What Our J-1 Participants Have to Say

A world’s leader in international training and career development, HRC International has helped countless candidates reach their career goals.

By working with global leading hospitality brands, we connect the best possible employers with the best possible employees. We achieve this by establishing long-lasting relationships and never putting profits before people.

Here are some of our success stories:

Omar Noriega

The Otesaga Resort Hotel

As a cook, I was able to learn a lot. I worked with ingredients that I hadn’t known before, learned new techniques, and worked as part of a team. The..

Yuviel Antonio Carrasco Benitez

The Dewberry Charleston

This opportunity was amazing for my career; I gained more knowledge and learned new techniques. I improved my English a lot. I had my ups and downs at work, but..

Alexander Morris Samaniego

Grand Hotel Resort & Spa

The greatest accomplishment I learned was being a leader in the kitchen team, organizing and keeping the line service in full operational status with quality, fresh products, and beautiful dishes...

Wendy Ndanu Itambo

La Petite Maison (LPM)

My first days at the restaurant were great! After my introduction, I began my training. The employees were welcoming, and I loved how they let me start doing things right..

Millicent Mwendwa

Courtyard Tysons Corner Fairfax

Thank you so much for everything you and the HRC team did to ensure I had the best experience possible. 2020 was an interesting year with many setbacks and challenges,..

Jill Mwangi

The Otesaga Resort Hotel

It was so wonderful to be at Otesaga; the experience was amazing. The hotel was impeccable, and I learned so much! Everyone was friendly and willing to help in any..

Juan Diego N. Ramirez

The Otesaga Resort Hotel

My experience was incredible. I met excellent people from whom I learned every day. Cooperstown is a small but charming place, and I enjoyed living there while the situation with..

Julia Oliveira Ribeiro Maia

Your Truly DC

Coming to the US was an incredible experience, and the best part was meeting all those amazing people and how they became my friends, along with everything I learned from..

Atacan Akin

Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club

My internship went great! I worked with wonderful people in Cadillac and loved life in Miami. The program progressed very well, and I gained excellent experience in hospitality that will..

Jasmine Wilson

White Barn Inn

I gained many valuable experiences, knowledge, and skills that will definitely benefit me both personally and professionally. I would say that my greatest accomplishment was my overall improvement in skills,..

Daria Rysovana

The Dewberry Charleston

There were many challenges I had to overcome during my program, but each one made me stronger. One of them was developing my Spanish skills, as all the housekeepers I..

Rishijay Seetulpersand

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

HRC International was probably the best agency in the world for those who wanted to take a big leap in their lives. They were the only agency that definitely helped..

Uzeyir Mammadov

Hotel Max, Seattle

HRC International has helped me significantly in developing my career and gaining valuable life and work experience. Thanks to HRC, I have now reached a management level. Besides the professional..

Alfian Setiawan

Montage Big Sky

The J-1 program has brought me to a new adventure in my life. I have learned many new things as a chef, being taught by all the chefs from the..

Andrea G. Enrich

The Ritz Carlton Washington DC

It’s very sad to be ending this incredible and life-changing journey I experienced in Washington DC. My experience has exceeded expectations, thanks not only to all the people I’ve met..

Batuhan Kecicioglu

Mandarin Oriental Miami

I have learned a lot here, worked with and met celebrity chefs, collaborated with other successful restaurants, and created a strong network. I believe I have made lifelong connections. I..

Grace P. Madjan

Hilton Anatole

It was a pleasure to have had this experience. From the beginning, HRC International really helped me with all the processes and made them simple. I felt that the program..

Juan D. Calambas

LPM Restaurant & Bar

Being in Miami, living a new culture and lifestyle has made me mature as a human being and as a professional. I have met many people from all over the..

Mainak Chatterjee

Crown Shy/Saga/Overstory

Coming to NYC has always been a dream for me. HRC really helped me out with every possible assistance required to make this come true. Getting trained under some of..

Marie M. Doorye

Yours Truly DC

Being able to work and live here has opened a whole new perspective on the hospitality industry in America. I’ve had an incredible experience that has exceeded all my expectations...

Wambui Nderitu

Astra Seattle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Throughout my program, I witnessed significant growth both professionally and personally. Through departmental rotations and training, I gained knowledge and confidence in the operational activities of the hotel. My experience..