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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 Chicago to Cali, 100s of J1 jobs hiring now! 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. From servers to beach attendants, we have hundreds of pre-vetted J1 jobs hiring now on our Job Hub in Chicago, New York, Boston + San Francisco – with more jobs and locations dropping every week. 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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Canada visa pools are open!

The 2026 visa pools for Canada working holiday visa applications opened on 19 Dec '25. Entering the visa pools as soon as they open ensures your name is exposed to the maximum number of draws – increasing your chances of securing a Canada visa. Our Canada employers are already hiring for 4-6 month summer '26 jobs – with more jobs dropping in Jan/Feb. Be ready!
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Jobs our J1-ers landed last summer...

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San Diego, California

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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Typical role

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Chicago, Illinois

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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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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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.
BUNAC CAMP
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Trainee USA | Everything you need to know

Virtual travel talk | 28 Jan @ 13:15-14:00 GMT
Fast track your career with a 1-18 month professional traineeship in the US. If you're a graduate with one year’s work experience or a non-graduate with five years’ work experience, this talk is for you. Grow your skillset, learn from leaders, and accelerate your way up the career ladder.
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Summer Camp USA | Everything you need to know

Virtual travel talk | 28 Jan @ 17:30-18:00 GMT
Spend your summer living, working and having the time of your life as a Camp Counsellor in America. Run by our sibling camp brand, BUNAC, our Camp Crew will go over who can go, when to apply, how to get hired, plus answer all your campfire burning questions.
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J1 USA | Cape Cod hiring event

In-person event | 04 Feb, Dublin (location to be announced soon)
Life's a beach when you're on a Cape Cod J1. Your 'future employer' will be flying over to interview for 25 country club jobs: including beach attendants + retail roles. Staff perks include movie nights, 4th July celebrations + weekly socials. Book J1 USA to secure your interview slot on our Job Hub.
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Work Canada | Everything you need to know

Virtual travel talk | 11 Feb @ 17:30-18:00 GMT
The most liveable cities and the coolest outdoor playgrounds, Canada is the ultimate working holiday. Join our Canada Crew for all the intel on the visa pool, how to get hired for our 4-6 month jobs, what you can earn + more.
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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 US employers in all the summer hot spots. Book J1 USA now to secure your preferred job and US city.
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Friends = benefits

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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