Polaris programme

12–18 months

Business and Logistics Intern and Trainee

For final-year students and graduates with at least a year of experience: hands-on training with US employers, plus a self-placement option if you secure your own role.

Duration
12 - 18 Months
Programme cost
Program Fee $3,800 USD | Other Cost: Insurance Fee, SEVIS Fee and Visa Fee
Guidance
Before departure and while abroad

Overview

This program allows graduates with at least one year of experience or final-year university or college students to visit the United States, gain exposure to U.S. culture, and receive hands-on experience while learning the latest industry trends. The program also offers a self-placement option, where participants who secure their own jobs can receive assistance with placement.

Who can apply

Must have a Degree (With 1 year experience if you are a graduate or soon to be graduate) or Degree with five (5) years professional experience in the field.

To participate one must:

  • Be proficient in English to successfully interact in an English-speaking environment.

  • Be able to provide Degree and experience in the field

  • Must be 18-35 years

Checklist:

  • Passport

  • Birth Certificate

  • Resume

  • Job letter of years of experiences

  • Copy of Degree

  • Passport size picture

What you’ll be doing

This experience will allow you to learn the American culture, within your field and allow you to improve your skills by training with some of the experts in the field.

You are placed in a business, logistics or administrative role matched to your studies, working to a training plan agreed before you travel — so the placement counts as professional experience rather than simply a job.

What’s included

  • Guaranteed PlacementPosition secured before arriving so you know exactly where you are going and you begin earning right away.
  • Emergency Support 24/7 emergency support from our U.S. based support teams
  • Medical Insurance CoverageMedical insurance coverage for the duration of your program

How to apply

Every program has different requirements, but your Polaris journey follows a clear, guided path.

  1. Step1

    Start here

    Choose and assess

    Review the programs, submit your interest form and complete an initial eligibility assessment.

  2. Step2

    Build your file

    Apply and document

    Complete the current online application and upload the requested passport, school, work and reference documents.

  3. Step3

    Find your fit

    Interview and placement

    Prepare for required interviews. Eligible profiles move into sponsor and placement review.

  4. Step4

    Make it official

    Visa preparation

    Once the required sponsor documentation is issued, complete the current visa application and prepare for the embassy interview.

  5. Step5

    Ready to go

    Orient and depart

    Attend pre-departure orientation, confirm travel arrangements and keep all emergency contacts accessible.

Frequently asked

Questions

Contact us

Questions about this programme are answered by the team directly — ask us anything and we will come back to you.

Ready to apply?

Start your assessment and Polaris will confirm current availability, the requirements and the documents you need.

Eligibility, availability, fees and visa requirements can change. Polaris confirms current information during your assessment. Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant government authority.