Find work experience, stateside.

Experiences that shape your future

75 years of real impact, supporting 1.1 million people

Living and working abroad is an enriching experience; one that lets you discover yourself, develop new skills, and experience new cultures. Summer camp gigs, grad internships, and professional opportunities; whatever programme you choose, you can be sure that CIEE’s USA exchange programmes will quite literally take you places. The first taste of independence is sweet but scary, and with CIEE our students and young people find exactly what they’re looking for - a meaningful summer, a competitive edge – with a programme that’s suited to them.

Which programme is right for you?

  • Summer Camp

    Summer Camp

    Summer camp jobs in the USA, living at one of thousands of summer camps across the country. Work with children and other staff from all over the world – and experience the joy of camp life.

    - For 18 – 29 year olds

    - Available by 20th June for 8 weeks

    - Fluent in English

    - Experience of working with kids (babysitting counts!

    Program fee £189

  • Intern USA

    Interns

    USA placement jobs specifically for UK students, these programmes provide professional work experience within businesses across America. A new global perspective, a new global network.

    - For 18 – 30 year olds

    - Student or recent graduate (within 1 year of graduation)

    - Studying full time at a UK university

    Prices from £939

  • J-1 BridgeUSA Trainee

    Trainees

    For graduates more than one-year post-graduation, this is the competitive edge you’re in search of. We connect talent from across the globe with U.S employers and find a role to suit your expertise.

    - More than one year post-graduation from a UK University & One year of professional work experience in your field

    OR

    - Five years of related professional work experience acquired outside of the USA

    Prices from £939

  • Work & Travel

    J-1 BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Programm

    A summer work and travel visa in the USA for UK students with added opportunity to see the sights. Invaluable work experience and a true taste of life, stateside.

Connecting Global Leaders, Creating Lasting Impact

"CIEE is proud to be one of the largest sponsors of the BridgeUSA programs since their inception in 1961. As a key partner of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) within the U.S. Department of State, we help shape the next generation of global leaders through transformative cultural and professional exchanges. Over the past 64 years, CIEE has sent over 1.5 million participants to the U.S., and just last year alone, we supported more than 30,000 BridgeUSA participants from 137 countries across all 50 states. Through our longstanding partnership with ECA, we are proud to foster lasting impact by advancing public diplomacy, driving economic prosperity, and strengthening national security through the core values of democracy, collaboration, and cultural understanding."

-Martine Mangion
Senior Vice President, Exchanges

About CIEE

CIEE has spent more than 75 years helping students to explore the world through high-quality exchange programmes that encourage curiosity, confidence, and cultural awareness. We believe these qualities are just as important today – if not more so. We give participants experiences that will give them fresh perspectives and a renewed sense of self that lasts a lifetime.

About CIEE

“If you’re ready for an adventure that will challenge, inspire, and energize you, I wholeheartedly recommend it. It’s a summer you’ll never forget!”

-Tom, UK