Professional training USA

Professional Training USA

Overview

Professional Career Training USA (PCT) offers young professionals and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on training in their field of study at leading U.S. companies.

Participants develop practical skills, enhance their technical expertise, and gain exposure to American business practices while experiencing life and culture in the United States.

The program is designed to strengthen professional capabilities, expand global perspectives, and build valuable industry connections through real-world work experience and cultural exchange.

This program runs all year round.
Interested candidates are advised to apply at least 3-4 months prior to your intended internship start date in the USA.

Program Availability

Helpful Resources

Looking to self-sourced a placement?
The below links may help you to get started if you are interested, regardless if you are from a Hospitality or non-Hospitality educational background.

Finding an Internship or Training Position

About the Internship & Training Program

Be at least 20 and not more than 40 years of age
Either be a graduate of a post-secondary institution with one year of work experience outside the US related to your course of study and field of your training, OR have five years of relevant work experience if not related to your course of study outside the US
Have sufficient English language skills to function in a business setting
Be able to show that the desired training is not duplicative of previous training or work experience if you have previously participated in a PCT program.

(All PCT participants must observe a 2-year hiatus in their home country before returning on another PCT program)

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum employment period is 2 to 3 months. Maximum is 18 months.
Duration of stay in the US can be up to 19 months (maximum 18 months of traineeship followed by an optional maximum 30 days of travel within the US).
Legal work document and visa are generally issued for only the work duration agreed between each trainee and the host company. Trainees cannot extend work duration when they are already in the US.