• Work and travel for up to 4 months in the USA between November and April on a J1 visa
  • Find your own winter job or let us find one for you
  • Must be a full-time student on your university break
  • Work in a ski resort, hotel or most other employers 
  • Experience another culture and see the real USA as a local
Work Experience USA Winter

Independent Option

The Independent Option gives you total freedom and flexibility in finding a job on your own anywhere in the USA.  How you find your job is up to you, but CCUSA is there to support you along the way.

The Independent Option Includes:

  • Access to Footprints, CCUSA’s online participant support site, where you will find tips on creating a Resume/CV which you can use to send to prospective employers, tips for where to look for a job and much more.
  • Assistance from CCUSA’s knowledgeable staff in your home country and in the US World Headquarters in California.

Job Hunt TIPS

CCUSA’s Footprints Support Site contains information that will help you secure a job in the USA before you leave home.  Using this site, you will learn how to:

  • Create your own profile, complete with Resume/CV and photos.
  • Seek advice on writing your Resume/ CV and interviewing tips
  • Read up on travel tips and location specific details.

Don't forget to check out the CCUSA Resort Guide when doing your job hunting.