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Practical Training USA Program -
Ez a program lehetõvé teszi, hogy akár 18 hónapon keresztül képeztesd magad az Egyesült Államokban olyan cégnél, amely valamely módon a késõbbi karrier tervedhez kapcsolható. Ez nem csak egy sima "munka" program, hanem egy igazi lehetõség, hogy minél többet tanulj és gyakorlati tapasztalatot szerezz.
Feltétel: Befejezett egyetemi vagy foiskolai tanulmányok, valamint már legalább egy évnyi itthoni munkatapasztalat azon a területen, amihez diplomád és a jövobeli amerikai gyakornoki program kötheto.
Ezt a programot azoknak javasoljuk, akik korábban már sikeresen részt vettek valamelyik nyári amerikai munkaprogramon, és most hosszabb idotartamra térnének vissza régi munkaadójukhoz.
e-mail: ptusa@ccusa.hu
Practical Training USA (PTUSA) is one of the official exchange visitor programs offered by CCUSA under the auspices of the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Qualified participants may work for up to 18 months, anywhere in the United States, in a CCUSA-approved training program in the categories of Management, Finance, Commerce or Business. The training visa is NOT a long-term work visa but rather one allowing its participants to obtain practical experience and instruction in a field related to either their degree course or a present field of employment.
Most of our Trainees find their own Employers willing to offer them a training plan. However, from time to time we recruit for Employers with whom we have successful training plans already in place. We have offices in multiple countries so can target our marketing efforts or open up the position to all our country offices. Typically, employers already have a prospective trainee in mind and are willing to offer a training program in one of the approved categories. Once a trainee is located and a training plan has been submitted to CCUSA and approved, CCUSA will contact the trainee to begin the application process. Prospective Trainees can only apply for the Practical Training program through a CCUSA office in their country of citizenship. We do not accept applicants from countries where we do not have a local office.
There are no fixed starting dates for the program so the training position can start at any time of the year. The maximum length for the program is 18 months but it is also acceptable for a position to be less than 12 months. We do require at least two months before you wish the trainee to begin work, to allow for interview and visa processing time. This can some times take longer depending on how quickly a training plan is written and approved.
Practical Training Participant requirements:
- Have a training position already arranged; or eligible and prescreened for a Direct Placement Opportunity
- Trainee must have a degree or professional certificate from a post-secondary academic institution outside the US in the field of training or a related field, plus at least one year work experience in their occupational field outside the US OR, they must have five years work experience in their occupational field outside the US (Resumes can be pre-screened to see if a participant will qualify for this program. Send them to danaf@ccusa.com
- Complete an application along with a signed program agreement
- Submit two references/letter of recommendation (preferably from previous or current employers) With their application
- Strong English skills
- The intention to pursue, as a career, the field in which training will be held
- Trainees are eligible for additional training programs after a period of at least two years residency outside the United States following their initial training program.
All applicants must have EXCELLENT English and the financial resources to support themselves in the USA . We recommend they have a minimum of $1500 - $2000 USD up front to cover miscellaneous expenses until they receive their first stipend and access to a credit card for emergencies. Participants planning to do an unpaid training program would have to present proof of financial resources to cover expenses during their entire program.
Employers are responsible for submitting the following information to PTUSA:
- Employer Application
- Training Plan
- DS 7002 Form filled out and signed by the Supervisor of the training plan, the RO/ARO of the sponsoring agency (Marielle Fagersten, Janice Haigh or Dana Welch)
- Employer Letter of Agreement
- Employment Agreement (document to be signed by trainee at interview)
- Once Training Plan is approved, Employer to fill out the DS 7002 Form for the State Department outlining the program and each phase of training. This form needs to be signed by the Supervisor of the training plan, the RO/ARO of the sponsoring agency (Dana Welch, Marielle Fagersten, or Janice Haigh) and the trainee.
Training Plan Requirements
The training plan should detail the position being offered, what skills will be learned, how the training is going to be accomplished, who will supervise the trainee, and what method of training will be used (ie: hands on training, seminars, conferences, shadowing, etc). It should also detail the position being offered, salary (if any) and how the training will be evaluated as well. The plan must include rationale for why the training must be done in the US - as opposed to the applicant's home country. Programs should be broken down in chronological order and into segments of no more than three months or four months. It should be as detailed as possible and must be typed.
What You Pay - Program Fees
Note the table below for your fees. The program fee is due at the time of application to PTUSA. Upon acceptance to the program, your payment for the insurance is due and will be based on the number of months you will be in the US. The US Embassy will also charge a fee to process your visa. The local CCUSA office will confirm this cost. You are responsible for all flight and travel costs to the USA and all accommodation and living expenses during your stay.
1-12 month program fee = $995 USD (you will pay it in euros)
13-18 month program fee = $1,495 USD (you will pay it in euros)
SEVIS Fee for this program = $180 USD (you pay in USD and print receipt)
The consulate fee = currently it is 140 $ (you pay it in forints)
Insurance = $75 USD/month x number of months on the program
Eligibility/Visa/Apply
You must meet all requirements to be eligible for the PTUSA Program.
APPLY TODAY IF YOU:
- Are proficient in English
- Have:
- A degree or professional certificate from a post-secondary academicAcademic Institution outside the US with courses in the same field as the training program plus one year of experience outside the US in that field, or
- 5 years work experience, outside the US, in the same field as the training program (must reflect business, management, finance or commerce)
- Have sufficient funds to cover miscellaneous expenses until you receive your first stipend (US$1500 - US$2000).
- The intent to pursue, as a career, the field in which the training will be held.
- Have a training position already arranged; or eligible and pre-screened for a Direct Placement Opportunity.
- Have flexible availability as the jobs last anywhere from 4 to 10 months.
If you meet the above requirements and are ready for a once in a lifetime experience then CCUSA's Practical Training USA program is for you! Apply now! Click on the APPLY button to start your Practical Training Adventure. After we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
Note: Trainees may return to the US for additional training if they meet the selection requirements and have been absent from the United States for no less than two years after the completion of their initial training program.
How to Apply for the Independent Option
Applications accepted year-round
- Submit a copy of your resume to determine if you meet the minimum requirements set forth by the State Department. This is also a good opportunity to determine if your education and experience is a good match for the Employer offering you the training plan and that the training will complement your education and experience.
- Have your employer submit a training plan to our office in the USA for approval.
- Once you and your employer get the go ahead from CCUSA – you will need to complete the:
- CCUSA Application and Practical Training Addendum
- Sign the Program Agreement
- Submit two completed Practical Training Reference Questionnaires.
- We will arrange a face to face interview with you. This step helps us learn more about you and allows you to find out more about the program.
- If your training program is approved and you are accepted to the program, you will be required to review and sign the DS 7002 form.
- Once your signature is received, CCUSA will issue you your sponsorship form (DS 2019 Form).
- We will assist you to book in for your US Consulate Interview. You will need to complete additional forms as well as pay for the visa and Sevis Fee prior to attending your interview at the Consulate..
Please allow two months for application processing.
Visa
Depending on the training program you will either be eligible for the 12 or 18 month J-1 Practical Training Visa. On this visa you can only work for this employer, and you are required to follow the training guide that was set up by your employer.
Job Positions that are not allowed to be undertaken on the Practical Training Visa
The CCUSA Practical Training program is not open to positions that are classified as "unskilled" by the State Department regulations. Positions such as the following will not qualify for the program:
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