International students between the ages of 18-28, will be given the opportunity to work in jobs where they can enjoy outdoors, meet new people, improve their English, teach activities they are excited about and learn all about new cultures of others. Camping has been a part of many countries culture for a very long time. As such, American summer camp jobs are designed to be rewarding, fun and exciting. J-1 participants will be responsible for supervising groups of diverse cultured youth. Students who possess special skills and talents are normally the ones who shines the most in this program. It is very important that one not only hone his or her special gifts but share them with others as this aid with the self-development process of one self and others as well. Non-counseling chores are also an essential part of camp life therefore few camp staff will also be considered.

Young professionals and future leaders who are enrolled in tertiary level institutions from all over the world get a chance to visit the United States of America to share their culture as well as experience the culture of others for up to three to four months. While working in temporary positions during the summer holidays (May - September), they get to gain real world job experience and learn both personal and professional important skills while discovering life in the USA. Remarkably, American businesses are positively impacted in return due to the valuable seasonal help and benefits from these participants with an international look and a dynamic energy. This program in its entirety contributes to public diplomacy and to a more peaceful world.

It is always a good look for any university student to gain real work experience in their field of study. One who possess an internationalized resume having procured training in a foreign country always have a competitive advantage over others who do not. As a result, U.S. Department of State designated sponsors are happy to aid international J-1 students and young professionals with internship and trainee programs that last up to 18 months in the USA. American employers are readily waiting and eager to share their unique perspective and offer valuable professional development opportunities through hands on training to all participants.

Occupational Categories to choose from are:

1. Management, Business, Commerce and Finance
2. Arts and Culture
3. Education, Social Sciences, Library Science, Counseling & Social Services
4. The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics and Industrial Occupations
5. Information Media and Communications
6. Public Administration and Law
7. Hospitality and Tourism

1. LOWEST FEES ON THE MARKET
2. INVALUABLE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
3. FINANCIAL FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE
4. INTERNATIONALIZED RESUME
5. SELF-DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
6. GLOBAL FRIENDSHIPS
7. SITE-SEE AND EXPERIENCE ENTERTAINMENT AT ITS BEST
8. SPECIAL AIRPORT PICKUPS
9. SPECIAL AIRLINE PRICES
10. GRANT FUNDING FOR STUDENTS ENROLLING IN A MASTER PROGRAM (CONDITIONS APPLY)

With the aid of JAB's amazing overseas sponsors, students will be given the opportunity to work in different states in America to experience the rich diverse cultures that are present. Each employer has their very unique job posts depending on their business type. As a result, JAB offers:

1. LIFEGUARD
2. HOUSEKEEPER
3. WAITER, SERVER, BUSSER
4. RIDE AND TICKET ATTENDANT
5. KITCHEN STAFF (COOK, DISH-WASHER ETC)
6. FRONT DESK
7. CASHIER
8. STOCKER
9. CAMP COUNSELLORS
10. CAMP STAFF

• MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-28
• MUST BE A FULL TIME STUDENT
• MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED TERTIARY LEVEL INSTITUTION (UWI-MONA & MOBAY, UTECH, NCU, CMU, EDNA, EXCED, MONEAGUE, CASE ETC.)
• MUST COMPLETE SEMESTER ONE
• GPA MUST BE 2.0 OR ABOVE
• MUST BE PURSUING 12 CREDITS PER SEMESTER
• MUST PRESENT CURRENT AND PREVIOUS VALID PASSPORT(S) AND VISA(S)
• BOTH TRANSCRIPT AND PROGRESS REPORT MUST BE DELIVERED TO OFFICE DIRECTLY FROM SCHOOL'S ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
• MUST SPEAK ENGLISH FLUENTLY AND DISPLAY GOOD WORK ETHICS
• HAVE NOT TRAVELLED ON THE S.W.T PROGRAM 3 TIMES BEFORE
• HAS NEVER STOLEN, CANCEL OR DENIED A VISA
• MUST LIST SOCIAL MEDIA NAMES (REQUIRED BY U.S EMBASSY)
• ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT BANK AND PRESENT RECEIPTS
• MUST STATE MAJOR ILLNESSES

Students who register and attend JAB's orientation are entitle to obtain all information about the program. Registration does not equate to “job placement” however, payment of program fee does.

Payment of program fee allows a participant to secure a job overseas with their respective employer. Housing will also be finalized at this phase.

An embassy session will be held in a computer lab where JAB's staff will assist clients with completing their USA embassy application forms. Additionally, the booking of their embassy appointment dates as well as embassy interview preparations will also take place in this session. All clients must attend to increase the chance of visa approval.

All students who pay for this service will be picked up on the UWI, Mona campus and transported to the the Norman Manley International Airport for their designated flights.

All students who pay for this service will be assisted by a JAB staff. They'll book their flight to their respective employer's address in the USA. All students must be present on the agreed arrival date in the USA to commence work as soon as possible. Students will benefit from low cost airfare.

Student will be assisted with the filing of their annual USA based tax returns. Submit your W2 forms in office and money, once available, will be delivered via students' bank account or cheque in hand.

Students will be professionally trained and given a Lifeguard and CPR certificate valid for 2 years in the states. A certified American Red Cross instructor will keep a 2-3-day training by the YMCA swimming pool in Kingston, Jamaica (near Devon House)

This is an annual theatre-based workshop initiated and directed by the CEO of JAB. Students, especially 6th formers, from all traditional high schools in Jamaica can attend and learn the basic importance of taking care of one's self to combat all the pressures that are associated with life in general (e.g., family, partner, school, self-image and confidence, finding purpose etc.)

It will comprise of animated videos, skits, jeopardy games, give away (cash prize and gifts), food, music and presentations from the CEO, certified psychologist and psychiatrist as well as global life coaches. IT WILL BE A VERY FUN AND REWARDING ONE DAY EVENT! LOCATION: Philip Sherlock of the Creative Arts, UWI, Mona

TOPICS: Selfcare, Leadership, Mental (W)health, Psychological Aid, Spiritual & Emotional care, Disasters, Loss, Grief etc.

Students who are in need of program fee assistance will be given a fixed amount in which they have to repay once commence work in the states. One fixed fee will be attached to amount borrowed. Qualified students only.

Annually, 2 of JAB's participants who participate in the J1 Cultural Exchange program for 3 consecutive years will be eligible for a $50,000JMD grant to assist with their university master's program. BEST OF LUCK!

Registration and orientation fee of 70USD must be paid in the company account: Sagicor bank - JAB Work and Travel International Ltd - 550 286 7336. Please keep ALL your bank receipts to be placed on file. You then go to www.jabculture.com and complete form with all documents required.

JAB Work and Travel fees can all be viewed in the “Student Budget Guide/Checklist” section.

Participants can be paid as low as 8USD to as high as 15USD per hour. The rate all depends on the job post you apply for and the state you are placed to work in. Camp participants are paid a salary at end of season while others get pay bi-weekly.

The summer work and travel period beings May 7th and ends on September 7th. Base on your employer's request that is the period you get to work in the USA. Camp participants usually works for 9 weeks in the USA (June 30th -August 3st).

Yes, it is a must that all participants work on the weekends, unless it is arranged by the employer that you get a Saturday or Sunday as a day off.

You definitely can stay with relatives, as long as they live near work sites where it's easy to travel to and from work.

Students who will not be staying with relatives, will be allowed to stay in houses provided by the employers. These houses are in close proximity to place of work and participants will be required to share living space which will all contribute to reduce transportation cost and rent respectively. Camp participants are provided free housing.

Rent charges are dependent on the state and type of housing. While some students will maybe pay 45USD for rent weekly in a hotel they work for, others will maybe pay 99USD weekly in an apartment.

All participants of the cultural exchange program need a valid J1 visa. The purpose of JAB and associated sponsors is to assist students in acquiring this visa type at the US consulate before working in the USA.

You definitely can source other jobs; however, you should communicate this with your sponsor for approval and record keeping. Note: new hours should never clash with main job hours.

Job assist applicants should work in the states JAB has contracts in; while self-placed applicants can choose the state their employers are in (these employers must be approved by our designated sponsors).

The purpose of the program is to gain invaluable cultural experience. It's not guaranteed you will make back your money. However, it has been proven countless times that with a go-getter attitude and great work ethics you can make adequate amount of funds to offset expenses in the USA and when return home.

1. All students MUST READ their specific contracts in full once they register for the J1 program. Here the specific sponsor will expound on all their fees that will be refunded and all the fees that will be used for administrative costs (all within the program fee).
2. Ministry of Labor also stipulates that 75% of placement fee should be returned to participants. Conditions apply regarding ALL cancellation type (see in student budget).
3. Refunds dates usually start on August 31st annually (near the ending of program).
4. Once a participant leaves to the USA to work on the J1 program, no refund is possible!

1. All fees must be paid in full to company's bank account!
2. Pay for a particular service once a thorough decision has been made (especially for the non-refundable/non-transferable services because once monies are paid that's final)!
3. Refunds dates usually start on August 31st annually (near the ending of program).
4. Fees are subjected to change annually (please see USD-JMD exchange rate weekly)!

1. August 31st is the date ALL refunds will commence for ALL students annually.
2. Fees below only reflect JAB refund fees! Sponsors' refund fees for both camp and summer work and travel will be discussed in students' contracts.

***Cancellations are subject to sections 29-32 of the refund policy
***Pre-Placed or Shortlisted entails a student who has made job selections and was send an email from the office confirming they have been shortlisted for one of the jobs selected.
***Fees listed above are JAB Work and Travel International Limited refund fees. The specific fee will be added to the sponsor's stipulated refund fees. The total refund will then be reimbursed to students once all is finalized with ALL parties involved.