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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Slay your summer! 500+ J1 jobs hiring now. Book USIT Job to interview
Why do it with USIT
Peace of mind jobs
Work abroad minus the job hustle. Secure your J1 summer job, camp placement and working holiday job with us before you go.
All the admin
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.
No drama deposits
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
Over 1 million happy travellers
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.
USA this way
Get ahead with Grad USA
Graduated or due to graduate 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. It's the chance to put all your academic achievements into practice, learn from leaders in your field, and live in the USA for a year. But the window to apply is small - you must enter the USA within 12 months of your grad cert date.
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Get hired now for J1 '25!
From servers to ice-cream scoopers, we have 500+ J1 jobs hiring now on our Job Hub - with more positions dropping every week. Video interviews are happening throughout Jan in all the J1 hotspots including Chicago, New York, Boston, Cape Cod and more. Plus, virtual hiring days on the 16, 27, 28, 29 Jan + 14 Feb. But remember, you must book by 31 Jan for May travel and 15 Feb for June travel, so no dilly dallying!
Floaties optional
2025 Canada visa pools are open
The IEC visa pools to apply for Canada working holiday visas opened on the 16 December '24. By entering the pool now, your name will be exposed to the maximum number of draws – increasing your chances of getting an 'Invitation to apply' (ITA) for your visa. Plus, we're already hiring for summer '25 resort jobs - with more jobs dropping in January.
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News that will send you packing
New program alert!
News: Intro-ing J1 Career
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
Camp jobs hiring now
Book: Camp USA 2025
New for 2025, we've increased our first-timer camp salary to USD $2,250 for the summer! Plus, with meals and accommodation included at camp - it's the ultimate way to fund your summer in America. We'll wait for your call...
New for 2025, we've increased our first-timer camp salary to USD $2,250 for the summer! Plus, with meals and accommodation included at camp - it's the ultimate way to fund your summer in America. We'll wait for your call... FIND OUT MORE
Keep it in the family
€400 loyalty off Grad USA for J1 and Camp USA alumni
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
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May-Sep
USD $16.50/hour + tips
Employee assistance program + tips in some roles
Have a ball working in this Chicago stadium! Roles include cashiers, retail, bussers + more. Plus, group interviews available at our Dublin job event.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Flexible payments and conditions
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 | 20 Feb @ 17:30 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.
22 Jan @ 18:15 GMT | Gresham Hotel Dublin
We're stoked to announce that Sophie Colgan - graduate visa alumni and host of Navigating New York - will be speaking at our in-person Dublin event! Don’t miss this opportunity to get firsthand advice on making it in America. Get your free ticket now.
28 Jan Dublin | 01 Feb London
Meet Camp Directors, connect with others heading to camp, and (fingers crossed) get hired on the day! To register, apply for camp and add the city you’d like to attend. Don't worry if you can't make it IRL - the fastest way to get hired is in our hiring pool.
21 + 22 Jan | Gresham Hotel Dublin
Get hired IRL! Over 2 days we'll be interviewing for 120 jobs working at a world-famous stadium in Chicago. To secure an interview, sign up to USIT Job and apply for a slot on our Job Hub. Once they're gone, they're gone!
Video interviews happening now
Get summer sorted! Video interviews for J1 hotspots including J1 jobs in Chicago, San Diego, Cape Cod, NYC, Myrtle Beach, Boston + more are happening now via our Job Hub - with more jobs dropping every week. Book USIT Job to secure an interview.
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Unlock 10% off Contiki when you book with BUNAC
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.
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