UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
General Information
Description of the Host Property:
UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is the gateway connecting the UNCC main campus, University Research and Innovation business parks and downtown Charlotte's business, shopping and entertainment districts. The contemporary design synthesizes the modern aesthetics of the surrounding commercial environment with the more traditional campus architecture of the school.
Description of the Training:
Gain invaluable skills and knowledge in the Food and Beverage department of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort through a J-1 hospitality internship or traineeship program at Marriott Hotels & Resorts. During your program, you will receive training and mentorship from industry leaders in the F&B field as you rotate through different outlets on the property. This rotational program is designed to give you exposure to the international hospitality industry and give you the experience to excel in your career when you return to your home country.
ITN & ODYSSEY All-Inclusive Program:
Unlike most J-1 Program providers, a regional ITN representative will guide you through a streamlined registration process, thanks to ITN and ODYSSEY’s all-inclusive approach. ITN and ODYSSEY will be on hand to provide you with the very best personalized service from the time that you arrive in the United States until your departure from the United States upon completion of your program.
Description of the Location:
A charming yet sprawling Southern city, Charlotte is a pleasant urban area nestled in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, within a few hours’ drive of both the Appalachian Mountains and North Carolina’s white sand beaches. Shop-till-you-drop types will love SouthPark mall, the city’s upscale destination with more than 150 retailers and restaurants. An amusement park on the city’s outskirts, Carowinds, boasts a water park as well as attractions like Fury 325, North America’s longest steel roller coaster.
Requirements
Conversational English required.
Must be a current student of a Hospitality or Tourism post-secondary academic institution.
Or recent graduate (less than 12 months ago) of a Hospitality or Tourism post-secondary academic institution.
Or a graduate of a Hospitality or Tourism post-secondary academic institution (more than 12 months ago) with 12 months of verifiable related work experience.
Or must have 5 years of verifiable related work experience.
Details
Start Date: January, 2025
Duration: 12 months
Stipend: $1300/month
Accommodation: Accommodation is not provided, ITN will provide the successful candidate with an Arrival Package which includes contact information for housing.
