J-1 Visa Training And Development Jobs
Training and Development roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Both require a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 form and coordinate sponsorship. This page lists U.S. host employers actively open to J-1 exchange visitors in training, learning, and development functions.
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Internship - Compliance Training and Technology
Number of Positions:
1
Location:
Okemos, MI
Location Specifics:
Hybrid Position
Job Summary:
At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.
At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design, development and production of training content and curriculum for our company
- Maintains job-aids and how-to guides for Learning Management System applications
- Provides daily support and maintains the ongoing operations of the Learning Management System and supporting technologies
- Address any system issues or user issues in a prompt and timely manner
- Maintain content within SharePoint, the LMS, Articulate, and repositories by creating and uploading modules and courses, course content, and running reports
- Assist with audit requests by providing relevant evidence in a timely manner
- Prepare, deliver and manage reports as requested from content owners
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, etc.). Savvy with technology and have ideas of how to incorporate technology into training and business processes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Planner is required
- Working knowledge of the following technologies: SharePoint, Power Automate, Power BI, Snagit, Articulate, and Camtasia is a plus
- Organized, detailed, flexible, and able to manage your own time
- Experience with video-editing, instructional design, and/or graphic design is a plus
- High level of creativity to represent lengthy information in a format that is engaging
- Ability to communicate effectively and possess strong writing skills
- Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
Job Title:
Internship - Compliance Training and Technology
Number of Positions:
1
Location:
Okemos, MI
Location Specifics:
Hybrid Position
Job Summary:
At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.
At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design, development and production of training content and curriculum for our company
- Maintains job-aids and how-to guides for Learning Management System applications
- Provides daily support and maintains the ongoing operations of the Learning Management System and supporting technologies
- Address any system issues or user issues in a prompt and timely manner
- Maintain content within SharePoint, the LMS, Articulate, and repositories by creating and uploading modules and courses, course content, and running reports
- Assist with audit requests by providing relevant evidence in a timely manner
- Prepare, deliver and manage reports as requested from content owners
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, etc.). Savvy with technology and have ideas of how to incorporate technology into training and business processes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Planner is required
- Working knowledge of the following technologies: SharePoint, Power Automate, Power BI, Snagit, Articulate, and Camtasia is a plus
- Organized, detailed, flexible, and able to manage your own time
- Experience with video-editing, instructional design, and/or graphic design is a plus
- High level of creativity to represent lengthy information in a format that is engaging
- Ability to communicate effectively and possess strong writing skills
- Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Training And Development
Frame your training plan around measurable outcomes
Your DS-2019 requires a structured training plan tied to specific skill development goals. Vague objectives get flagged by designated sponsors. Document the competencies you'll gain, the methods used, and how each phase connects to your home-country career.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you've already graduated, you need the Trainee category, which requires at least one year of relevant work experience outside the U.S. Applying under the wrong category causes delays.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned host employers
Not all U.S. companies know how to host J-1 exchange visitors. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers in training and development who have a track record of working with international exchange visitors and designated sponsors.
Verify your host employer can sign a training agreement
Host companies must co-sign a formal training plan with your designated sponsor. Smaller employers sometimes lack HR infrastructure to complete this. Confirm your prospective host has done it before or has legal counsel comfortable with the process.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Government-funded training programs and certain specialties can trigger the J-1 two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects future H-1B visa or immigrant visa eligibility.
Align your DS-2019 program dates with your host employer's onboarding
Designated sponsors issue DS-2019 forms with fixed start and end dates. If your employer's onboarding shifts by even a week, the form may need to be reissued. Confirm the exact start date with HR before your sponsor finalizes the document.
Training And Development J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Training and Development roles?
Most Training and Development positions fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you've graduated and have at least one year of relevant professional experience outside the U.S. Current students enrolled in a degree program use the Intern category instead. The category determines which designated sponsor organizations can issue your DS-2019 and what program duration limits apply.
Is the hiring company my J-1 visa sponsor?
No. The hiring company acts as your host organization, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form, monitors compliance, and signs off on your training plan. The host employer and the designated sponsor each play separate, non-interchangeable roles in the program.
How long can I work in a Training and Development role on a J-1 visa?
J-1 Trainee programs allow a maximum of 18 months. J-1 Intern programs cap out at 12 months. Extensions within those limits are possible if your designated sponsor approves an updated training plan and your host employer agrees. You cannot extend beyond the statutory maximum for your category, so plan your program timeline before the DS-2019 is issued.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors in this field?
Employer openness to J-1 hosting varies significantly, and many companies in the training and development space haven't formalized the process. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers in this field who have indicated openness to international exchange visitors, so you can focus your outreach on hosts who already understand the designated sponsor relationship and training plan requirements.
Does a Training and Development J-1 role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source and nationality. If your training is financed by your home government or a U.S. government program, the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) may apply. This requirement bars you from changing to certain nonimmigrant statuses, including H-1B, until you return home for two years or obtain a waiver. Confirm your eligibility with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.