time.”

As one of the few remaining bills considered a must-pass item this year, the F.A.A. package, which prompted several regional disputes, became a magnet for dozens of amendments and policy riders that threatened to delay it in the Senate.

With the legislation threatening to stall, the House on Wednesday approved a one-week extension for the F.A.A. before leaving Washington for the weekend. The Senate followed suit on Thursday, steering around lingering disputes that had threatened to scuttle the effort and cause a brief lapse for the F.A.A.

The debate came at a time of acute uncertainty about the aviation system, which has had a recent spate of concerning episodes such as dangerous near collisions on runways, plane malfunctions and thousands of flight delays and cancellations.

It was unclear for much of Thursday whether the Senate would be able to push through the legislation and the extension, as senators demanded votes on amendments or threatened to block speedy passage. No amendments were ultimately brought to a vote.

The most intense regional fight was over a provision in the bill that would add five round-trip long-haul flights out of Ronald Reagan National Airport outside Washington. Proponents, which include Delta Air Lines, have said they want to expand access to the nation’s capital and increase competition.

The proposal incensed lawmakers representing the area , who argued that the airport maintains the busiest runway in the country and cannot support additional flights. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner of Virginia and Benjamin L. Cardin and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, all Democrats, filed an amendment to strike the new flights.

Mr. Kaine and Mr. Warner threatened to hold the bill up if they did not receive a vote. But Mr. Cruz blocked an effort to bring up a compromise amendment that would have given the transportation secretary the final say on new flights after considering any effects they would have on delays and passenger safety.

“The Senate abdicated its responsibility to protect the safety of the 25 million people who fly through D.C.A. every year,” Mr. Kaine and Mr. Warner said in a statement. “Some of our colleagues were too afraid to let the experts make the call. They didn’t want to show the American people that they care more about a few lawmakers’ desire for direct flights than they care about the safety and convenience of the traveling public. That is shameful and an embarrassment.”

The senators from Virginia and Maryland were the only votes against the bill.

Another group of senators failed to secure a vote on a proposal to halt the Transportation Security Administration’s expansion of facial recognition technology at airports and restrict it where it is in use.

Senators had also proposed adding a number of unrelated bills, including one that would compensate people harmed by exposure to the nation’s nuclear weapons program , legislation to fully fund the replacement of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, and a credit card competition measure. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee, and Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, were pushing for a vote on their bill to protect minors online into Thursday. None of them made it into the final product.

An earlier version of this article misstated the name of the bridge in Baltimore that collapsed. It is the Francis Scott Key Bridge, not the Francis Key Scott Bridge.

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For the NFL (National Football League), business travel is a complex and always-on operation. Each year, it issues over 25,000 airline tickets for 2,000 employee travelers and many external vendors who work with the organization. “Our goal is to ensure that we have a robust travel program that meets the needs of our travelers while also providing data and analytics, so we can better analyze our spend and make meaningful decisions,” says Ndue Palushi, the NFL’s Manager of Administration and a co-lead of the Travel and Expense program.

The NFL’s T&E program faces challenges—in addition to scale—such as enforcing compliance amid complex policies and having enough travel vendors in all markets where major events, like the Super Bowl, happen.

With many travelers across a multitude of locations, the NFL sought a tool that could help them better understand ground-transporation trends and spending. Now, Uber for Business has become an integral part of its overall travel program.

The Uber for Business platform has helped the NFL’s travel admins achieve new insight into usage and spending. Says Palushi: “Uber for Business makes it easy for us to run reports on employee activity. We review the automated monthly statements we receive and how the spend is broken down monthly in the dashboard. From time to time, we run ad hoc reports to analyze fiscal spend to date or identify top travelers.”

Uber for Business has also helped employees, specifically in the realm of expense reports. Previously, travelers who took rides with Uber while on the road for work had to manually upload each receipt. Now automated expensing helps to save time and reduces the risk of human error. “The e-receipt forwarding with SAP Concur has been tremendously helpful,” Palushi says.

NFL travelers also leverage other features of the Uber platform, such as scheduling rides with Uber Reserve. Feedback about Uber for Business has been so positive that more than half of the NFL’s workforce has opted in. Plus, employees can easily create custom voucher programs for external individuals who need rides but aren’t connected to the company’s business account.

Beyond the technology benefits, Palushi acknowledges the constant support he and his travel colleagues get from the Uber for Business team. He says they’ve been extremely responsive to issues or questions, as well as helping to increase adoption of the platform.

As the success of the initial program is cemented, the NFL looks to encourage the current upward trend of employee Uber for Business use. One way it’s doing this is by considering the addition of meal programs, meaning travelers could order through Uber Eats while on the road.

Says Palushi: “We look forward to continuing this partnership with Uber in the years to come.”

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US-31/M-72 (Grandview Parkway) project progressing to next phase this Friday

May 09, 2024

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Weather and work progress permitting, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and prime contractor Team Elmers expect to complete the first phase of the $24.7 million US-31/M-72 (Front Street and Grandview Parkway) project in Traverse City this Friday.

Based on current progress and the weather forecast, MDOT expects to complete the underground utility work, new sidewalks, and paving of the eastbound lanes of US-31 from Front Street to Peninsula Drive, all lanes from Gilbert Street to Garfield Avenue, and all lanes on M-37 (Garfield Avenue) north of US-31 on Friday, May 10. Completion of this phase is more than a week early, allowing Team Elmers to begin work on Phase 2: underground utilities, sidewalks, and new pavement on the westbound lanes of US-31 between Front Street and Peninsula Drive.

"We were able to make an advanced start due to spring's early arrival, and Team Elmers has done a great job tackling the most complex portion of this project so quickly," said MDOT Traverse City Transportation Service Center (TSC) Construction Engineer Jim Johnson. "Early completion of Phase 1 will give us more time to complete Phase 2 by June 27, before the National Cherry Festival."

When Phase 1 is completed, MDOT will remove the north/south detour for M-37 (Garfield Avenue) traffic, the temporary traffic signal at the US-31/Milliken Drive intersection will be deactivated, the stop signs at the Eastern Avenue/Milliken Drive intersection will be removed, and the signal timing at the US-31/Garfield Avenue intersection will be adjusted for the new traffic pattern.

Eastbound US-31 traffic will remain on US-31, using the new eastbound lanes. Westbound US-31 traffic will remain detoured on Eighth Street and Railroad Avenue. The US-31/Peninsula Drive intersection will be closed to through-traffic while crews upgrade the storm sewer in the area and rebuild the intersection.

During Phase 2, pedestrians will be detoured across Front Street and Grandview Parkway at the Garfield Avenue and Park Street signalized crossings while the Murchie Bridge underpass is closed for repairs. TART Trail bicyclists will be detoured between Railroad Avenue and Park Street along State Street. The sidewalk along the north side of US-31 (Front Street) between Peninsula Drive and Front Street will be closed while it is rebuilt.

Commercial US-31 through-traffic will remain detoured on 3 Mile Road and South Airport Road for the duration of the project.

More information on the project schedule, as well as detour route maps for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, are available on the US-31/M-72 project website .

In addition to rebuilding the roadway, this project will include replacing concrete curb and gutter, upgrading sidewalk and ramps, improving storm sewer, and repairing the Murchie Bridge over the Boardman River. The City of Traverse City also is investing $3.5 million to replace underground water and wastewater utilities as part of the contract. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 351 jobs.

The project is planned to be completed in two segments: Segment 1 (Garfield Avenue to Front Street) from March to the end of June, and Segment 2 (Front Street to Division Street) from July 8 to late November, with a pause in work for the National Cherry Festival. Work during Segment 1 will require detours on city streets; work on Segment 2 will be completed part-width, with one lane open in each direction.

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989-731-5090

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Finding a Job

Every year, more than 15,000 Work & Travel USA students work at all kinds of CIEE sourced seasonal jobs in locations across the United States. These jobs meet CIEE’s high standards to ensure a good workplace experience.

CIEE works with thousands of America’s best seasonal employers, and we sponsor hiring events where you can talk with them face-to-face, in person or over the Internet. In some cases, CIEE recruiters do the interviewing and hiring for the employers.

Students from selected countries can choose to find their own jobs, as long as those jobs are approved by CIEE in advance – your CIEE international representative or CIEE can tell you more.

What Kinds of Jobs are Available Through CIEE?

With so many different jobs available, you‘re sure to find one you like! You can work at hotels, restaurants, amusement and theme parks, ski resorts, national parks, or retail stores. All of the employers we work with provide reliable jobs with competitive salaries, and many even offer affordable housing.

Here’s a sampling of some of the jobs CIEE Work & Travel USA students have held:

Get outdoors and interact with the public. Most parks are located in resort areas.

See what you can do

• Ride operators
• Games operators
• Food & beverage hosts
• Guest services
• Merchandise/retail hosts
• Lifeguards (shallow and deep water)
• Parking hosts
• Employee housing hosts

Work for one of the world’s great hospitality chains or a small, locally owned hotel.

• Hotel front desk clerk
• Housekeeping/room attendant
• Waitstaff/host/cashier/banquet server
• Dishwasher/busser/utility
• Food runner/line server
• Line/prep/banquet cook
• Retail sales associate/cashier
• Gift shop clerk

The National Park System is one of America’s greatest treasures and a symbol of national pride, offering amazing landscapes. Most jobs are available from May through September, during the U.S. summer vacation season.

• Café attendant
• Hospitality crew
• Server assistant
• Food and beverage hosts
• Kitchen utility worker
• Resort worker
• Guest room attendant
• Snack bar attendant

Join the team at a well-known national chain or a small, family-run business.

• Host/hostess
• Salad/sandwich maker

Help shoppers at one of America’s large stores, or at small boutiques. These jobs are often in attractive destinations popular with tourists.

• Grocery clerk
• Product stocker
• Ice cream shop worker
• Convenience store clerk
• Bicycle rental technician

A popular option for those who have their university break during winter in the United States, these jobs can place you at some of America’s greatest ski resorts.

• Ski/snowboard instructors
• Ski/snowboard rental shop attendants
• Lift operators
• Ticket sales
• Snow removal
• Cafeteria cashiers
• Servers/waitstaff
• Dining room hosts
• Dishwashers
• Housekeepers

Start With a Clear Plan

First, decide where in the United States you want to go, and what kind of job you’d like. You will spend up to four months at your job, so it is important to choose one that matches your personality and skills. Your CIEE international representative can tell you what jobs are available during the time you wish to visit.

To get the job you want, do all you can to make yourself appealing to employers. Create a resume that highlights your skills and experience, such as cooking, swimming, or helping at a family business. Include anything that shows you can handle responsibility, such as child care, tutoring, or volunteering. Even if you do not have past job experience, you should share what you can do.

Customer service is a big part of most jobs, so employers want to know that you are comfortable working with people and are at ease speaking English.

Find a job through CIEE

Every year, CIEE helps thousands of students like you find jobs by connecting them directly with prospective employers. Your agent can help you determine which option is right for you.

CIEE Road Shows Job fairs where CIEE brings U.S. employers and students together for face-to-face meetings and interviews. Most of these jobs are at large, well-known businesses.

CIEE Recruit CIEE representatives, working on behalf of employers, interview and hire students at these job fairs. Many of these jobs are at smaller employers.

CIEE Virtual Interview with a CIEE representative or U.S. employer in real-time, via video on the Internet. Employers of all sizes offer jobs through CIEE Virtual.

Finding a Job by Yourself

Some students from select countries are permitted to find their own jobs. Your CIEE international representative can tell you if this applies to you. It’s also possible for you to find another job once in the United States.  CIEE must approve any job before you get hired.  We want to make sure you are protected and have a positive work experience!

To get a job you find on your own approved by CIEE, you must ask your host employer to provide job details such as contact information and physical address, wage per hour, job start and end dates and housing cost. You will add this information to your application in Beacon and submit to your international representative.

Download Australia-New Zealand Work & Explore Placement Agreement Form

How to Prepare For a Great Interview

In person or via webcam, interviewing is a big part of getting a job. This is your chance to make a good impression. Here are a few tips to help you succeed:

Learn About the Employer Before the interview, find out what you can about the job and what it requires. Be prepared to talk about your background and why you are a good candidate. Come with at least two questions to ask. It shows you are interested.

Make a Good First Impression Be sure to arrive on time, and present yourself professionally. Introduce yourself with a friendly handshake and a smile.

Talk About Your Experience If you have work experience, talk about it. If not, talk about what you have done–for example, volunteer work or involvement in university clubs. Use examples of how your skills fit this job.

Ask Specific Questions This shows you are interested and responsible.

If You Find Your Own Job, CIEE Must Approve It

It is important that you stay safe and are treated fairly on the job. That’s why every job offered through a CIEE hiring service meets very high standards. It is also why we need to approve any job that students find on their own.

CIEE Job Guidelines

- Jobs must meet the rules, regulations, and intent of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, which focuses on cultural exchange. - CIEE cannot approve a job if there are questions about your safety and well-being, or if the job prevents you from having a meaningful cultural exchange experience. - You must be able to balance your work responsibilities with time spent exploring the local community, learning about the United States, and getting to know Americans. - You may only work for employers whose staffing needs are seasonal or temporary in nature. - Your job must pay a salary that meets minimum wage regulation. If you are not sure a job meets these guidelines, send us an  email  and we’ll be glad to help.

You may not work at certain kinds of jobs. See the list of prohibited jobs:

• Jobs that are filled by a different type of J-1 visa (camp counselors, interns, etc.)
• Jobs obtained through staffing or employment agencies
• Jobs designated by the U.S. Department of Labor as “hazardous to youth”
• Jobs where students are hired independent contractors (using 1099 forms)
• Jobs where students works the majority of their hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Sales jobs that require students to invest their own money to pre-purchase inventory
• Jobs that are mostly commission-based and thus do not guarantee minimum wage
• Jobs with exposure to dangerous chemicals (such as pesticides)
• Jobs that require a professional license
• Jobs that displace U.S. workers
• Jobs with employers who have experienced layoffs within the last 120 days
• Jobs with employers who have workers on strike or lockout
• Domestic help positions in private U.S. households, such as au pair, servant, gardener, or chauffeur
• Modeling or jobs in the adult entertainment industry
• Jobs on casino gaming floors
• Jobs in warehouses, factories/manufacturing, moving companies, or catalog/online distribution centers
• Jobs in the fisheries industry
• Jobs at mall kiosks or carts
• Jobs as operators or drivers of vehicles or vessels for which drivers’ licenses are required
• Operators of pedicabs, rolling chairs, other passenger carrying vehicles for hire, and/or vehicles requiring a commercial driver’s license
• Farm or ranch jobs
• Jobs with traveling carnivals / concessions
• Jobs providing clinical care, medical services or involving patient contact, hands-on therapy, counseling, administering treatment or making diagnoses of medical, psychiatric or psychological patients, or veterinary work involving hands-on care
• Jobs as ship or aircraft crew members or as pilots, except as crew members on ships that travel only within domestic U.S. waters
• Jobs as teachers, teaching assistants, or coaches
• Jobs entailing sustained physical contact with customers, such as, body piercing, tattoo parlor work, or massage)
• Jobs with domestic cleaning companies

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