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Fourth quarter 2008 |
“WISE® Support- it makes the
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Below
are a few quotes from program evaluations: “I have learned a lot in the Rooms division area. I plan to go back to my country and work in a five star hotel and become a manager. Hospitality is my passion, and I plan to implement all of what I’ve learned…” -Training
participant, “I will definitely use all of the management skills I
have learned in my training program to achieve my goals.” -Training
participant, “The program has given our managers the opportunity to
train and develop [trainees] and provided the hotel with a committed
[trainee] who is willing to learn and develop in the industry.” -Host site manager, “We
have found that [trainees] that come to us are very enthusiastic about the
opportunity to [train] in their field of study. This energy spreads through
the staff…The majority of [participants] coming through this program are very
well trained, and are capable of taking on additional responsibilities adding
to their management training.” - Host
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Happy Holidays
2008
This has been an interesting year for WISE®. As the world faces new economic challenges, we have seen business drop in some areas and grow in others. The level of interest remains constant amongst students and candidates who are interested in coming to the United States, however, and we still see a steady amount of qualified and eager individuals who are looking forward to Internship and Training positions in the U.S. Let us know how you are faring in the current economy. Send
your stories to Peter at peter@wisefoundation.com In this edition: WISE® Tip: Travel
Authorization Notes on New Training and Internship Application Form Holiday season offers opportunity to share
diversity of U.S. culture
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Notes on the New Training and Internship Application Form |
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1. The new application is for both Internship and Training The Internship and Training
application forms are now combined into one document.
The new application is combined for
Internship or Training Just
be sure to check the website and the application Instructions to determine
which visa category is most appropriate, and then check the corresponding box
at the top of the application. 2. The application is now Form- Fillable The
Internship and Training application forms are now form- fillable. Applicants
may type directly into the application.
Except for signatures, and the Medical
Statement, all fields are form-fillable However,
actual signatures are still required on the application, and signature fields
have been disables from the form-fillable function. Once an applicant types
the application, they should print and sign it in the corresponding fields,
and send it to WISE® by fax, scan & email, or mail, according to the
instructions. Please also note that
the form-fillable function has been disabled on the Medical Statement page.
The Medical Statement must be printed and completed by a medical
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3. Optional Automobile Operator Insurance coverage ACE
insurance is now offering an optional extension of their normal medical coverage
for participants who choose to legally operate automobiles.
Applicants must accept or decline the
auto operator insurance by checking a box on page 5 The
additional coverage is simply an extension of the regular coverage (which
normally does not cover participants who are driving,) is optional and costs
an additional $5 per month. It does
not extend coverage for participants who are in operation of recreational
vehicles such as scooters, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and so on, and does not
replace liability or auto insurance required by all states for all drivers. All applicants must check the box on page
5 of the application to accept or decline this additional coverage. Additional
information about the medical coverage in this policy can be found in the
insurance brochure, available from our website here: Insurance page |
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4. New essay questions We have revised the essay
questions on page 3 to elicit more detail about a candidate’s background and
professional goals for the program. …And other
minor changes There are many other minor
updates and enhancements. Please let us know your thoughts! |
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The Foundation for Worldwide
International Student Exchange (WISE®) is a non-profit organization providing international
exchange opportunities to students, youth and adults. For
more information about the WISE® Internship and Training program or other
programs, contact WISE® at: WISE® Foundation 770-579-0257 Fax 770-579-0219 E-mail We’re on the Web! |
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The holiday season is a unique
time of year, when religious and familial traditions intertwine and present a
diverse representation of U.S. culture. Those of us who grew up in the U.S.
are familiar with exchanges where we meet someone new and ask: “What does
your family do for the holidays?” Only to expect an unexpected answer.
Whether someone celebrates Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or takes a
non-religious tradition, every individual and family seems to follow their
own rituals this time of year. Some participate in a gift exchange, attend a
religious service, or simply have a meal with the family. Others may
volunteer at a charitable organization, plan a cocktail party, or go to a
movie. Regardless of the tradition, the conversation about the holidays opens
a window into U.S. culture by exposing its diversity and goodwill. Here are a few popular
traditions that many Americans practice during the holiday season: Christmas (source: Wikipedia) Volunteering (source: Ehow) Family Dinners Note: Remember that during the holidays, many offices, including U.S.
government offices are closed for extended periods. Applicants to the program
who are awaiting visa interviews should check the U.S. embassy in their
country for the holiday closing schedule. |
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