Work in London is a specially designed program to offer work opportunities within London and the airports that service the capital. Cultural Embrace partners with a local team of placement coordinators, who recruit jobs with employers to provide paid work experience in many different vocational positions. Placements are salaried, with a minimum pay
of the UK minimum wage, (£4.10/hour for 18-21 years old and £4.85 for 22+ years).

The city of London is a culture within itself. It is one of the world's most important business and financial centers, as well as a global leader in politics, culture, education, entertainment, media, fashion, sports, and the arts. Cultural Embrace offers you a chance to immerse yourself in this fascinating city. "Mind the gap" and explore your world!

Cultural Embrace and our local partners will organize three job interviews for you upon your arrival in to London. You must accept the first position you are offered, however, if you are not successful after the third interview, you will qualify automatically for a free placement in other areas of the United Kingdom.  Please see our Work in the UK details.

Cultural Embrace can pre-arrange your accommodations upon arrival and during your interview stage. If and when a job is offered, our local partners can provide assistance and suggestions for long-term housing. Jobs are available in areas such as: cleaning, warehouse work, hospitality and catering, and retail. Chef/culinary positions are occasionally available and are dependent upon experience.  

Due to European Union work visa regulations, positions for American citizens are limited to students or recent graduates for a minimum of three months and maximum duration of six months. Citizens from the EU do not require a work permit, and Australian, Canadian and Kiwi nationalities can apply for a working holiday visa from their home country and stay for a maximum of 12 months.  For any other nationalities, Cultural Embrace can make job placement arrangements, however you must be able to obtain the proper visa to work in the UK.

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• Practical experience in the hospitality/customer service industry  
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An economical way to live and travel abroad 
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: sports, music, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences 
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills

• Three Job Interviews in London or Guaranteed Placement in the UK
  Our local partners will pre-arrange up to three interviews with London employers. You must accept the first position offered. If you are not successful after the third interview, you will qualify automatically for a placement in other areas of the United Kingdom. (Please see our Work in the UK program details)
• Compensation
  Income is dependant upon many factors including the type of job and your experience and qualifications. You will receive at least minimum wage (£4.10/hour for 18-21 years old and £4.85 for 22+ years).
• Housing Assistance
  Pre-arranged accommodations for your interview stage are available (additional fees). After a placement is made, our local partners will provide you with suggestions and assistance for long-term housing in London.
• Work Permit/Visa Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will assist you with your work permit/visa requirements. The fee to receive your work permit is NOT included in your program fee. Although we submit the information for your work permit/visa, we have no control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
• Arrival Orientation
  You will receive pertinent information regarding local transportation, banking, and safety. You will also receive tips on travel, communications, and social and outdoor activities. Finally, you will be familiarized with the code of conduct and expectations for your new job.
• Travel Insurance:  Basic Major Medical Coverage
  The United Kingdom provides basic medical coverage for its workers. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.
• Cultural Embrace Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and London prior to, during, and after your placement.

• You must be at least 18 years of age
• For US passport-holding citizens: (minimum 3 months and maximum 6 months)
  You must be a current full-time student or recent graduate, taking at least eight credit hours or more at an accredited US or Canadian college or university. You must begin the program within one semester of your last period of full-time study.
  Additional Notes:
  (1) If you are a full-time student or enrolled for at least eight credit hours in the Spring Semester, you must enter the UK by December 31st of that year. If you are enrolled for the Fall Semester, you must enter the UK no later than June 30th of the following year.
  (2) Summer school attendance generally does not count as a semester of eligibility.
  (3) You must begin the program within one semester of the study period denoted on the proof of student status which you submit.
  (4) Your semester of eligibility can be part of a US university overseas program. If you are participating in a study abroad/intern program in the UK, you are required to exit the UK and re-enter so that you are allowed to work legally with your blue card.  
  (5) If you have graduated, you must enter the United Kingdom within one semester of your final period of study. 
• For non-U.S. passport holding citizens: (minimum 3 months and maximum 12 months)
  If you are able to obtain your own work permit or working holiday visa, we can pre-arrange your placement and accommodations. Unfortunately, we cannot assist those who are unable to acquire work permits for the UK
• You must have access to a minimum of US$1000. This minimum amount does not have to be entirely in cash - traveler’s checks, ATM, and debit/credit cards may also be presented. You are required to show that you have immediate access to funds via bank accounts or parental help
• Enjoy working with and serving others in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment  

1. Obtain the Work Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:

(a) Download the forms:  Work Form (PDF).

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days.  

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to: 

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA

• Work Program Application
• Signed Work/Intern Agreement
• Proof of full-time student status (For US citizens only)
  Note: An official school transcript, OR the completed college/university declaration including an embossed seal and signed and dated by the registrar, OR a letter from the registrar's office stating your full-time status with the college/university, and a registrar's signature and raised embossed school seal
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• Copies of diploma or certificates related to field of interest (if applicable)
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter explaining why you want to work in the UK's hospitality industry 
• Two References: preferably professional and/or character references
• Doctor’s Certificate verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
• Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station) 
• Four 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
• One smiling full-length photo of yourself
• US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)

We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 12 weeks prior to your desired start date in order for us to organize and arrange your job placement.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll free).