How to Lead in a Global Economy Why You Can’t Afford NOT to Hire International Interns

1. How to Lead in a Global Economy Why You Can’t Afford NOT to Hire International Interns InterExchange, Inc. Career Training USA Presented by: Larry Rothchild Bregtje Slofstra

2. What is an Intern? • What do you think when you hear the word “intern”? • What type of person do you picture? • What types of tasks do you envision an intern completing? • When and for how long does an intern work?

3. What about an “international” intern?Do you think the same things?

4. What IS an “international” intern? • Current university students, recent graduates, and young professionals from outside the U.S. who intern or train with U.S. businesses • International interns come to the U.S. on a J-1 Visa, which InterExchange Career Training USA is a State Department-designated sponsor

5. Visas? International staff? Thinking you can’t hire international interns? Don’t see the benefit?Think again!

6. Myth #1: We Can’t Afford It. • No recruiting, screening, application, or sponsorship fees for employers • Save on benefits and payroll taxes • Various compensation options: Salary, stipend, housing/transportation allowance, unpaid

7. Myth #2: Interns Don’t Add Much to the Team • Interns may not perform more than 20% basic/clerical tasks • Education and/or work experience related to the field of training • Extremely eager and highly motivated

8. Myth #3: We Can Just Stick with American Interns • International interns can begin working any day of the year • Interns can stay up to 12 months and trainees can stay up to 18 months • Staff at overseas branches can train in U.S. branches • Groom international students for employment in overseas branches • Improve communication with international clients

9. Myth #4: It’s Complicated to Bring Them to the U.S. • Sponsorship for pre-selected candidates—we will handle all of the paperwork • Thorough recruitment and screening for prospective placement candidates • 24-hour support for participants and employers throughout the entire program

10. Myth #5: There’s Going to Be a Language Barrier • All candidates are interviewed either by you (self-arranged) or by our placement team • Most candidates are bilingual and many are multilingual • Familiar with terminology in field due to current or past education/work experience • Perfect opportunity for current staff to develop cross-cultural communication skills

11. Myth #6: We’ll Be Taking Jobs Away from Americans • Temporary, non-immigrant visa • Intended for training and cultural exchange—cannot be used for regular work purposes and participants are required to return home

12. Can I Use Career Training USA? • Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) • Employer Identification Number (FEIN) • Dun & Bradstreet number • Active workers’ compensation policy • Evaluations • Site-visit • Not a home-based business • Offer a program in a sponsored field • Supervisor required onsite for intern/trainee

13. What Fields Can InterExchange Sponsor? • Business: Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management, Human Resources, etc. • Hospitality: Management, Food & Beverage, Culinary, etc. • Media & Communication: IT, Graphic Design & Communications, Journalism, Publishing, etc. • Law & Public Administration: Law, Urban Affairs, Public Policy, Non-Profit, etc. • Math/Science/Industrial Occupations: Engineering, Architecture, Applied Sciences, etc.

14. What’s the Difference Between an Intern and a Trainee? • Intern: • Currently enrolled in a degree- or professional certificate-granting post-secondary institution outside the U.S. OR • Have graduated from such an institution within 12 months of program start date • Trainee: • A degree or certificate from a post-secondary institution outside the U.S. and at least one year of related professional experience acquired outside the U.S. • Five years of related professional experience from outside the U.S.

15. Are There Any Additional Requirements? • 18-38 years of age • Accident & sickness insurance • May not pursue 2nd jobs in the U.S. • Must have sufficient funds for entire program • May not perform manual/unskilled labor—no more than 20% basic/clerical work • Must work full-time (min. 32 hrs/week)

16. How Long Does the Process Take? • J-1 Visa Sponsorship: • Application review – 1-2 weeks • Embassy Interview/Departure – Up to one month • Internship Placement: • Internship Approval Process – 1-3 weeks • Placement Process* – 1-3 months • Embassy Interview/Departure – Up to one month • *Includes recruiting, pre-screening, application review, & employer interviews

17. What Do I Do Before My International Intern Arrives? • Make final arrangements with intern/trainee • Recommend housing and transportation options to intern/trainee • Prepare current staff – cultural sensitivity/awareness • Consider your expectations • Develop orientation/training plan to welcome intern/trainee to your company

18. What Happens Once the Program Begins? • 24-hour support from InterExchange • Ongoing support and supervision of intern • Interim and final evaluations • Program extensions • Recruitment of future interns

19. An Intern’s Experience

20. Questions?

21. Thank you! InterExchange Career Training USA