Polaris pathways · United States
Compare work, training and cultural-exchange opportunities for students, graduates and professionals — with a Jamaican team guiding every next step.
Placement supportKnow where you are going before departure
Pre-departure orientationPractical guidance for a confident start
Visa process guidanceClear document and interview preparation
In-program supportHelp when you need it abroad
Find your fit
You do not need to know the programme name before you begin. Choose the description closest to your current stage, then compare the details below.
Studying now
Start with Summer Work and Travel or Summer Camp opportunities designed around student schedules and seasonal experience.
Compare student pathwaysBuilding your career
Explore intern, trainee, hospitality, business, logistics and agriculture routes for graduates and skilled applicants.
Compare career pathwaysCultural care
Consider the Au Pair pathway if childcare experience, cultural exchange and a longer stay match what you want next.
Explore cultural careOne world. Every way in.
Choose the experience that fits your current stage—student, graduate, skilled professional or cultural-care applicant.
6–12 months
Work with prominent US hotel and travel employers as a chef, server or front desk agent, gaining hands-on experience and current industry practice while you earn.
3 months
Spend up to three months of the US summer camp season working as a camp counselor alongside American staff, teaching campers and sharing your culture.
12–18 months
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.
4 months
Temporary work and travel in the United States, open to students enrolled full-time at a university or college outside the US.
1 year
Live with an American host family for a year as a dependable caregiver, providing up to 45 hours of childcare a week while sharing your culture and language.
12 months
The Agriculture Program offers up to 12 months of practical training related to your studies and career goals. Gain hands-on experience in U.S. agricultural practices, with placements ranging from crop farms to cattle operations, while experiencing American culture.
Program availability, fees and eligibility can change. Polaris confirms the current requirements during your assessment. Visa issuance is determined solely by the relevant government authority.
Not sure which route fits?
Tell Polaris where you are in your education or career. The team will help you identify the strongest pathway and the documents to prepare next.
