1. J1 Hospitality Internship / Trainee Program

2. Overview The Hospitality Internship Program was designed to: Provide young professionals the opportunity to gain practical work experience in an international environment, whilst working in a world-class hotel or resort in the USA. Internships are paid Placements are in 4* or 5* establishments Placements can either be rotational or within a specific department, depending on your needs. OVC will match your hospitality, culinary or tourism management background with one of the 4* or 5* properties in our portfolio of host companies.

3. Eligibility Must be full-time Hospitality/Culinary/Tourism student or within 12 months of graduation OR Have at least 5 year’s relevant work experience outside of the United States Proficient in English 21 – 36 years old Must have $1500 maintenance funds available Prior employment experience is an advantage if you are a student

4. Types of Positions Available Culinary Front Desk F&BRotational House- keeping

5. Program Benefits Spend 3 - 12 months in the USA OVC will match you to your specific training needs (tell us what position you would like) New positions are available each week Earn between $8-$13 p/h, work 32-40 hours p/w Departures all year round Gain international experience for your CV and learn from the best in the industry OVC will set up all interviews & coordinate all travel arrangements

6. Positions currently available Chatham Bars Inn - Massachusetts Start: 22 March (9 months) $10 p/h Gain Experience in banquets, casual restaurant and fine dining Chatham Bars Inn - Massachusetts Start: 22 March (9 months) $10 p/h Gain Experience in banquets, casual restaurant and fine dining

7. Positions currently available Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, Florida Start: 16 June 2012 (12 months) Position: Culinary $9.50 p/h Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, Florida Start: 16 June 2012 (12 months) Position: Culinary $9.50 p/h

8. Positions currently available Hermitage Hotel Nashville Tennessee Start: 1 April 2012 (12 months) Position: Housekeeping Gain experience in laundry, lobby, housekeeping and as an inspector Hermitage Hotel Nashville Tennessee Start: 1 April 2012 (12 months) Position: Housekeeping Gain experience in laundry, lobby, housekeeping and as an inspector

9. Other hotel groups we recruit for:

10. Cost Admin fee: R2,500 Program fee: The most popular option is the 12 month program which is $2400 (approx. R18,000) Sevis: $180 (approx. R1,400) Visa fees:$140 (approx. R1,100) Travel Insurance:Included in program fee Airfare:Approx. R9,000 - R13 000 Spending Money:R5,000 (Recommended) TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM WORKS OUT TO APPROX. R35,000 EXCL. SPENDING MONEY

11. Program fee includes Setting up of interviews Applicant placement at carefully screened host company J1 visa sponsorship and issuing of DS 2019 forms Orientation Health & travel insurance 24 hour support while in the USA

12. How to apply Contact nearest OVC office They will send you a RESUME TEMPLATE to complete and a T&C to sign Pay your R2,500 deposit (which is fully refundable if OVC are unable to secure an interview within 2 months) Send OVC your passport + proof of qualification / current enrolment As soon as OVC has a possible interview we will call you with the details Placements can take 2-6 months (average being 2 months)