The Department of State has issued a reminder for the J-1 guidelines,
with additional guidelines to follow later this year. The Department’s
December 13, 2011 news release reminds the sponsors and host companies
of the need for a serious focus on cultural exchange, which is the core
of the Summer Work Travel Program. The guidelines are intended to make
the Summer Work Travel a safe, enjoyable international exchange for all
parties involved.
At the heart of this program is the opportunity for young men and women from all over the world to gain knowledge and cultural understanding of the United States. Although the work experience is a facet of the program, the Department of State emphasizes the need for balance between work and cultural enrichment activities. These activities include interactions with Americans both in the workplace and on a social level, meaningful cultural exchange, and community engagement.
AAG provides ideas for cultural exchange on our website and opportunities for the participants to meet locals to expand their personal and professional networks in the United States. (http://employers.allianceabroad.com/cultural-activities.html)AAG will continue to fulfill the required monthly check-ins with the participants as well as follow-ups. When your participants arrive, please remind them that AAG will be reaching out, and encourage them to respond to us in a timely manner.
As a U.S. Department of State authorized J-1 visa sponsor and an industry leader, AAG will continue to share information with our host companies and partners to ensure they are aware of issues related to Summer Work Travel. To read the news release in its entirety, please visit http://bit.ly/aag-news-jan-2012
If you have examples of cultural exchange at your company, please be sure to share them at: http://employers.allianceabroad.com/cultural-activities.html
If you have additional questions regarding this Guidance Directive please contact your account manager.
At the heart of this program is the opportunity for young men and women from all over the world to gain knowledge and cultural understanding of the United States. Although the work experience is a facet of the program, the Department of State emphasizes the need for balance between work and cultural enrichment activities. These activities include interactions with Americans both in the workplace and on a social level, meaningful cultural exchange, and community engagement.
AAG provides ideas for cultural exchange on our website and opportunities for the participants to meet locals to expand their personal and professional networks in the United States. (http://employers.allianceabroad.com/cultural-activities.html)AAG will continue to fulfill the required monthly check-ins with the participants as well as follow-ups. When your participants arrive, please remind them that AAG will be reaching out, and encourage them to respond to us in a timely manner.
As a U.S. Department of State authorized J-1 visa sponsor and an industry leader, AAG will continue to share information with our host companies and partners to ensure they are aware of issues related to Summer Work Travel. To read the news release in its entirety, please visit http://bit.ly/aag-news-jan-2012
If you have examples of cultural exchange at your company, please be sure to share them at: http://employers.allianceabroad.com/cultural-activities.html
If you have additional questions regarding this Guidance Directive please contact your account manager.
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