Spirit is excited to offer culinary training opportunities on the beach in Marco Island, Florida! Angel from India has been training at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort for... read more →
This year is Spirit’s 20th anniversary as a designated BridgeUSA J-1 visa sponsor. To celebrate, Spirit will be sharing inspiring alumni stories submitted to our "Spirit Alumni: Where Are They... read more →
Spirit’s Culinary Interns take their careers to the next level by learning skills at luxury U.S. hotels and resorts while experiencing U.S. culture firsthand. Interns experience a whole range of kitchens and styles—from pastry to charcuterie, steaks, and sushi. Considering a culinary internship... read more →
While COVID-19 may have affected many things this year, our participants training in the USA have learned how to make the most of their J-1 Internship Program. We recently reached... read more →
Presenting BridgeUSA: Connecting Global Leaders, Creating Lasting Impact From global exposure and mastering a new language, to building self-confidence and preparing for university life, the benefits of exchange programs are... read more →
June 13, 2022 International Travel to the United States Please see an important update from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for all International Air Travelers Destined for the United... read more →
The Spirit Intern Team enjoyed meeting a few of our Architecture Trainees last night at Chicago’s Christkindlmarket. The Christkindlmarket is a cherished Chicago tradition for the past 20+ years, and... read more →
Why did your organization decide to host international interns?This was a top-down program, with the vision from the regional CEO (Patrick Bass), support by regional HR (Matt), recruiting by the... read more →
How has your experience been as a teacher in the U.S. so far? Being a teacher here is totally different from the Philippines. You need to learn their culture, the... read more →
Kailei had a great time visiting with hospitality trainees Yusuke and Yoshi, and she enjoyed hearing about their experience in the U.S. so far. It was a great opportunity to see... read more →