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Founded in 1959, we're Ireland’s leading work abroad, J1 and grad visa experts. With you from college to your career - earn and explore in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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J1 '26 is open! Early birds get €100 off until 30 Sep. Apply now
Why do it with USIT
Work abroad minus the job hustle. Secure your J1 summer job, camp placement and working holiday job with us before you go.
From visa support to overseas bank account and tax number set-up, we help to sort all the nerdy stuff you need to work the world.
Book your trip with our lifetime low deposit. And if you change your mind, move it to another program – no awkward questions asked.
Work and travel experts
Founded in 1959 in the halls of Trinity College and UCD, our student forefathers knew one thing. That the way to explore and experience more – was to earn while you did it. We’ve been creating life-shaping work and travel experiences ever since. Whether you want to fund your summer in the US at camp or on a J1, bankroll your gap year with a working holiday, or use your degree to get ahead on a professional internship – USIT opens up a world of opportunities.
Summer lovin'
J1 since 1961 – our legendary summer J1 USA program is open for 2026 applications! The ultimate summer job abroad – spend next summer earning $$ and exploring America with a pre-arranged J1 job in Chicago, NYC, San Diego, Boston, Cape Cod, Myrtle Beach, Ocean City, LA and more. Use code FOMO100 for €100 off before 30 Sep.
FIND OUT MOREUSA this way
Graduated and wondering what's next? The bridge between college and your career – put your CV on the map with our 1-year Grad USA program. Put your academic achievements into practice, learn from leaders in your field, and live in America for a year. You must enter the US within 12 months of your grad cert, so all Nov ‘24 grad certs need to apply by 01 Sep.
FIND OUT MORESki ya laters!
Secure your 4-6 month winter Canada job this August – with more employers dropping soon. Video interview for Panorama, Blue Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Sun Peaks, Marmot Basin and Hidden Valley. You must have your ITA to book an interview, so book Work Canada now and we'll guide you through the IEC visa process.
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News that will send you packing
Meet our new camp site
Same team, same program – new name. And price! Camp legends since 1972, our camp program now lives on our BUNAC site with a year-round low price of €339.
Same team, same program – new name. And price! Camp legends since 1972, our camp program now lives on our BUNAC site with a year-round low price of €339.TO BUNAC CAMP
TO BUNAC CAMP
New program alert!
The ‘slightly more studious’ sidekick to our legendary J1 USA program, J1 Career has all the summertime fun of a J1 – but with a professional internship instead of a seasonal job.
The ‘slightly more studious’ sidekick to our legendary J1 USA program, J1 Career has all the summertime fun of a J1 – but with a professional internship instead of a seasonal job. TELL ME MORE
TELL ME MORE
Keep it in the family
If you've travelled with us on a J1 USA or Camp USA, get €400 loyalty discount off our 1-year Grad USA program. (T&Cs apply + can't be used with another offer)
If you've travelled with us on a J1 USA or Camp USA, get €400 loyalty discount off our 1-year Grad USA program. (T&Cs apply + can't be used with another offer)ABOUT GRAD USA
ABOUT GRAD USA
Get Down Under
We can usually get your Australia working holiday visa issued in a week! Plus, set you up with the bank account and tax stuff you need to start working ASAP. Beachy.
We can usually get your Australia working holiday visa issued in a week! Plus, set you up with the bank account and tax stuff you need to start working ASAP. Beachy. FIND OUT MORE
FIND OUT MORE
Jobs our J1-ers landed last summer...
Typical role
May-Sep
USD $17/hour
Discounted attraction tickets in San Diego
Spend the summer working for this award-winning San Diego entertainment company - helping with festivals, events, team building, camps and more.
Typical role
May-Sep
USD $11.02/hour + tips
Discounted staff meals + drinks
Located on Chicago's iconic Navy Pier on the shores of Lake Michigan, spend your summer J1 working at this renowned chef's restaurant.
Typical role
May-Aug
USD $14/hour
Free ice cream (yay)!
Spend your summer in the yacht-filled paradise of Newport working for this legen-dairy (sorry not sorry) international chain of ice cream stores.
Typical role
May-Sep
USD $15/hour
50% off all in-store items
So cool our teeth hurt. Spend your summer working for this legen-dairy (sorry not sorry) international chain of ice cream stores in historic Boston.
Typical role
May-Sep
USD $11.02/hour + tips
Staff meals on shift + restaurant discounts
Owning popular bars and restaurants across the city, spend your summer working for this iconic hospitality group in the J1 hotspot of Chicago.
Typical role
May-Sep
USD $16.20/hour
Free meals on shift
Summer on the lake. Work on Chicago's famous Navy Pier at this all-American burger, chicken and hot dog jaunt. Did we mention the free meals?
Typical role
May-Sep
USD $15/hour
Subsidised housing + half price meals
You'll be happy as a clam on your summer J1 working for this legendary seafood restaurant in the stunning playground of Cape Cod.
Typical role
May-Sep
USD $16/hour
Free meal on shift + grocery discounts
Spend your J1 amongst the surf beaches and seafood restaurants of Long Island, working for Montauk's primary health food store and café.
Typical role
May-Aug
USD $14/hour
Free housing, meals on shift, golf + tennis
Best of both! Under two hours from Manhattan (pictured) for your days off, work at this country club on Long Island with free staff accommodation.
Typical role
May-Sep
USD $18/hour
Cookouts, restaurant discounts + bonuses
Life's a beach on your summer J1 working as a lifeguard in the oceanfront playground of Myrtle Beach. Awesome beach hair also included.
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Why book with USIT
Secure your place on our programs with a lifetime low deposit, giving you time to save. And if you change your mind, we can move your deposit over to a new program – no awkward questions asked. T&Cs apply.
Get hired or get the intel
Virtual travel talk | 13 Aug @ 18:30 GMT
Final year student or recent grad? Turn your academic achievements into professional work experience with our 1-year Grad USA program. Get the intel from our team on what visa you need, what cities you can work in, and what roles you can do.
Virtual travel talk | 17 Sep @ 08.30-09:00 GMT
Spend your summer living, working and having the time of your life as a Camp Counsellor in America. Run by our sibling camp brand, BUNAC, our Camp Crew will go over who can go, when to apply, how to get hired, plus answer all your campfire burning questions.
Virtual travel talk | 20 Aug @ 14:00 GMT
Fast track your career with a 1-18 month professional traineeship in the US. If you're a graduate with one year’s work experience or a non-graduate with five years’ work experience, this talk is for you. Grow your skillset, learn from leaders, and accelerate your way up the career ladder.
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Looking for a little pre or post trip action? We've teamed up with Contiki to bring you the ultimate work and travel dream team. Check your online account to access your 10% off code to use before you head to camp.
Ask the experts
Our team have all worked the world, so are here for expert advice on where you can go, what you can do, and how you can earn money/enhance your career/have a blast (all of the above).
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