About Polaris
Guiding Jamaicans
abroad since 2016.
A licensed Jamaican agency built by someone who travelled these programs first and wanted them run better.
Polaris opens in Mandeville, founded by Steven Bramwell, a former J-1 Summer Work and Travel participant.
Registered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Employment Unit of Jamaica.
Summer Work and Travel, Camp, Intern and Trainee and Au Pair placements, supported from first enquiry to departure.
Our story
How we started.
Polaris has been operating since 2016. We are registered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Employment Unit of Jamaica to operate programs that provide Jamaicans with opportunities to travel to the United States for work and cultural exchange.
Polaris was founded from a deep appreciation for cultural exchange programs. The owner Steven Bramwell participated in the J-1 Summer Work and Travel Program through different agencies during his college years. These experiences inspired him to create an agency of his own.
Today, Polaris is committed to creating meaningful cultural exchange opportunities for students and young adults. Our goal is to operate differently by:
- Providing excellent customer service.
- Supporting participants throughout their journey.
- Creating valuable work and cultural exchange opportunities.
- Giving back to participants and the wider community.
- Helping students and young adults gain international experience and develop personally and professionally.
At Polaris, we believe that cultural exchange is more than travel. It is an opportunity to learn, grow, build relationships, and experience life in a new environment.
Meet the team
The people behind your placement.
From your first enquiry to the day you fly, the same team in Mandeville handles your application.
Ready to start?
Let’s find the programme that fits you.
Tell the team where you are in your education or career and they’ll point you to the right pathway.