New, Guaranteed Summer Job Placements For Students, And New Internship USA Programme For Up To 12 Months

BUNAC’s Work America 2014 programme is now open for applications, with the introduction of two brand new options. Students can choose a new, full-placement service that offers the security of a guaranteed job in the USA from June to September. And a new, Internship USA programme allows individuals who already have a placement with a US employer, to work in the States for up to 12 months, at any time of year.
 

Says Hollie Brooks, Marketing Manager at BUNAC:  “Work America is a unique chance to boost your CV and experience a slice of working life in the USA. We’re very excited about our new, full-placement service for students, which takes all the hassle out of job hunting and arranging interviews. We have plenty of great employers on board, from amusement parks to hotels and country clubs, and they all offer subsidised on-site accommodation.
 

“Those who prefer to choose their own job can sign up for our regular self-placement service, which gives exclusive access to BUNAC’s online Job Zone. This handy facility features more than 400 US summer job vacancies, advice on how to convert a CV into a US-style resume, and contact details for Stateside employers.
 

“If you’re no longer a student and think you’ve missed your chance to work in the States, think again. Internship USA is available to applicants up to age 38, and you can stay longer than just a summer – up to 12 months. You need to secure your own placement, which must be related to your career or studies, and BUNAC will do the rest.”
 

With over 51 years’ experience of organising overseas working holidays, BUNAC’s advice is ‘Don’t Wait, Sign Up Now’, particularly for the four-month summer programmes for full-time UK university students, including those who will be graduating at the end of the current academic year. The booking period is from October to March and those who sign up early get the pick of the jobs.
 

Programme fees for Work America are £495 (self placement) and £695 (full placement); book before the end of 2013 and save £25. Internship USA costs from £675 depending on the duration of internship.
 

Applicants for Work America and Internship USA are given help to secure essential documentation required to work in the USA, and to obtain the all-important J-1 visa. BUNAC also provides pre-departure orientation, comprehensive US medical insurance, accommodation listings, handbooks and 24/7 support from experienced BUNAC advisers in the UK and US. Flight costs and Embassy fees are extra.
 

For further information and details on how to apply, visit www.bunac.org.uk or telephone 020 7870 9570.
 

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FACT FILE FOR EDITORS: WORKING IN THE USA WITH BUNAC

·       Work America

- Work and travel in the USA for up to four months between June and September.

- Available exclusively to full-time UK students, including those who graduate at the end of this academic year.

- Two options: self-placement, cost £495 (access to online Job Zone  - secure your own job and accommodation) and, NEW for 2014, full placement, cost £695 (job and accommodation arranged by BUNAC).

- Book between now and March 2014.

·       Internship USA – NEW for 2014

- Work as an intern in the USA for one to twelve months, all year round.

- Available to those aged 18 to 38 who have already secured an internship placement in the USA.

- Internship must be related to applicant’s educational and/or work background.

- Training programme, monthly monitoring and continuous support from BUNAC.

- Cost from £675 to £1214 depending on internship duration.

·       Summer Camp Exchange USA

- Spend eight to ten weeks living in a summer camp setting and instructing children aged six to sixteen, starting mid-May or mid-June, then go travelling in the USA for up to thirty days.

- Available to British/Irish passport holders aged 19+.

-Experience working and interacting with children is required; leadership experience in coaching an activity is highly desirable.

- Salary up to $1,100 depending on age and experience.

- Programme fee £549 INCLUDING return group flights, transfers, accommodation and meals during camp.

- Book between now and February 2014.