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The practical training program overview

Definitions:

"Candidate" - is the term used for individuals who have applied to the Practical Training Program
"Trainee" is the term used for Candidates who have been accepted into the Practical Training Program AND have been placed with a U.S. company.
"Host Company" and "Employer" are the terms used for the company employing and paying the salary to you.
“DOS” is the Department of State, U.S. Agency who governs the guidelines for the J-1 Visa.
“All-Inclusive Program” is the type of practical training program for candidates that want to match with a host company through ASSE’s host company search
“Self-Placed Program” is the type of practical training program for candidates that already found a host company at time of application but still need ASSE to be their sponsor organization.

Let's get started with the program basics

Program Basics

There are two different options that you can choose for your Practical Training Program depending on your needs. If you would like to be in a training program, you need to make sure that a Trainee position is secured with a host company. You would also need to obtain sponsorship for your visa so that you can legally participate in the program, and you would need to have adequate medical insurance.

The Self-Placed Program
The Self-Placed Program was developed for applicants that have already found a host company, and the Host Company has offered a Trainee position to the applicant. Now that you have a company, you need to find a sponsor organization in order to legally participate in the program. Since ASSE Aspire is an accredited organization that can sponsor you, ASSE Aspire can provide the following for Self-Placed Trainees:

* DS-2019 for the J-1 visa
* Pre-departure Orientation
* Arrival Orientation
* Health Insurance
* Assistance obtaining a Social Security Card
* Ongoing support throughout program
* One month to explore the U.S.

The All-Inclusive Program
The All-Inclusive Program was developed for applicants that would like to participate in the Training Program but would like to use ASSE Aspire’s services to find a host company for them. ASSE Aspire will use your qualifications and search for host companies for you. For the All-Inclusive Program, ASSE Aspire provides the following services in addition to the services listed for the Self-Placed Program:

* Résumé formatting
* Host Company Search
* Salary negotiation
* Interview Preparation
* Trainee Placement

This Program Does Not Include Costs for:

Transportation - Including transport to and from the U.S., and any transportation during the program.
- Cost of airline ticket (cost varies).
Cost of local housing (cost varies).
- Including a security deposit for housing that is usually equal to first and last month’s rent.
Meals
All other expenses the participant incurs while participating in this program.
Health insurance during the 30 day grace period at the end of the program