University Students/ Graduate Working Holidays

  China

• Shanghai: 
Shanghai

  United States

• Other Cities in United States: 
Florida City,  Utah,  Nevada

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Programmes start throughout the year

Description: The available programs are:

* Paid Teaching English China (Shanghai)
* Work & Travel USA (Colorado, Utah, Florida, Tennessee, Nevada)

Highlights: Gaining work experience abroad is a real asset to your CV and can open up better career opportunities for you. Taking part in one of Twins' Graduate Work programs is a great way to learn about a new culture and experience a different work ethic first hand.

At Twin we offer both paid and unpaid work programs in various locations around the world. Overseas experience is impressive to employers as they are aware that well travelled individuals tend to be independent, mature and adaptable, all useful qualities in the work place.

Qualifications: Eligibility and skills required for the Paid Teaching English China program:
* Have a TEFL or EFL certificate or two years teaching experience or a PGSE
* Have a university degree
* Are independent and flexible, creative and able to use your own initiative
* Have a high level of spoken and written English
* Are open to and respectful of Chinese culture
* Have a willingness and ablilty to live and work in a different culture

Eligibility and skills required for the Work & Travel USA program:
* Age range: 18 to 28 Years old
* Work placement duration: from 2 to 4 months with an optional extra month for travel
* Minimum English level: Pre-Intermediate or above (Level 3+)
* Be a full-time university student
* Must be in between years at your university or have an unconditional offer for your undergraduate or Masters degree.
* Wages: Between USD 5.85 - 10.00 per hour (Depending on the state or company of placement)

Cost in US$: starting at USD 750

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

WAVA's Mission Statement: "WAVA" means Work & Volunteer Abroad. Our origins lie in a department created in 2006 at Twin Group, a prestigious provider of educational, training and employment opportunities for individuals from around the world. Established in January 2010, we are a fresh, independent company, using the trading name WAVA and a brand new logo, inspired by the values of travel: opportunity, adventure, emotion, sharing, learning and seeing. But we're not just about seeing. We're also about doing. We specialise in offering life-changing opportunities to travellers for whom seeing is not enough. We offer three broad types of travelling experiences: Volunteering on projects in developing countries Internships in professional environments around the world Seasonal paid working holidays in developed economies We make these experiences possible through solid partnerships with highly reputable local providers.

Year Founded: 2010