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What do we do?
! We recruit and place seasonal workers in the USA
We will : ! Coordinate visa and travel
arrangements
! We specialise in country clubs
! Coordinate accommodation
! Coordinate cultural outings
! Provide general support
Where can you find us?
! Offices
! Cape Town, South Africa
! Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
! Representatives
! Johannesburg
! Durban
What is the history of the program?
! 1999 – first pilot group
! 20 follow up seasons
! Over 10 000 South Africans placed
! Spread to other parts of the world
Have you got what it takes? ! 18 – 29 years of age (chefs / waitrons up to 35)
! Fluent in English
! Have a good attitude and a big smile
! Hardworking and dedicated
! Preferably some work experience
! Available at specified times
! Have a valid passport
! No criminal record
! Medically fit
! Drug free
Who will I work with? ! Members
! At world class golf estates
! Management
! Colleagues
Where and when do you go? Two programs ! Winter Program
! Florida, USA ! October to April/May
! Summer Program ! New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North
Carolina, Illinois, Connecticut ! April/May to October
Where and when do you go? Winter Program
! Florida, USA -October to April/May
Which are the Winter Clubs? EAST COAST
WEST PALM BEACH Jupiter ! Admirals Cove ! Jupiter Hills
Palm Beach Gardens ! BallenIsles ! Mirasol
Lake Worth ! Wycliffe
PALM BEACH ! Palm Beach
OKEECHOBEE ! Pine Creek VERO BEACH ! Windsor
STUART ! Sailfish Point ! Mariner Sands
BOCA AREA Boca Raton ! Boca Grove ! Boca Rio ! Boca West ! St. Andrews
Boynton Beach ! Hunter’s Run ! Pine Tree ! Quail Ridge
Delray Beach ! Addison Reserve ! Glen Eagles
MIAMI ! La Gorce
WEST COAST SARASOTA ! Meadows
NAPLES ! Club Mediterra
Which are the Summer Clubs?
! Baltusrol, New Jersey
! CC of Sapphire Valley, North Carolina
! Diamond Creek, North Carolina
! Glen Oaks, New York
! Green Acres, Illinois
! Green Valley, Pennsylvania
! Lakeshore, Illinois
! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
! Sebonack Golf Club, New York
! The Muttontown Club, New York
! Wade Hampton, North Carolina
What happens once I am accepted? ! A prearranged job at a world class Country Club
What type of positions are offered?
! Waitrons
! Junior Waitrons
! Waitrons
! Senior Waitrons
! Server Captians
! Bartenders
! Hosts
! Chefs
! Prep
! Line
What type of positions are offered?
! Valet
! Housekeepers
! Retail
! Reception
! Spa Reception
What type of positions are offered?
! Golf
! Golf attendants
! Golf pro shop
! Tennis
! Pool
What happens once I am accepted? ! A prearranged job at a world class Country Club
! Assistance with visa approval process
What is the visa process?
Visa type: H2B (6 Months)
October 2011 – April/May 2012
! Employer – Country Club/Workaway Staffing
! Employment exclusive to employer
! Governed by specific rules and regulations
! Seasonal work visa
Application Approved
US Labour Department
• Advertise
• Interview
US CIS Homeland Security
Application Approved
What is the visa process?
Unnamed Petition
What is the visa process?
Workaway International Participants
Designated Consulate
Obtain Visa
Cape Town Johannesburg
Durban
What happens once I am accepted? ! A prearranged job at a world class Country Club
! Assistance with visa approval process
! A pre departure orientation in South Africa
! A return flight to the USA
! A post arrival orientation in the USA
What happens once I am accepted? ! optional pre arranged furnished accommodation
! nominal cost
! free transport to and from work
! free medical insurance cover
! guaranteed minimum work hours over two weeks
! Example:
! Week 1 – 50 Hours
! Week 2 – 30 Hours
! 10 hours overtime paid at 1½ per hour
What will I earn?
Wages dependent upon position
a guaranteed 80 hours over two weeks
! biweekly
80 Hours
What will I earn?
Position Wages per hour Hosts Lodging Attendants Prep Cooks Junior Waitrons Reception
$9.50
Waitrons Bartenders $10.00
Line Cooks Senior Waitrons $12.00
Server Captains $13.50
What will I earn?
Deductions
! Taxes (paid to State)
! Federal income (claim back)
! Medicare (1.45%)
! Social security (6.20%)
What will I earn?
Deductions
! Living Expenses
• Accommodation • Furniture
• Electricity • Linen
• Water • Crockery/cutlery
• Telephone • DSL Internet connection
! Refundable security deposit
! $20 over two weeks
Junior Waitrons/Attendants/Retail/Reception/Hosts/Prep Cooks: Hours Rate Total
Regular 80 9.50 760.00 Overtime 14.25 0.00 Total Gross Income $760.00 Less Expenses: Social Security 6.20% 47.12 Medicare 1.45% 11.02 Federal Tax (based on one deduction) 44 Housing 260.00 Security Deposit * 20.00 Total Expenses 382.14
Net Income $377.86
$377.86 X 2 weeks = $756/month
What will I earn? (Bi-Weekly)
*Refundable security deposit refunded upon completion of contract
Waitrons/Bartenders: Hours Rate Total
Regular 80 10.00 800.00 Overtime 15.00 0.00 Total Gross Income $800.00 Less Expenses: Social Security 6.20% 49.60 Medicare 1.45% 11.60 Federal Tax (based on one deduction) 50.00 Housing 260.00 Security Deposit * 20.00 Total Expenses 391.20
Net Income $408.80
$408.80 X 2 weeks = $818/month
What will I earn? (Bi-Weekly)
*Refundable security deposit refunded upon completion of contract
Senior Waitrons/Line Cooks: Hours Rate Total
Regular 80 12.00 960.00 Overtime 18.00 0.00 Total Gross Income $960.00 Less Expenses: Social Security 6.20% 59.52 Medicare 1.45% 13.92 Federal Tax (based on one deduction) 74.00 Housing 260.00 Security Deposit * 20.00 Total Expenses 427.44
Net Income $532.56
$532.56 X 2 weeks = $1065.12/month
What will I earn? (Bi-Weekly)
*Refundable security deposit refunded upon completion of contract
Server Captains: Hours Rate Total
Regular 80 13.50 1080.00 Overtime 20.25 0.00 Total Gross Income $1080.00 Less Expenses: Social Security 6.20% 66.96 Medicare 1.45% 15.66 Federal Tax (based on one deduction) 92.00 Housing 260.00 Security Deposit * 20.00 Total Expenses 454.62
Net Income $625.38
$625.38 X 2 weeks = $1250.76/month
What will I earn? (Bi-Weekly)
*Refundable security deposit refunded upon completion of contract
What other benefits do I get?
! Workaway International Social
! Club Christmas Event
! Arranged transportation to two major
tourist attractions e.g. Disney World /
Universal Studios
Whatother benefits do I get?
! Meet new people and have... ! Learn while you earn US dollars ! A stimulating work environment
What else do I need to know?
! Overtime
! Career opportunities
! At will employment
! Tips
! Visa application
What will it cost me?
Payable to Workaway upon acceptance
Air Flight Ticket Refundable Deposit $ 500
Visa fees - payable to US Consulate
Visa processing fee $ 150
Visa reciprocity fee $ 85
Passport courier fee – dependant on option chosen
Spending money (for the first 2/3weeks) $ 200
Police Clearance – payable to agency $ 18
MONEY
BACK
! Payable in South African Rand at current US/R exchange rate (monthly)
! Money refunded in first month of employment
Information Session
INTERVIEW CHECKLIST: Complete on-line application form Complete curriculum vitae 1x ID sized photo - colour 1x Reference letter - work related Passport and ID x 2 copies Copy of drivers license Copy of final school year certificate/ degree/diploma Copy of any previous USA visa (s) Copy of visa(s) of parent/sibling living/ working in USA
First Interview
Representative Screening
Complete On-Line Application Form
Complete CV and Submit
How do I get there?
VISIT WEBSITE FOR OTHER FORMS: Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Form
Police Clearance Form Drug Test Concent Form Enrollment Agreement Form Payment Confirmation Form
Depart for USA
Air Flight Ticket Refundable Deposit
RETURNERS: All Country Clubs – 15 July 2011
NEW PARTICIPANTS: Boca West – 10 August 2011
Other Clubs – 17 August 2011
Apply for visa
Departure pack
Pre departure Orientation
Second interview CountryClubs
www.workawayinternational.co.za
