Last week, the Spirit Cultural Exchange office in Oak Park welcomed Clara, a BridgeUSA Architecture Trainee. After taking the El from Chicago - where her Host Company, STL Architects Inc,... read more →
Do you have questions about finding a J-1 teaching position? For the 2025-2026 school year, Spirit encourages interested Teacher Program applicants to identify their own position before applying to Spirit.... read more →
At Spirit, we believe in the power of international cultural exchange to foster mutual understanding, build global partnerships, and enhance professional development. One way that your organization can share this... read more →
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve. For companies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, hosting a J-1 STEM Intern through... read more →
Hiring a J-1 Front Desk Intern is more than just filling a role; it’s an opportunity to enrich your business with fresh perspectives, diverse talents, and an enhanced cultural experience.... read more →
As a participant in the BridgeUSA J-1 Teacher Program, one of your essential responsibilities is to complete the Annual Cross-Cultural Activity Report. This report is due every year as part... read more →
Spirit is proud to announce the winners of our 2024 Video Contest! This year we received some of our best entries ever. Our video entries all showcased participants' Host Employers,... read more →
With Labor Day Weekend coming up, one of the most popular social events you'll likely be invited to during your in the US is an American summer barbecue. It’s a... read more →
Spirit colleagues Gloria and Rachel traveled to Duluth and Grand Marais in July and visited twelve of Spirit’s partner Host Employers and got to meet about forty participants! It was... read more →
Traveling in a new country is exciting, and we want your experience in the United States to be memorable for all the right reasons. As you explore this diverse country,... read more →