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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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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 September '24 grad cert date – you need to be applying in June.
Ski ya laters!
Secure your 4-6 month winter Canada job during our June virtual hiring week – with more employers and dates coming soon. Video interview for Vista Ridge on 25 Jun, Blue Mountain 25 Jun, Sun Peaks 26 Jun, Hidden Valley 23-25 Jun, and Asessippi 23-25 Jun. You must have your ITA to book an interview, so book Work Canada now and we'll guide you through the IEC visa process.
Summer lovin'
Our J1 USA program is now closed for summer '25. For everyone heading to the States this year – have the best summer! We're working hard behind-the-scenes on J1 USA '26, so register now for updates and we'll be in touch when we open. The ultimate summer job abroad – spend next summer earning $$ and exploring America with a pre-arranged J1 job in Chicago, NYC, San Diego, Boston, Cape Cod, Myrtle Beach, LA and more.
News that will send you packing
Meet our new camp site
Same team, same program – new name. And price! Camp legends since 1972, our camp program now lives on our BUNAC site with a year-round low price of €339.
Same team, same program – new name. And price! Camp legends since 1972, our camp program now lives on our BUNAC site with a year-round low price of €339.TO BUNAC CAMP
TO BUNAC CAMP
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
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
ABOUT GRAD USA
Get Down Under
We can usually get your Australia working holiday visa issued in a week! Plus, set you up with the bank account and tax stuff you need to start working ASAP. Beachy.
We can usually get your Australia working holiday visa issued in a week! Plus, set you up with the bank account and tax stuff you need to start working ASAP. Beachy. FIND OUT MORE
FIND OUT MORE
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 closed
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 closed
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 closed
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 closed
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 closed
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 closed
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 | 19 Jun @ 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.
25 Jun @ 18:00 GMT | Camden Court Hotel, Dublin
Back by popular demand! Sophie Colgan – graduate visa alumni and host of Navigating New York – will be returning to Dublin to speak at our Grad USA event! A must for any grads or final year students looking to work in the US after graduation – you won't want to miss this. Get your free ticket now.
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. Can't make it IRL? Video interview during our virtual hiring week 23-26 Jun instead.
01 Jul @ 18:00 GMT | Harbour Hotel, Galway
Back by popular demand! Sophie Colgan – graduate visa alumni and host of Navigating New York – will be coming to Galway to speak at our Grad USA event! A must for any grads or final year students looking to work in the US after graduation – you won't want to miss this. Get your free ticket now.
23-26 Jun – with more dates and employers dropping soon
Video interview for Vista Ridge on 25 Jun, Blue Mountain 25 Jun, Sun Peaks 26 Jun, Hidden Valley 23-25 Jun, and Asessippi 23-25 Jun. You must be booked onto Work Canada and have proof you’ve entered the visa pools to book an interview.
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Ask the experts
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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