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Q: Is the Career Training USA Program right for me?

A: Career Trainees can only be sponsored in the following categories: Management, Business, Commerce or Finance. Your education and work experience should support the training program being offered as well as your long-term career goals. (Please also see eligibility requirements for the Career Training program.)

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Q: What is the difference between a training program and a long-term job?

A: A training program will clearly involve learning and training of a formal nature. This must be on going and closely supervised as well as demonstrating the achievement of specific goals that will be evaluated periodically. This program is NOT a work program. The employer offering you a training program has to clearly define the methods of training.

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Q: What is the length of the training program?

A: The Chilli Adventures Career Training program is for a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 18 months.  All of this time must be fully justified as necessary to achieving the goals set out in your employer's proposed training program.

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Q: What can i do to get the ball rolling?

A: When applying for the independent self-placement option, you should forward Chilli Adventures the name, address and all contact information for your employer along with your application. Our US office will then contact your employer to asses suitability, confirm participation, and forward the necessary employer application forms for and training program guidelines.

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Q: How long will the acceptance process take?

A: For the Independent option, a minimum of 8 weeks should be allowed from the time a COMPLETED application is submitted to the proposed start date of the training program. A complete application consists of the following:

Trainee documents:

• Trainee application
• Training program agreement (signed)
• 2 references - cannot be from the employer offering the training program

Employer documents:

• Employer application
• Training program
• Signed Letter of Agreement from host organization (employer)
• Employment Agreement signed by employer and trainee
• Payment of program fees by both host organization (employer) and trainee

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Q: When are my fees due and are there any additional Fees?

A: A program deposit of R2000 is due at the time you submit your application. Upon acceptance to the program, the remainder of your program fees is due along with your insurance payment (mandatory). In addition, there is a $100 SEVIS fee (exchange visitor tracking system) and the US Embassy will charge a fee of $100 to process your visa. All travel costs are the responsibility of the trainee.

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Q: Can I work in another capacity than my training program while I am on the J-1 trainee visa?

A: No, you can only work in the capacity of your approved training program.

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Q: I am a currently on the Camp Counselor / Work Experience program and want to participate in the PTUSA program. Can I stay in the US and transfer to the trainee program?

A: No, ALL participants must return to their home country first. You will then be able to apply for the Career Training program and return to your camp or employer.

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Q: Can a trainee return for another 12 months?

A: No, the trainee program is a ONE time ONLY program. The Career Training trainee program can also not be extended.

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Q: I don't have an employer to offer me a training program, what does Chilli Adventures suggest I do?

A: There are several resources you can check out to find a traineeship in the USA. Some of them are:

Web Resources

www.internshipprograms.com

www.internships.com

www.monstertrak.com

www.internweb.com

www.internjobs.com

www.rsinternships.com

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Books:

Peterson's Internships

The Best 106 Internships by Mark Oldham

The WetFeet Insider Guide to Getting Your Ideal Internship

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