BUNAC- Work Britain
Company Name:
Gap Program Name:
BUNAC-Work Britain
Country:
United Kingdom
Continent:
Europe
Program Description (short):
Program allows eligible students and recent grads the opportunity to work in Britain for 6 months.
Program Description (long):
The Student Exchange Employment Program Blue Card provided to Work in Britain participants acts as an entry visa and allows US university students and recent graduates to work in Britain for up to six months. The program is approved by the British Government and is a reciprocal work/travel exchange program. The Blue Card is available to eligible US citizens or permanent residents, aged 18 and upwards. Many Work in Britain participants work in the business sector, in career or course-related positons, as interns or in clerical and secretarial positions. About 25% of participants worked in career or course-related positions in 2007. Other participants take service industry jobs in restaurants, hotels, pubs and shops. This sort of work is generally plentiful and is especially popular outside the London area.
Duration (weeks):
24 weeks
Min Cost:
$290
Max Cost:
$290
Program Type:
Work
Room & Board:
No
Paid Work:
Yes
Highlights of the programs:
A wonderful chance to experience British life and culture firsthand.
College Credit:
No
Financial Aid:
No
program-comments:
Cost is for registration fee- see Bunac website for further details.