Transform your future with a USA exchange programme - Starting at just £189!
WORK, CAMP, OR INTERN IN THE USA
75 years of real impact, supporting 1.1 million people
CIEE is a UK leading provider of J-1 visa programmes, summer camp gigs, grad internships, and professional opportunities that will quite literally take you places. Maybe you’re looking for your first taste of independence, a student or young person in search of a meaningful summer, or a graduate chasing that competitive edge – we’ve got a programme to deliver just that.
Choose Your Programme
-
J-1 BridgeUSA Summer Camp Exchange Programme
An American Summer, working and living at one of thousands of summer camps across the USA. Work with children and other staff from all over the world – a true cultural exchange!
-
J-1 BridgeUSA Internship Programmes
Specifically for students, these programmes provide professional work experience opportunities within businesses across America. A game-changer for your future.
-
J-1 BridgeUSA Trainee
For graduates more than one-year post-graduation, this programme connects talent from across the globe, helps U.S. employers tap into skilled workers, and gives you a competitive edge for your future career.
-
J-1 BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Programme
Summer job in America for university 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 Magnion
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 the tools to think globally, act thoughtfully, and connect meaningfully across different cultures.
❝ 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