Spirit Alumni: Where Are They Now? Meet Ina G. – Restaurant Owner in the Philippines
This year is Spirit’s 20th anniversary as a designated BridgeUSA J-1 visa sponsor. To celebrate, Spirit will be sharing inspiring alumni stories submitted to our
Intern or Train in the US
Inside a Culinary Internship in the USA
Spirit’s Culinary Interns take their careers to the next level by learning skills at luxury U.S. hotels and resorts while experiencing U.S. culture firsthand. Interns experience a whole range of kitchens and styles—from pastry to charcuterie, steaks,
Training in the USA During COVID: Participant Profile
While COVID-19 may have affected many things this year, our participants training in the USA have learned how to make the most of their J-1
BridgeUSA: A New Brand Identity for the Exchange Visitor Program
Presenting BridgeUSA: Connecting Global Leaders, Creating Lasting Impact From global exposure and mastering a new language, to building self-confidence and preparing for university life, the
Updates on Covid-19 and J-1 Exchanges
June 13, 2022 International Travel to the United States Please see an important update from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for all International Air
Exploring the Chicago Christkindlmarket
The Spirit Intern Team enjoyed meeting a few of our Architecture Trainees last night at Chicago’s Christkindlmarket. The Christkindlmarket is a cherished Chicago tradition for
Thyssenkrupp: Cultural Exchange at an Engineering Company
Why did your organization decide to host international interns? This was a top-down program, with the vision from the regional CEO (Patrick Bass), support by
Mitchel’s Experience as a J-1 Teacher
How has your experience been as a teacher in the U.S. so far? Being a teacher here is totally different from the Philippines. You need
Spirit Trainees Attend Royal Hawaiian Luau
Kailei had a great time visiting with hospitality trainees Yusuke and Yoshi, and she enjoyed hearing about their experience in the U.S. so far. It was