Transform your future with a USA exchange program - Starting at just CAD $485!
INTERN OR TRAIN IN THE USA
Over 75 years of real impact, supporting 1.1 million people
CIEE is a leading provider of BridgeUSA programs (J-1 visa), including internships and career training opportunities that will quite literally take you places. Maybe you’re a student or recent graduate looking to launch your career, or a young professional chasing that competitive edge – we’ve got a program to deliver just that.
For the first time, we’re proud to make these opportunities accessible to Canadians — opening doors to professional experience in the United States through the world’s largest and most trusted J-1 Visa sponsor. By partnering with students, colleges and universities, and organizations across Canada, CIEE is building lasting bridges between Canada and the U.S.
Choose Your Program
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BridgeUSA J-1 Internship
For current Canadian college and university students, or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation, these programs provide work experience opportunities within across the U.S.A. A game-changer for your future.
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BridgeUSA J-1 Trainee
For Canadian graduates more than one-year post-graduation, this trainee program connects talent from across the globe, helps U.S. employers tap into skilled Canadian workers, and gives you a competitive edge for your future career.
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University Partnerships
For Canadian colleges and universities looking to expand opportunities for their students, we partner with institutions to create tailored exchange pathways, strengthen academic ties, and support future global leaders.
Connecting Global Leaders, Creating Lasting Impact
"CIEE is proud to be one of the largest sponsors of the BridgeUSA programs since their inception in 1969. As a key partner of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) within the U.S. Department of State, we help shape the next generation of global leaders through transformative cultural and professional exchanges. Over the past 56 years, CIEE has sent over 1.1 million participants to the U.S., and just last year alone, we supported more than 30,000 BridgeUSA participants from 141 countries across all 50 states. Through our longstanding partnership with ECA, we are proud to foster lasting impact by advancing public diplomacy, driving economic prosperity, and strengthening national security through the core values of democracy, collaboration, and cultural understanding."
-Martine Mangion
Senior Vice President, Exchanges
About CIEE
CIEE has spent 78 years helping students to explore the world through high-quality exchange programs that encourage curiosity, confidence, and awareness. We believe these qualities are just as important today – if not more so.
As the largest and oldest U.S. Department of State–designated sponsor of BridgeUSA J-1 Visa programs, CIEE provides Canadians with opportunities to gain professional experience in the United States while building the skills and perspectives needed to thrive in a globally connected world.
We give participants the tools to think globally, act thoughtfully, build meaningful connections that last a lifetime.
❝ If you’re ready for an adventure that will challenge, inspire, and energize you, I wholeheartedly recommend it. It’s an experience you’ll never forget! ❞
-Paul, Canada