Why Hire International Employees?

According to employers that have a diverse workforce, international employees bring many advantages to their companies. Their 'different' backgrounds add value to the organization. International employees bring different perspectives, enriching discussions and projects with unique insights.

Several companies in the Pittsburgh region have been successful in building a multicultural workforce.  Read their success stories and learn from their experiences.

A Different Point of View
International employees bring new and different perspectives that may represent competitive advantages in the market. Encouraging multicultural diversity will help an organization have a more comprehensive view in problem solving and project management.

Cultural Diversity
International employees contribute diverse cultures and the ability to speak different languages, characteristics that can be very beneficial to companies that are planning to globalize their business. Through their varied experiences they will add 'color' to the work environment, bringing as well the opportunity for colleagues to experience other places.

Responsible Risk Takers and Decision Makers
International employees are often risk takers; they have shown a high degree of determination just to come to the U.S. They have demonstrated the ability to successfully adopt a foreign language and culture, as well as take on new situations that call for independent thinking and initiative.

Dedication and Loyalty
International employees typically recognize that there are opportunities here that may not be available in their homeland.  As a result, they tend to remain committed to their organizations.  They also are more likely to flourish in a diverse multicultural environment.

Get information on how to hire international employees.

InterExchange 18 Month International Internship and Training Program

The InterExchange 18 Month International Internship and Training Program InterExchange, Inc. is a Cultural Exchange Non-Profit with 40 years of experience.   As a designated sponsor of the J-1 Visa through the US Department of State,  our Career Training USA Program allows international interns and trainees to come work in the US for Employers across the country.

The J-1 Visa allows interns (currently enrolled in university or graduated within the past year) to work for up to twelve months and Trainees (University Graduates with a minimum of one year of professional experience) to work for up to eighteen months.  This is a cost free program to employers who simply pay international interns and trainees what they would a local recruit. Participants pay a fee to come over but it is the goal of InterExchange to maintain low costs in our efforts to promote cultural exchange.  Participants can start at anytime of year and are recruited from over 70 countries.

InterExchange also provides J-1 Visa sponsorship for a company that has already found an intern or trainee to work for them from overseas at no additional cost to the employer. 

InterExchange representatives visited with Pittsburgh employers in late June.  During the visits it became apparent that Pittsburgh employers of all sizes could benefit from the international intern and training program.  Interns and trainees are available in many fields including:  Business, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Advertising, Engineering, Information Technology and Architecture.     

InterExchange is committed to collaborating with globally minded employers who could benefit from the intern and training program.  Our dedicated staff works to create tailor made training programs for every participating employer. For more information on how to globalize your workforce by hiring an intern or trainee for up to 18 months please contact our Pittsburgh Development Contact: Larry Rothchild, Business Development Director, InterExchange, Inc., (917)-305-5430, lrothchild@interexchange.org.

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