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Founded in 1959, we're Ireland’s leading work abroad, J1 and grad visa experts. With you from college to your career - earn and explore in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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That's (almost) a wrap on J1 '25. J1 USA is currently closed for new bookings, join our waitlist
Why do it with USIT
Work abroad minus the job hustle. Secure your J1 summer job, camp placement and working holiday job with us before you go.
From visa support to overseas bank account and tax number set-up, we help to sort all the nerdy stuff you need to work the world.
Book your trip with our lifetime low deposit. And if you change your mind, move it to another program – no awkward questions asked.
Work and travel experts
Founded in 1959 in the halls of Trinity College and UCD, our student forefathers knew one thing. That the way to explore and experience more – was to earn while you did it. We’ve been creating life-shaping work and travel experiences ever since. Whether you want to fund your summer in the US at camp or on a J1, bankroll your gap year with a working holiday, or use your degree to get ahead on a professional internship – USIT opens up a world of opportunities.
USA this way
Graduated and wondering what's next? The bridge between college and your career – put your CV on the map with our 1-year Grad USA program. Put all your academic achievements into practice, learn from leaders in your field, and live in America for a year. You need to enter the US within 12 months of your grad cert, so if you have a July '24 grad cert date – last chance to book is 19 April '25!
See you Stateside!
J1 USA (both our Own Job and USIT Job programs) is currently closed for new bookings. Join our waitlist and if any spots open up – we'll let you know. If you're already booked on for summer '25, we still have J1 jobs left – but those hotspot J1 jobs in Chicago, Cape Cod, Myrtle Beach, NYC + more are going fast, so it's time to hustle to get hired!
Oh, Canada!
The IEC visa pools are open for working holiday visa applications and Canada summer hiring is hotting up! We currently have around 500 4-6 month summer jobs live on our Job Hub – in all the summer hotspots including Whistler, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise + more. Waiting for winter? Book Work Canada now to enter the visa pools and get ready for when hiring opens in June.
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News that will send you packing
New program alert!
The ‘slightly more studious’ sidekick to our legendary J1 USA program, J1 Career has all the summertime fun of a J1 – but with a professional internship instead of a seasonal job.
The ‘slightly more studious’ sidekick to our legendary J1 USA program, J1 Career has all the summertime fun of a J1 – but with a professional internship instead of a seasonal job. TELL ME MORE
Keep it in the family
If you've travelled with us on a J1 USA or Camp USA, get €400 loyalty discount off our 1-year Grad USA program. (T&Cs apply + can't be used with another offer)
If you've travelled with us on a J1 USA or Camp USA, get €400 loyalty discount off our 1-year Grad USA program. (T&Cs apply + can't be used with another offer)ABOUT GRAD USA
Hundreds of roles currently hiring on our Job Hub
Hiring closed
May-Sep
USD $16.50/hour + tips
Employee assistance program + tips in some roles
Have a ball working in this Chicago stadium! Roles include cashiers, retail, bussers + more. Plus, group interviews available at our Dublin job event.
Hiring closed
May-Sep
USD $17/hour
Discounted attraction tickets in San Diego
Spend the summer working for this award-winning San Diego entertainment company - helping with festivals, events, team building, camps and more.
Hiring closed
May-Sep
USD $11.02/hour + tips
Discounted staff meals + drinks
Located on Chicago's iconic Navy Pier on the shores of Lake Michigan, spend your summer J1 working at this renowned chef's restaurant.
Hiring now
May-Aug
USD $14/hour
Free ice cream (yay)!
Spend your summer in the yacht-filled paradise of Newport working for this legen-dairy (sorry not sorry) international chain of ice cream stores.
Hiring now
May-Sep
USD $15/hour
50% off all in-store items
So cool our teeth hurt. Spend your summer working for this legen-dairy (sorry not sorry) international chain of ice cream stores in historic Boston.
Hiring closed
May-Sep
USD $11.02/hour + tips
Staff meals on shift + restaurant discounts
Owning popular bars and restaurants across the city, spend your summer working for this iconic hospitality group in the J1 hotspot of Chicago.
Hiring closed
May-Sep
USD $16.20/hour
Free meals on shift
Summer on the lake. Work on Chicago's famous Navy Pier at this all-American burger, chicken and hot dog jaunt. Did we mention the free meals?
Hiring now
May-Sep
USD $15/hour
Subsidised housing + half price meals
You'll be happy as a clam on your summer J1 working for this legendary seafood restaurant in the stunning playground of Cape Cod.
Hiring now
May-Sep
USD $16/hour
Free meal on shift + grocery discounts
Spend your J1 amongst the surf beaches and seafood restaurants of Long Island, working for Montauk's primary health food store and café.
Hiring now
May-Aug
USD $14/hour
Free housing, meals on shift, golf + tennis
Best of both! Under two hours from Manhattan (pictured) for your days off, work at this country club on Long Island with free staff accommodation.
Hiring now
May-Sep
USD $18/hour
Cookouts, restaurant discounts + bonuses
Life's a beach on your summer J1 working as a lifeguard in the oceanfront playground of Myrtle Beach. Awesome beach hair also included.
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Why book with USIT
Secure your place on our programs with a lifetime low deposit, giving you time to save. And if you change your mind, we can move your deposit over to a new program – no awkward questions asked. T&Cs apply.
Get hired or get the intel
Virtual travel talk | 17 Apr @ 17:30 GMT
Final year student or recent grad? Turn your academic achievements into professional work experience with our 1-year Grad USA program. Get the intel from our team on what visa you need, what cities you can work in, and what roles you can do.
Virtual travel talk | 30 Apr @ 17:30 BST
The most liveable cities and the coolest ski resorts, Canada is the ultimate working holiday. Join our Canada Crew for all the intel on jobs, salaries + more. Plus, that age old question - summer or winter in Canada? (Both being the correct answer!)
Every Wed | 10-4pm with USIT
Whether you're yet to apply or already booked onto camp, pop into our Weekly Wednesday drop-in sessions to get all your q's answered about going to camp this summer. Head to 29-31 South William St, Dublin, D02 EY96 and buzz the USIT offices.
13, 14 + 15 Jun | London
Our London hiring event is back! With Four Seasons Whistler, Fairmont (Whistler, Banff, Lake Louise + Jasper), Panorama, and Banff Sunshine Village flying in to interview for 180 jobs. Don't worry if you can't make it IRL, video interviews for more resorts will be happening via our Job Hub in June.
Virtual travel talk | 29 Apr @ 17:30 GMT
Spend your summer living, earning and having the time of your life working as a Camp Counsellor in America. Our Camp Crew will go over everything you need to know, plus talk through their experience of working at camp in America with a live FAQ for all your campfire burning questions.
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Looking for a little pre or post trip action? We've teamed up with Contiki to bring you the ultimate work and travel dream team. Check your online account to access your 10% off code to use before you head to camp.
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Our team have all worked the world, so are here for expert advice on where you can go, what you can do, and how you can earn money/enhance your career/have a blast (all of the above).
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