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■FOR US EMPLOYER - HIRING INTERN/TRAINEE■
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How to scceed on hiring well qualified individuals from Japan with "NO fee"？
1. Hiring a well qualified trainees from Japan
In today's highly competitive economy, U.S. companies often want to internationalize their business through diversity in the workplace and the development of contacts and clientele in other countries. International trainees can help companies achieve these goals. American Career Exchange Inc. (D.B.A.: CareerUP New York) recruits highly qualified professonal individuatls from Japan, and we work with "InterExchange"that is authorized NPO by the U.S. government to issue all the information and legal documentation required to obtain J-1 Exchange Vistor Visas for training in the United States. Qualified individuals (21-38 years old) may complete paid or unpaid practical training at a company in the U.S. for 6, 12, or 18 months through our programs.
Small to midsize businesses, non-profit organizations, cultural institutions, hotels and resorts participate in Career Training USA. Host employers benefit from the cultural diversity, knowledge and enthusiasm CareerUP New York trainees and interns from Japan contribute to the workplace. These businesses also recognize the importance of education and training by providing program participants with outstanding opportunities for career development. Trainees and interns in the U.S. are able to perfect their English language skills while developing their confidence, independence and cultural sensitivity so that they are better prepared to build a career in their home countries.
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Testimonials - Employer
Melissa has adjusted quickly to the American corporate culture and way of life. It is very refreshing to see her excitement when seeing new things that she hasn't experienced in South Africa. She has been quick to learn all about America and also not afraid to tell her peers about her country...I believe that she will only continue to grow and polish her skills. She is an asset to our team and we are glad to have her with us. - H.H., Colorado
Andreea was marvelous, responding readily and energetically to those tasks and projects assigned to her. She did very well meeting deadlines and worked well with her colleagues in the department. We very much appreciated her work efforts and will miss her! We would be interested in having another intern just like her. - T.R., Washington, DC
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Testimonials - Trainee
I am absolutely satisfied with my training here because I have already got a lot of valuable experience. After this [training program], I will be able to offer to my future Lithuanian employers valuable American-based management and communication skills. Some knowledge and view points about American social and economical life will also benefit my prospects for a future career [in Lithuania] because business becomes more and more international. - K.L., Lithuania
I am beyond impressed with InterExchange. The ease of speaking with one of the program coordinators, her high level of professionalism and constant care and reinforcement took the fear out of uncertainty and provided one with the assurance needed to pursue his/her life long goals. Whenever I contacted the office, I was treated with respect and spoken to with thoughtfulness from informed professionals who could answer my every concern...I would strongly recommend InterExchange to anyone thinking about practical training experience in the US. - J.B., Canada
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2. Globalize Your Workplace
CareerUP New York invites you to participate in Career Training USA at no cost to you. Add an international perspective to your workplace by hosting an international trainee or intern. InterExchange will provide the J-1 Visa sponsorship and your company will be able to have multilingual interns and trainees from Japan to interact with your employees and clients. Your organization will have the opportunity to learn about a different culture. All applicants placed by CareerUP New York in American companies have gone through an extensive screening process. They are all interviewed in person by an CareerUP New York and have proved to be fluent in English, enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to gain practical experience in the United States.
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3. Requirements for Hosting Trainee or/and Intern
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| HOST COMPANY FEE : |
NONE ($0.00-) |
| SALARY : |
To be negotiated & determined with trainee/intern*
Average : $500-$1,000/month
Range : $0-$2,000/month
*The host company may wish to pay either a salary or a stipend, and this is the host company's decision and should be made independently of ACE.
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| APPLICATION PROCESS FOR HOST COMPANY : |
1) Host company to fill in the application form and explain the required qualifications to trainee/intern
2) Resume review by ACE for screening
3) Final resume review by host company's review
4) Conducting Telephone interview (or interview) settled by ACE
5) Making "Training Plan" for Visa processing purpose. ACE will provide the sample training plan to the host company for the review and amendment. The intern will complete the "Learning Objectives" based on the "Training Plan" made by host company. ACE will provide the full support to the host comany to complete the training plan.
6) Host company to wait for 2-3 months while all of the immigration paper works are done by ACE and the intern.
7) ACE will provide you the detailed manual how intern/trainee's tax should be treated.
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| COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES : |
To comply with the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' regulations, we is required to have companies:
◆submit a training plan outlining the scope and content of the participant's proposed program; and
◆complete an intermediate evaluation form at the midpoint of the training program; and
◆complete a final evaluation form at end of training program.
The trainee may be dedicated to one particular project or rotated between departments and responsibilities at the host company.
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HOSTING PERIOD :
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6, 12 or 18 months
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| FIELD OF TRAINING CAN BE SPONSORED : |
Accounting, Advertising, Arts Administration, Business Administration Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Marketing, Public Administration and Law, Public Relations, and Sales & Marketing.
Please note - We cannot sponsor trainees in the following areas: The Arts, Medicine, Teaching, Social Work or Manual Labor.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
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4. Basic Information about J1 Visa Internship/Training program
What is the J-1 visa?
The "J" exchange visitor program (J-1 visa) is designed to promote the interchange of persons, knowledge, and skills in a variety of fields. Participants include trainees obtaining on-the-job training with firms and many other international visitors coming for the purpose of travel, observation, training, sharing, or demonstrating specialized knowledge or skills, or participating in organized people-to-people programs.
What is the DS-2019?
The DS-2019, formerly the IAP-66, is the official government document that InterExchange issues to all accepted trainees and interns. The participant brings the DS-2019 form to the U.S. embassy or consulate in her/his home country to apply for the J-1 visa. The form states the field in which the participant is authorized to undergo training or internship and lists the dates of the program. This is a very important document that identifies InterExchange as the sponsoring organization and will be necessary for the participant to enter the United States even after the J-1 visa has been issued.
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5. Factors Considered in Matching Candidates with Host Employers
In matching applicants and employers there are many factors that are considered in order to ensure that the best possible match is made for all involved:
◆Fluency in English - Candidates MUST be able to speak fluent English in order to be a successful trainee or intern in a solely English speaking environment.
◆The candidate's date of availability - Employers accept trainees and interns based on available space, the number of upcoming projects and their seasonal needs.
◆Maturity - Employers look for mature candidates who are able to live on their own in a foreign country for an extended period of time.
◆Sincerity - Candidates for this program must be sincere in their intentions to pursue a bona fide period of training or internship in the United States. Applicants who are not dedicated to their careers and simply want to use our program as a means of entering the United States should not be considered.
◆Skills - Employers look for candidates who have good computer skills and previous office experience. They want to know that candidates will be able to handle themselves in a professional work environment.
◆General Suitability - Each employer is unique and has different requirements to be met by an intern or trainee. Each prospective trainee or intern is also unique and has his or her own interests that need to be met by a host employer. CareerUP New York will do its best to match each accepted candidate with an appropriate placement.
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6. Why Cultural Exchange?
CareerUP New York/InterExchange's programs are designed to achieve the educational objectives of cultural exchange by directly involving young adults in the daily life of the host country through temporary employment/training opportunities.
◆Cultural exchange allows us to strength relationships, understanding and communication with other countries.
◆Living and working in another country can help to break down barriers of misunderstanding and mistrust that can exist between people of different countries.
◆Exchange offers Americans a hand's on education about people of the world and their values, languages and cultures.
◆Exchange can dispel misperceptions and stereotypes by initiating hands-on encounters.
◆Exchange builds ties between nations enhancing appreciation for other cultures, and learning valuable skills for living in a global community.
◆Person by person, exchange programs cultivate alliances, influence new generations of leaders and narrow the gaps between people of the world.
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7. The History of Cultural Exchange in the United States
The United States Information and Educational Exchange Act (Smith-Mundt Act) was passed in 1948 and set up the framework for exchange visitor programs. The act was subsequently incorporated into and broadened under the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hayes Act). The purpose of this Act is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange. This act is a cornerstone of United States public diplomacy, and an integral component of foreign policy today. When these exchange programs began, recruitment was limited to Western European countries. In 1995, the federal government expanded the programs to allow participants from all countries where the U.S. maintains a normal diplomatic relationship.
State Department Regulations
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8. Participant Eligibility
All applicants must:
◆Be university graduates, young professionals, or have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education;
◆Be fluent in English, and familiar with the English terminology of her/his career field;
◆Have prior work or training in her/his career field;
◆Be between the ages of 20 and 38;
◆Be covered by sufficient health and accident insurance for the length of their stay in the United States, in accordance with U.S. Government regulations.
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9. Employer FAQs
Q. What is the cost to host a trainee or an intern through your company?
A. There are no fees to the host company to have an international trainee or intern.
Q. Can I pay my trainee or intern?
A. Yes you can, but CareerUP New York advises the host companies to discuss this with the trainee/intern.
Q. Am I required to pay my trainee or intern?
A. Payment is not required, though encouraged. Salary should be determined with each applicant.
Q. I desperately need more people on my team. Can I get a trainee to help?
A. If you are willing to create a training program, you may be able to host an international trainee with your company. Please aware of that this program is designated to issue a TRAINING VISA, not a WORKING VISA.
Q. Am I required to provide housing?
A. Providing housing is not required. CareerUP New York will look after trainee/intern's housing arrangement in US.
Q. Do I have to prove that a U.S. citizen would not qualify for this training program?
A. No. Proof that a U.S. citizen would not qualify for this training program is not necessary because this is not a working visa, it is a training visa. The creation of an individual training plan demonstrates that you created a program especially for your international trainee.
Q. What is required in the training plan and syllabus for trainees?
A. The training plan should demonstrate a detailed outline of exactly what the trainee is going to be doing, what the trainee is going to be learning, and how it benefits the trainee professionally. CareerUP New York will give you a full support for you to complete training plan.
Q. I had a trainee/intern all lined up, but s/he never showed up. What should I do?
A. Please contact us immediately.
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10. Apply NOW !
Please send an e-mail for the registration with your name,
company name, address, phone number and http address if
applicable. We'll send you the application form and contact you
directly for more details.
◆Office in Japan◆
American Career Exchange Inc.
Ginza Fugetsudo Bldg. 5F
6-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 JAPAN
Ph : 81 3 6215 8852 Fax : 81 3 6215 8700
e-mail : ask@ace-us.com
Thank you!
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