These educational exchange programs can help organizations staff up positions that are affected by skills gaps or a lack of local applicants that could fill these vacancies. For international students, this is a unique opportunity to experience work life in the USA and so many are very motivated in their work.
IWEG does not charge any of the employers to participate in the Work & Travel program. Some large-scale employers may insist on face-to-face interviews with applicants and so perform interviews overseas with IWEG's pre-screened students.
Because this is an educational exchange program, most employers find these program participants to be highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable, with the desire to learn about and experience life in the US.
Employees hired through this program must have sufficient English proficiency to perform their work tasks so employers get capable and multi-lingual employees, which may be a big benefit to their employers particularly in tourist areas.
Selected international employees are fully authorized to work in the US, receive social security numbers, pay income taxes, and are insured through their sponsor.
International employees offer diversity in the workplace, giving your company that global" feel no matter where your company is located.
When filling seasonal positions, international students can stay employed up to 4 months, much longer than US students whose vacation period is limited to 1 or 2 months only.
