Kaplan International Colleges Work and Travel
World Leaders in International Education
Kaplan International Colleges Work and Travel is a designated DS-2019 exchange visitor program responsible for sponsoring J-1 summer Work & Travel visas for students to visit the USA and work for a host US employer up to a maximum 4 month period (with an additional 30 day stay for leisure). We are a comprehensive J-1 
Work & Travel program, providing job placements, travel insurance, arrival orientation, social activities, assistance with social security card applications, 24 hours emergency support, on-site local coordinator / group leader, and accommodation arrangements (upon request) to our participants and host US employers. Kaplan International Colleges Work & Travel has staff and job placements all across the USA, including regional offices based in Los Angeles and New York City, as well as our administrative team in San Diego.
Program Requirements
- Applicants must be current full-time students pursuing a degree program at an accredited university.
- Applicant is only permitted to seek to participate on the J1 program during their university summer break (a maximum 4 month period).
- Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years the ages at the time they apply for their visa.
- Applicants must have adequate English skills to communicate and function day to day in a US work place.
- Applicants must be in good physical and mental health, and display a high level of maturity, and be capable of living and working independently.
- Applicants must have access to adequate funds of no less than $1000 to cover the cost of their first month of living expenses in the US.
Required Documents
| Verification of University Status – a signed and stamped University Letter | CELT Test Answer Sheet |
| Enrolment Form with Photo | Copy of Passport |
| Program Terms and Conditions | Job Agreement |
| Proof of Funds | Housing Agreement (if housing is included) |
| Interview Report Form | Application and Enrollment Checklist |
All Documents have to be completed with full and accurate information including all required names, signatures, and dates on original documentation.
USA Placements
Host US Employers
- Amusement Parks
- Water Parks
- Fast Food Chains
- Hotel and Resorts
- Winter Ski Resorts
Types of Job Placements
- Ride Operators
- Game Attendants
- Lifeguards
- Cashiers
- Fast Food Cooks
- Housekeepers
- Event Staff and Theater Attendants
- Merchandise
Program Locations
- Los Angeles (CA)
- San Francisco (CA)
- San Diego (CA)
- New York City (NY)
- Las Vegas (NV)
- Philadelphia (PA)
- Dallas (TX)
- Denver (CO)
- Ocean City (MD)
- Virginia Beach (VA)
- Naples (FL)
- Orlando (FL)
- Wisconsin Dells (WI)
Contact Details
If you are an prospective student, agent, or host US employer, please feel free to contact our Kaplan International Colleges Work and Travel Office at:
Email: workandtravel.us@kaplan.com
Phone: 1 (619) 785-5810
Address: 1761 Hotel Circle South, Suite 112, San Diego, CA 92108
Our J1 Work and Travel staff are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm (USA Pacific time)
Student name: Aigerim Zhengiskyzy
Country: Kazakhstan
Kaplan International Colleges is the best of all the companies which provide work and travel because they find the best places to work.
Coordinator name: Amy Hicks-Bevly
Country: USA
Students that come to America through Kaplan International Colleges should expect to have a great experience. There is much to do and learn. Students can feel comfort in knowing that their local coordinator will be there to help make them feel as comfortable as possible away from their home country.
Name and position: Joe Selph, Manager of Staffing and Training at Universal Studios in Hollywood
Country: USA
Kaplan International Colleges students are always a pleasure to work with. They are responsible, hard working, and have great English skills.