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Many of you have asked for more information about the J1 US Camp Counselor Program and why International students should consider that program- so we would offer you 5 Reasons to Consider the J1 US Camp Counselor Program.

1. Great Jobs for Security
   The J1 US Camp Counselor program is a great program for participants because camp offer great jobs for security. In an environment where the US economy is depressed, camps must maintain minimum staffing levels and are less likely to over staff their camps.Front line staffing positions at many US companies are being rolled back and there are far more Americans in the market (an increase from 6 to 8% in the last 3 months), this increase in available workers means that locating and keeping front-line positions is going to be more difficult. A recent notice from the US Department of State is asking sponsor agencies to ensure that international agents and participants are prepared for this increasingly competitive environment.

2. Income, pay is very stable
   The J1 US Camp Counselor program is a great program for students in through economic times because the income, pay is stable. Camp jobs almost always come with a set salary for the contract period which ensures that your participants can figure out what they will actually earn with no concerns for hours, overtime, or layoff.The one downside to most camp counselor programs is that there is generally not a lot of time for a second job. Most camp positions require longer hours during the contract days so finding times to take a second position is often not possible.
   

3. No need to get housing, apartments for rent
   With the J1 US Camp Counselor program you will typically live/work on the camp site itself so you will not have to find/maintain a housing, apartment for rent. This saves you time and money when you are arranging your travel and reduces costs.
   
4. Free Food, Meals
   With the J1 US Camp Counselor program your will typically receive free food, meals, etc. This saves you significant time and money!
   
5. Not Just About Students
   With the J1 US Camp Counselor program no just about students; the program is open to a wide array of participants without the requirement that they be students in a post-secondary program – this opens up the opportunity for you to expand your marketing efforts. Of course you can still be a student on the program.

– Todd Reade – www.toddreade.com | www.immdatsys.com

Please ensure that all your participants have been given the following letter from the US Department of State.

US Department of State Notification

Please ensure that all your participants have been given the following letter from the US Department of State. It overviews and underlines the economic situation in the US and reminds them that they may have a harder time locating jobs if they are travelling to the US on independent placement.

Please ensure that you have read the attached and provide a copy to every participant – if possible before they go for their embassy interview www.toddreade.com/DOS-Notification.pdf

– Todd Reade | www.toddreade.com | www.immdatsys.com

Life Adventures partners with Jamaican Central Labour Organization (JCLO)
Life Adventures is happy to announce a new cooperating agreement with the Jamaican Central Labour Organization (JCLO) and the Ministry of Labour in Jamaica.

Over the past 65 years, JCLO in conjunction with the Ministry of Labour has annually recruited thousands of Jamaicans who have worked in a variety of occupations in the U.S.

Additionally, the JCLO provides an important and useful liaison support for the Jamaican staff while they are engaged in the USA. This cooperation offers US camp directors a great opportunity to review, screen and hire wonderful

Jamaican students for camp counselor and camp support roles.

Many of the students interested in working as counselors attend the G.C. Foster College. The college, the only one of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean, offers its graduates diplomas in teacher education, a certificate in coaching or a bachelor’s degree in physical education.

Furthermore, apart from the regular sports classes, students also major in sports medicine and nutrition, physiology, anatomy and kinesiology.

These programs are accredited by the University of the West Indies and the University Council of Jamaica.

For more information contact Todd Reade (www.immdatsys.com | www.toddreade.com)