Special Campaign for Programs in Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts

If you are studying tourism, hospitality, or culinary arts and are in the final years of your education, this is a concrete opportunity to turn your knowledge into international professional experience even before graduation. CIEE has announced a new internship campaign that reduces the placement fee by 50% — from $1,000 to $500. The offer is valid for applications submitted by June 15, 2026, and applies only to new participants. Internship positions are pre-arranged through the sponsor, meaning candidates depart with a guaranteed job placement.

The campaign is entirely focused on job opportunities in tourism, hospitality, and culinary fields, where there is currently strong demand for specialists. This means real positions in hotels, restaurants, and professional kitchens, where you will work as part of a team and apply your knowledge in a practical environment. Companies work with a limited number of interns, allowing for better team integration and active participation in daily operations. Unlike seasonal programs such as Work & Travel, this is a professional internship aligned with your field of study and focused on career development.

It is important to know that this is a targeted internship program, part of the BridgeUSA (J-1) initiative, designed to support the transition from education to career. It includes a structured training plan that ensures the internship is not just a job, but a development of key professional skills. The internship is tailored to your specialty and gives you the opportunity to gain experience that will have real value for your future career. The program is suitable for final-year undergraduate and graduate students who want to start their careers with international experience, as well as for young professionals with some initial experience who want to build on it.

Participants can build valuable industry connections, which are essential for a future career in tourism and culinary arts. In addition to professional experience, the program offers the opportunity to work in an international environment and engage in cultural exchange, which is a key part of participants’ development. Given the high demand in the sector, this is currently one of the best opportunities to launch your international career even before graduation.

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