For Employers

Seasonal Staff You Can Rely On — Without the Upfront Cost

Emplora Group helps U.S. seasonal businesses fill short-term roles with motivated international students, through a process built to be simple from day one.

If your busy season depends on staff you can't always find locally, the J-1 Work & Travel program offers a proven solution: motivated university students from around the world, eager to work a full season. We connect you with the right partners to make it happen — and guide you through every step, especially if it's your first time.

A hospitality team at work during the busy season
Why Work & Travel

Why Seasonal Employers Choose Work & Travel

A team for your busy season

Students arrive ready to work through your peak months and commit to staying until the season ends, reducing the constant turnover of short-term hiring.

No cost to get started

Working with Emplora Group carries no upfront fees. You invest your time, not your budget, to find out whether the program fits.

Candidates who are ready

Students are pre-screened by our partner agencies for English and reliability before they ever reach your interview.

Energy and a global perspective

International students bring fresh energy and cultural diversity that both your customers and your team notice.

Why Emplora Group

Why Work With Emplora Group

We're not a faceless organization. We have direct relationships with established Work & Travel agencies abroad, and we specialize in working with businesses that are new to the program. You get a single point of contact who understands the process inside and out — someone invested in making your first season work, because we're building long-term relationships, not one-off placements.

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A Good Fit?

Is Work & Travel Right for Your Business?

The program tends to be a strong fit if you:

  • Have a genuine seasonal or temporary increase in staffing needs (summer or winter)
  • Operate in tourism, hospitality, recreation, or a similar seasonal industry
  • Offer entry-level roles that don't require specialized licensing
  • Can provide fair wages and, ideally, help students find local housing

Not sure if you qualify? That's exactly the kind of thing we'll help you figure out in a quick conversation.

What To Expect

What You Can Expect From Us

We're upfront about how this works. Successful placement depends on a few things — your roles, timing, location, and the wages and housing on offer all play a part in attracting the right students. What we commit to is straightforward: honest guidance on what makes a placement succeed, direct access to trusted recruitment partners, and a clear answer at every stage. We'd rather set realistic expectations than overpromise.

Planning the season together
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Let's Talk About Your Season

Tell us what your staffing needs look like, and we'll walk you through whether Work & Travel is a fit — with no cost and no obligation.

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