About the program
Internship & Training in USA Program provides opportunities for those who want to improve their working skills. cross-cultural communication skills and skills for living abroad By doing internships in various fields under the J-1 Intern and Trainee Exchange Visitor Program for students who are studying in Thailand or have graduated, have the opportunity to do internships in companies or organizations in their fields of study. The duration of participation in the program is 6 - 18 months in the internship. and can also travel in the United States 30 days after the completion of the project
*Internship and Trainee programs are regulated by the United Department of State (DOS).
The United States government agency that oversees cultural exchange programs to meet requirements.
Difference Between Intern and Trainee
This USA internship program is for applicants who wish to have experience working abroad. Some people may misunderstand that applicants need to be studying at a higher education level only. But in fact, they can join the program depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Let's take a look at the requirements for the Intern and Trainee programs.
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Age between 20 - 30 years
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Currently studying for a bachelor's/master's degree
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Fresh graduates at the bachelor's / master's degree programs not more than 12 months prior to the start date.
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The field of study must match the field in which the internship will be undertaken.
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Cumulative GPA of 2.20 or higher
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If you have graduated for more than 6 months, you should have work experience.
INTERN
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Age between 20 - 30 years
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Graduated more than 12 months before the start date
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If the field of study is the same as the field in which the internship will be held Must have at least 12 months of work experience in that field.
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If the field of graduation does not match the field of internship Must have at least 5 years of working experience in the field to be internship
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Cumulative GPA of 2.20 or higher
TRAINEE
The general qualifications of applicants are good communication in English. And there are additional requirements depending on the job and position to be awarded as the company has set. which are different
Fields where internships can be entered
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Arts and Culture
Hospitality and Tourism
Education, Social Science and Library Science
Information Media and Communications
Management, Commerce and Finance
Public Administration and Law
Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics and - Industrial Occupations
Examples of interns
Arts & School
Cinematography and Film/Video Production • Design and Applied Arts • Playwriting and Screenwriting • Commercial and Advertising Art • Arts Management • Design and Visual Communications • Drama and Theater Arts • Graphic Design • Fashion/Apparel Design • Interior Design • Industrial Design • Music Management and Merchandising • Sculpture • Theater/Theatre Arts Management • Visual and Performing Arts
Information Medias & Communication
Printing & Publishing • Advertising • Public Relations • Communications • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Programming • Mass Communications • Advertising and Applied Communication • Broadcast Journalism • Broadcast Journalism • Radio/Television/Print Journalism
Education, Social Science, Library Science
Teaching • School Administration • Anthropology • Archeology • Economics • Political Science • Psychology • Economic Development • Librarian
Management, Business, Commerce and Finance
Business Administration • Banking and Financial Support Services • Accounting • Management/Operations • Marketing • Customer Service Management • Electronic Commerce • Finance and Financial Management Services • Human Resources Management • International Business/Trade/Commerce • Information Systems • Operations • Sales • Distribution • Marketing • Transportation/Transportation Management
The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics & Industrial Occupations
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography • Developmental Biology and Embryology • Environmental Biology • Toxicology • Microbiology • Oncology and Cancer Biology • Civil/Computer/Environmental Engineering • Zoology/Animal Biology • Landscape/Urban Architecture • Applied Mathematics • Mathematical Analysis • Industrial Engineering • Industrial Relations • Computer Engineering Technologies • Physical Sciences • Chemical Technologies • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies
Public Administration and Law
Business & Labor Law • Public Policy • Human Rights Law • Public Relations • Civil Liberties • Criminal Law • International Law • Environmental Law
Hospitality and Tourism Management (not over 12 months)
Tourism Promotion Operations • Tourism and Travel Services Management • Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations • Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations • Hospitality Administration/Management
Culinary Arts (duration up to 12 months)
Pastry Chef • Executive Chef • Sous Chef • Instructor in Culinary Arts • Restaurant Owner • Chef/Manager for Private Estate • Catering Chef • Corporate Research and Development • Food Stylist • Professional Food Writer/Journalist
Application process
MPLC interview
Deposit 5,000 baht after interview with foreign MPLC officers (not in all cases)
Interview with foreign internship organizations
Bring your name to register with a foreign internship organization and make documents.
Paperwork
Fill out the information sheet for applying to join the project through the website.
Interview with employers
interview with employer Ready to wait for acceptance for internship (The length of time to accept the job depends on the employer)
Able to view samples of the latest updates
An experience you shouldn't miss! Open for applications in various fields The internships are divided into two main categories: Hospitality (a maximum of 12 months participation in the program) and Non-Hospitality. (Join the program for a maximum of 18 months) The field that receives a large number of trainees is Hospitality, such as hospitality work. Cooking and Tourism
Cost of joining the project
application fee
5,000 baht
(cannot be returned in any case)
Project cost 1
20,000 baht
before entering the name into the system
Project cost 2
30,000 baht
before sending documents abroad
Project cost 3
remaining project cost
Payment within 1 week after announcing the interview results
(If receiving a promotion, will be discounted in this section)
Example Internship & Trainee cost 7 - 12 months:
Application fee 5,000 + first project fee 20,000 baht + second project fee 30,000 baht + third project fee 155,000 (promotion discount is discounted here)
= 210,000 baht (total price without promotion)
*Promotion to reduce the project fee 20,000 baht, apply by the end of this month =The project cost is only 190,000**baht
project fee Excluding visa fee $160 I Accommodation I Airfare I
If the visa is not approved The company is willing to refund 100% of the 3rd installment of the project fee that has been paid.