Visitor Exchange
BABCGP’s Visitor Exchange Program
What is the Purpose of the Program?
To enable BABC Member companies to bring qualified trainees into the US for up to 18 months of training, and thereby promote US/UK business relations and commercial ties.
How Does a Company Qualify for the Program?
- By being a member of the BABC, in good standing, at the time of application and for the duration of the trainee’s stay in the US.
- By providing a program for the trainee that will enhance his/her career upon return to the UK.
How Does a Trainee Qualify for the Program?
Non-British trainees must either be a resident of the UK or already be employed by the applicant company. Trainees must have achieved, by academic study and/or work experience, a minimum competency requirement in the relevant field.
What Fields Can Be Covered by the Program?
The program covers a wide range of fields, including:
- Management, Business, Commerce and Finance
- The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics and the Industrial Occupations
- Information Media & Communications; and
- The Law.
What are the Responsibilities of Participating Companies?
To comply with the terms of the program, participating companies must:
- Demonstrate their financial ability to pay the trainee an adequate salary, and ensure that trainees have appropriate sickness and accident insurance coverage. (The BABC program offers a group policy which complies with these requirements).
- Indicate their willingness to offer Americans a work experience or training opportunity abroad, since regulations require that all exchange visitor programs be reciprocal.
- Expose trainees to a variety of cross-cultural activities, thereby increasing their understanding of US society, culture and institutions.
- Provide trainees with appropriate information materials in advance of their arrival in the US (The BABC program can assist participating companies in preparing these materials).
- Monitor the program and the welfare of trainees, and develop procedures for the on-going evaluation of the training program.
How Much Does It Cost?
The application fee for BABC Members is $1,500.