While international students can receive paid training opportunities through our Professinal Training program, American host companies also benefit from this program as it enables them to easily access a skilled, enthusiastic group of international talent.

The host company offers the trainees the opportunity to learn about business in the United States through hands-on job experience as a trainee in their given professional field. Each host company outlines its expectations in a training plan that details the activities and skills that are to be gained.

Our host companies have included:

• Adobe Systems
• American Express Financial Advisers
• Japan Airlines
• Holiday Inn
• PriceWaterHouseCoopers

EDI's 2 Training Programs:

• J-Visa Assistance Have a trainee candidate and need visa assistance
• Open Position       Have a position, need a trainee and visa assistance

Program Length:

• From 2 to 18 months

Eligibility for Applicants:

• Be between 20 and 38 years of age
• Have completed at least two years of college and, preferably, have work experience in the field
• Have a clear purpose for the training program
• Have a clear understanding of the language used in the field

Eligibility for Host Companies:

• Can provide a training position and stipend for a trainee
• Have a supervisor for the trainee
• Have at least 3 employees per trainee (Desired, but not required)