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Work, travel and intern the world

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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From Cape Cod to Cali, hiring now for 100s of pre-vetted J1 jobs! Get summer sorted

Why do it with USIT

Peace of mind jobs

Work abroad minus the job hustle. Secure your J1 summer job, camp placement and working holiday job with us before you go.

All the admin

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.

No drama deposits

Book with our lifetime low deposit and if you change your mind, move to another program – no awkward questions asked.

Work and travel experts

Over 1 million happy travellers

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.

Job drop!

Get hired now for J1 '26

J1 job searching minus the stress – we still have 100s of pre-vetted J1 jobs on our Job Hub in San Francisco, Cape Cod, Myrtle Beach, Ocean City + more. Remember, the BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel program (J1) is a capped program – we're only able to issue your visa paperwork when you have a US job confirmed, so don't delay!
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Get ahead with Grad USA

Final year or just 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. Turn your academic achievements into professional work experience, learn from leaders in your field, and live in America for up to a year. Now with a lower price of €1,299.
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New program drop

Work Canada Summer

Already ticked off a USIT J1 or looking for an alternative for your summer break? Introducing our new Work Canada Summer program. Includes: 2-3 month job in Toronto or Vancouver, visa support, travel insurance, bank account, tax set-up + more. The pools are open for visa applications and we’re hiring now for Canada jobs!
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Jobs our J1-ers landed last summer...

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Open location in Google Maps: Matinecock, New York

Server Assistant

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.

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Ice Cream Scooper

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.

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Cook/Cashier

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?

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Activities Coordinator

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.

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Cashier

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.

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Server Assistant

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.

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Server

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.

Typical role

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Ice Cream Scooper

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.
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Why book with USIT

Flexible payments and conditions

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.

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BUNAC x USIT camp hiring fair | London

07 Mar '26 | Pullman London St Pancras Hotel
The final leg on our BUNAC Camp World Tour! If you're UK-based, you're able to travel, and you haven't secured a camp job for summer '26 before the fair – then this London camp hiring fair is for you. Check out all the camps attending here and register below.
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Grad USA | In-person with Odhran Whelehan

10 Mar @ 18:00-19:00 | Dublin Chambers, D2
Don't take our word for it. Hear from someone who's been and got the CV experience. Grad USA alum, Odhran, will be joining the USIT team to talk about his experience working in NYC after graduation. This free event is a must for any grads or final year students.
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J1 USA | Chicago + San Diego hiring event

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Don't worry if you missed our Dublin J1 hiring fair. We still have 100s of J1 jobs on our Job Hub where you can video interview with our US employers. Book J1 USA now to get summer sorted.
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J1 USA | Cape Cod hiring event

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Don't worry if you missed our Cape Cod J1 hiring fair. We still have 100s of J1 jobs on our Job Hub where you can video interview with our US employers. Book J1 USA now to get summer sorted.
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Summer Camp | Dublin hiring fair

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Don't worry if you missed our BUNAC x USIT Dublin camp hiring fair. We have 100s of American summer camps in our hiring pool actively hiring for 2026 Camp Counsellors. A USIT brand: apply over on our BUNAC page – the home of summer camp in America since 1972.
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Unlock 10% off Contiki when you book with BUNAC

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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