ABOUT BTC - BUSINESS TRAVEL CLUB

Our aim is to help young international individuals to gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in today's interdependent and culturally diverse world and offer them a wide variety of international educational and work programs. College years are a student's last chance to take advantage of what the world offers before you need to engage yourself in your career. That is why we aim to bring all that closer and make you aware of all that is out there just for you!!

In 1997 (as Council Exchange's representative) BTC started offering the Work and Travel USA Program which gives university students the unique opportunity to combine paid work with traveling in the US. Thanks to our success the Work and Travel has become our core product and we have managed to open up offices in Poland's major cities, which allows us to be closer to youth - our main client. We interview and recruit participants from Poland's finest schools and universities. With time we have expanded our services and now also provide work, training and study opportunities in other parts of the world (Europe, Canada, Australia etc.) 

Up to this moment we have offered our services to over 15.000 students and young people. 

We are one of the leading companies on the Polish market and we have a great reputation among our clientele and our partners.

We offer following programs and services:

WORK AND TRAVEL USA

SUMMER WORK EUROPE 

INTERNSHIP USA

PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING USA

H2B USA

WORK AND STUDY CANADA >>

STUDY AND WORK AUSTRALIA >>

TAX BACK SERVICES

WORK AND TRAVEL USA

Since 1969, Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has been designated by the U.S. State Department to administer a J-1 visa Work and Travel program. As the program sponsor, CIEE helps oversees students to prepare for this experience, obtain all necessary work documents (especially DS2019 form), and provide supervision and emergency backup service throughout the program.

CIEE's Work and Travel USA program is a unique and exciting way for international students to experience the American way of life, while earning money to cover living expenses. Students from various countries have the opportunity to work in the US during their summer vacation. Work is primarily offered in the tourism industry. This program allows eligible students to work in the USA for a maximum of 4 months (between May 25 and October 15) and to travel at the end of their working period for up to a maximum of 25-30 days. All Work and Travel USA participants must note that they can only work and travel within the program dates.

In relation to program regulations participants are allowed to work legally in the U.S. on the basis of the following documents:

	Employment Offer Agreement form (EOAF) – contract signed between Work and Travel participant and American employer. Employment dates are compatible with program regulations.
	DS 2019 form – document that permits participants to work legally in the U.S. Work and Travel USA participants may only work between the dates shown in box 3 on the DS2019. This document will be provided along with a J-1 visa. Working outside of dates printed in DS2019 form is ILLEGAL.
	J-1 visa – visa that enables Work and Travel participants to work and travel in the U.S. in relation to program regulations and DS2019 conditions.
	Social Security Number – number used by the government to track tax payments. This is a crucial form of identification. You are not allowed to work legally without this number, therefore upon arrival it is mandatory to find the closest Social Security Office in your city and start the procedure.

As the Participant of Work and Travel Program you are also obligated to register with SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) within 20 days of your arrival. This system has been set up by the government in an effort to keep track of all J-1 participants.

Important links related to the above information: www.ciee.org, www.ssa.gov, www.mysevis.com

This option is designed for those who:

would like to find employment at the specific time and in individually chosen location,

are able to arrange employer from own existing sources.

B – CIEE Road Show / CIEE Recruit / Virtual Interviews/ BTC Job Offer – see job descriptions

CIEE Road Show and CIEE Recruit

CIEE sponsors hiring events called Road Shows during which US employers travel directly to Poland to hire students. Road Shows occur at specific time (usually in January and March), therefore it is recommended to assign to program in advance and get acquainted with current offer.

Even if the employer does not travel to Poland, you can still get a job with a company through CIEE Recruit event. In this case, the company gives CIEE representatives permission to hire students in their absence.

According to former Work and Travel participants, CIEE Road Show and CIEE Recruit are treated as the most popular and safe way of communication with potential employers.

This option is designed for those who:

	would like to go through an individual face-to-face Interview with the employer and sign the contract during the Road Show,
	would like to have an opportunity to get acquainted with a wide range of -different employment offers,
	would like to work with international Work and Travel participants assigned by CIEE in other countries,
	would like to work in Amusement Parks,
	plan to start working not earlier than on June 15, 2010 and are willing to work for maximum 2,5 – 3 months,
	are looking for employer that will arrange employment along with accommodation,
	would like to work in a numerous group of friends (5-10+ participants).

BTC Job Offer - see job descriptions

Apart from comprehensive cooperation with CIEE in the field of seasonal employment, BTC collaborates with a significant number of well known chains of resorts, hotels, restaurants, pool companies in typical tourist cities with plenty of summer activities. Companies offer front and back of the house positions depending on candidate’s English performance, communicational skills and job experience.

Initial recruitment process begins in Poland while signing employment offer agreement form. BTC is responsible to hold all recruitment procedures on behalf of employers. Each participant is recommended for a specific job position, however final employment offer is made on the spot. Employment offer is contingent on a successful passing of employer’s recruitment process (interview, background check, sometimes even a drug test).

BTC Employer’s list will be available in February. Current information about the number of employers and working conditions will be updated on our website.

This option is designed for those who:

	are fluent in communication in English-speaking workplace,
	are flexible to start working in the first part of June (June 5-15),
	are not afraid to search accommodation individually,
	would not want to work in Amusement Parks.
	are flexible to stay on working for the whole 4 months (mandatory),

Virtual Hiring Events! – NEW!!!

You don’t need to waste your time and money for various trips to Warsaw anymore. You may also visit BTC office located in your nearest city. Our representatives will schedule a proper day and time for your Interview and this way you will get an opportunity to introduce yourself to your potential employer via live webcam. The Interview usually takes about 5-10 minutes. This is the fastest, the safest and the easiest way to hold your Interviews. To receive details please write an inquiry at info@stany.pl.

C - Casino Job Offer

BTC offers a wide range of job offers in leading casinos located in Atlantic City, NJ and Reno, NV. Casinos provide a significant number of positions in following departments: Food and Beverage, Casino Floor Operations, Front Desk, Promotions, Valet Parking, Housekeeping, etc. Some positions require a $60 or $350 license, which takes 10-14 days to process.

Initial recruitment process begins in Poland while signing employment offer agreement form. BTC is responsible for holding all processes connected with recruitment however final job offer is made on the spot depending on job availability, English performance, communicational skills and job experience. Employment offer is contingent on a successful passing of a short basic interview, background check and drug test (when student arrives in the US). If student fails the drug test employment will be impossible. The drug test defects usage up to 3 months.

Once you begin your employment procedures there will be a series of procedures to go through (paperwork, drug test, orientation, interviews etc.). The whole process may result in starting work around 2 weeks after reporting in the Human Resources office.  All students should be prepared financially for this waiting time.

This option is designed for those who:

	would like to work for famous chains of casinos,
	are not afraid of difficult and stressful situations (time consuming recruitment process upon arrival),
	are flexible to stay on working for the whole 4 months (minimum 3 months),
	are flexible to start working at the end of May or in the early June, (May 20 – June 10),
	are not afraid to search accommodation individually,
	are open for new challenges.

D - "NO JOB OFFER" – this option gives you a possibility to enter the US without initially signed employment agreement however it is still mandatory to register with SEVIS and update your job details within 20 days from arrival.

This option is designed for those who:

	are aware of SEVIS restrictions,
	would like to find employment at the specific time and in individually chosen location,
	are in constant contact with the employer willing to hire them without “time consuming paperwork”,
	are not afraid of difficult and stressful situations (sometimes employers not related to Work and Travel program are not interested to hire students without a Social Security Card, which may be issued even after three or four weeks).
	would like to make a decision on where to go upon arrival,
	are not afraid to search accommodation individually,

Prices include:

	Reservational,  administrative and organizational actions, which enable student to participate in the Work and Travel USA Program,
	DS2019 form essential to obtain a J-1 visa,
	Hiring Events (option B, C) such as: CIEE-Recruit, Job Fair, BTC Placement, Virtual Interviews,
	A 4 month insurance plan,
	Essential documents, information materials and CIEE Participant Packet,
	An organizational program training before departure to the US “Web-based CIEE Orientation Meeting”,
	A 24h CIEE assistance and support in case of emergencies in the US,
	Airplane ticket fee. ticket fee is dependant on the departure date to the US and the arrival city to the US and will fall in the following range: Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington DC (1490-1990PLN + taxes/airport fees); Miami (1690-2090PLN + taxes/airport fees); Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco (1990-2890PLN). The total ticket fee for flights on the same day and to the same destinations will be the same (will not be dependant on the carrier) and will be provided to the Client no later than April 30, 2010.

Prices do not include:

	The SEVIS fee (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) – an equivalence of 35 USD,
	The J-1 visa fee – an equivalence of 131 USD,
	Transportation to the work place,
	Your pocket-money of at least 475 USD to support yourself in the US until you get your first paycheck.

In the case where the Client does not commission BTC to purchase the airplane ticket, the second installment for WAT Program is as follows: 445 USD (Option A), 725 USD  (Option B and C), 585 USD (Option D). Other fees remain the same.

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