If you want to work in the United States, make money, know another culture, travel and have fun, this is your opportunity. .
Work & Travel is a paid and temporary work program in USA which takes place from November/December to March or April of each year during your college summer holidays.
To meet the basic requirements for the Work & Travel Program, you must be:
» A full time student at a tertiary level of education
» 19 / 29 years old
» Fluent in English (intermediate or advanced level depending on the position)
»Available to work from December until March or April.
Employers and Positions
Employers are first level hotels, restaurants, ski resorts, country clubs, theme parks.
Positions available are:
» Waiter: serves customers with food
and drinks at a restaurant or bar
» Busser: Assists waiters at restaurants by clearing
dishes from tables, serving water, wiping tables.
» Banquet Server: Serves food and drinks at corporate
or social events like workshops, seminars, weddings and other
parties.
» Host/ Hostess: Meets and greets guests at a
restaurant. Shows guests to their seats.
» Line Cook: Works in kitchen assisting Cooks
in the preparation of meals.
» Barman: Prepares and serves customers with
drinks at a bar.
» Dishwasher: Washes dishes, pots.
» Housekeeper: Cleans guest rooms, makes beds,
replaces linens and towels.
» Recreation Agent: Assists the Recreation Manager
with recreational activities
» Ride Attendant: Sells tickets for amusements
parks and activities.
Working Hours and Wages
Usually employees work 35/40 hours per week. Overtime is possible and paid at an additional percentage. Wages are from U$ 6 to U$ 11 per hour depending on the hotel/company, location and position. Wages are paid biweekly.
Housing
Generally the employer provides housing in two bedroom apartments. Rooms are shared by two students who pay a small amount per week for the lodging.
Program Duration
3 or 4 months as of December until March or April. After those months, the students can stay in USA for 30 days more as a tourist enjoying the beautiful cities and attractions of the country.
Advantages and Benefits
» Acquire international experience and know other cultures
» Improve your English
» Make some money.
» Know before departure the company where you will be working, the position for which you are hired, tasks to be performed, salary and housing conditions.
» Travel with your friends, work and have fun.
» Medical insurance during the whole program
» Support from the visa sponsor while in USA.
» Unforgettable experience in first level hotels and companies.
» Repeat the experience the following year.
» Personalized attention by SQT staff to all our applicants during the whole process.
Legal Framework
The applicant will receive the DS 2019 form to obtain the J1 visa at the US Consulate. This visa enables the student to work legally and temporarily.
How to Apply
Those interested should enter their resume in our online database stating the program in which they want to participate or send it by mail to sqt@sqt.com.ar.
If requirements are met, a personal interview will be arranged.
Options: SQT placed or Self Placed Programs
We offer two alternatives for you to choose:
1) SQT Placed
SQT will offer you a job. You will travel to USA with a job offer confirmed and obtained thru SQT. Before traveling, you will know the position for which you are hired, hourly salary and housing conditions.
Some employers come to Argentina to interview and select those students that best fit in their organizations. Others prefer to make telephone or internet interviews
2) Self Placed Programs
This option is for those who already have a job offer from an US employer and only need to get the J1 visa.
SPECIAL OFFER. THOSE WHO APPLY AND PAY THE SELF PLACED PROGRAM BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2011 WILL RECEIVE A u$s 100 DISCOUNT.
TOTAL SELF PLACED PROGRAM FEE: U$S 675
In both options, applicants must pay $ 450 (four hundred and fifty pesos) plus tax. This fee is non-refundable and due upon presentation of all necessary documents to be sent to the US visa sponsor. No fee will be paid to attend a personal interview.
After receiving and accepting the job offer, the total program fee must be paid by wire transfer or credit card.
The Program Includes:
» DS 2019 form to tramit the J1 visa at the US Consulate
» Medical insurance.
» Advice and personalized attention during the whole process.
» 24 hour support from the visa sponsor once in the United States.
Over
the last 3 years, I have been working with Service Quality
Training, placing students in upscale hotels and resorts.
I found Claudia Brea and her staff to be extremely organized
and helpful. The students were excellent, big smiles,
great attitudes and strong English skills. I would highly
recommend SQT to anyone looking to recruit students.
Debbie Vicha
President
Hospitality Recruiting Services, Inc.
We have been working with SQT for
the last three years and have found the experience to
be fantastic! The first two years, we had 4 students
from Argentina come to work in our hotel for four months
and they not only made a valuable contribution to our
staff but it was a great experience for them as well.
This year, we decided to expand the program and brought
13 students to work during our busy season. Each and
every one of them have been outstanding - hard working,
professional, great work ethics. We will be very sad
to see them go once the season is over!
Claudia, Gabriela and the entire staff
at SQT delivered exactly what they promised: carefully
selected personnel, well-trained, fully bilingual and
eager to learn and contribute to our hotel. I look forward
to many more years of an already solid relationship
between Mandarin Oriental, Miami and SQT.
Viviana Santisteban
Director of Human Resources
Mandarin Oriental, Miami
Florida 930 Piso 2 Oficina
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(C1005AAT) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone Fax (54 11) 5353-7SQT (7778) y líneas rotativas.
Skype: SQT Hotelería Interactiva
Over
the last 3 years, I have been working with Service Quality
Training, placing students in upscale hotels and resorts.
I found Claudia Brea and her staff to be extremely organized
and helpful. The students were excellent, big smiles,
great attitudes and strong English skills. I would highly
recommend SQT to anyone looking to recruit students.
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