Career Preparation Activity

Experience an American Workplace

Practice English and work toward your career goals by spending time at a U.S. company. The Career Preparation Activity matches you with a host company.

Program Schedule:

Career Preparation Elective
4 weeks
To participate in the  Career Preparation Activity, you must first be accepted to and complete the Career Preparation Elective. The Career Preparation Elective will help you:

  • Learn to write a professional American-style resume and cover letter
  • Develop successful interview skills
  • Discover your strengths and weaknesses
  • Develop your knowledge of U.S. business culture

Learn More About Electives

Career Preparation Activity
8+ week experience in a U.S. company
After completing the Career Preparation Elective, you can continue your Practical English or Professional Skills studies and be placed in a U.S. company around your class schedule. Intrax can schedule your placement activity for 10-15 hours per week around your Intrax class hours.

How You Will Benefit: 

  • Practice your English with Americans in the workplace
  • Use your skills on projects important to the host company
  • Develop interview skills and build confidence

Requirements: 

  • F-1 visa
  • 12 week minimum enrollment
  • Intrax Level 6 English
  • Must be enrolled in the Standard Schedule during host company placement 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Career Preparation Activity is an unpaid host company placement that accompanies your academic program. You must be on an F-1 student visa. The U.S. Department of State requires that official “internships” occur on a J-1 visa, not within an English language program. For information on Intrax’s extensive full-time J-1 internship programs, visit our US Internships Page.

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“I did my activity at Giorgio Armani and I got so much experience. I learned about dealing with different types of people.” – Namwoo, Korea

Sample Schedule
Weeks 1-4
Monday - Thursday Friday
8:30-12:35

General English
Business English
TOEFL / Cambridge
Professional Certificates

Elective #2
(if on Super Schedule)
13:05-14:05 Career Preparation Elective*  
Sample Schedule
Weeks 5-12+
Monday -Thursday Friday
8:30-12:35

General English
Business English
TOEFL / Cambridge
Professional Certificates

Career Preparation Activity
13:00-17:00 Career Preparation Activity  

Intrax will run both morning and afternoon schedules during our peak seasons.

*The Career Preparation Elective may run Monday-Thursday afternoons or on Friday.

San Francisco

San Diego

Chicago

Ameriprise
BMW
Emporio Armani
Link TV

Clarus Real Estate 
Residence Inn Marriott
Vocabulary Fashion 
W Hotel 

City of Chicago
Marcus Evans
World Trade Council 
The Ritz Carlton