J-1 Visa Training And Development Jobs
Training and Development roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 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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Working Title SkillBridge Human Resources Training and Development Intern - Transitioning Services Members Only (Cohort 3 - Starting September 1, 2026)
Appointment Type Adjunct
Purpose of Position
Christopher Newport University is seeking a SkillBridge participant to support the Human Resources (HR) department in a coordinator capacity. The participant will report to the Training and Development Manager. This internship provides immersive, mentored experience in a civilian HR department, supporting a seamless transition from military service to professional employment in HR.
Job Duties:
- Assist in planning, organizing, and executing training and development programs, including New Employee Orientation and Supervisor/Leadership Development initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Training & Development Manager to design and implement inclusive onboarding programs.
- Work with HR Systems Managers to revise and standardize current SOPs.
- Update and refresh content on the CNU Human Resources website.
- Assist in translating onboarding materials into inclusive language/languages.
- Provide high-quality, professional customer service to all stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, applicants, and employees.
- Adhere to workplace safety policies and university operational standards.
- Design, develop, manage, and implement special programs and trainings that support Human Resources best practices in accordance with the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM), Commonwealth and CNU Policies. Assist in training, exercise, and program implementations as requested.
- Review, revise, and maintain current training presentations and handouts to ensure compliance with CNU, DHRM, and federal/state standards.
- Develop and maintain very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees.
- Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service.
- Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position.
- Immediately report work-related incidents and unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must meet eligibility requirements set forth by the SkillBridge program in order to participate.
Departmental Information
The Office of Human Resources (HR) at Christopher Newport University helps create, instill and foster a culture and community in which to work and learn by attracting, hiring, supporting, developing and serving highly talented, caring and committed employees. This position is a partnership through SkillBridge, a Department of Defense program. Christopher Newport University anticipates hosting a SkillBridge intern anywhere from 90-120 days. For more information on the SkillBridge program, please click this link.
CNU Information
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our efforts are guided by our vision: “Anchored in excellence and focused on students, Christopher Newport University aspires to be the nation’s premier regional public university, offering an innovative education embedded in the liberal arts that advances the values of honor, service, scholarship, and leadership to empower graduates to lead lives of significance.”
Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. Our modern, walkable campus features world-class arts facilities, advanced technology, and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. Just minutes from family neighborhoods, locally-owned businesses, historic sites, unique cultural attractions, and beautiful parks – and a short drive to beaches, Colonial Williamsburg, and Norfolk – CNU offers an exceptional place to advance your career, contribute to a community of scholars, and inspire the next generation.
Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F274P
Posting Date 03/05/2026
Review Begin Date 05/15/2026
Application Instructions
This position will be posted until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please include a current resume and contact information for three references.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
EEO/Diversity Statement(s)
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Position Information
Working Title SkillBridge Human Resources Training and Development Intern - Transitioning Services Members Only (Cohort 3 - Starting September 1, 2026)
Appointment Type Adjunct
Purpose of Position
Christopher Newport University is seeking a SkillBridge participant to support the Human Resources (HR) department in a coordinator capacity. The participant will report to the Training and Development Manager. This internship provides immersive, mentored experience in a civilian HR department, supporting a seamless transition from military service to professional employment in HR.
Job Duties:
- Assist in planning, organizing, and executing training and development programs, including New Employee Orientation and Supervisor/Leadership Development initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Training & Development Manager to design and implement inclusive onboarding programs.
- Work with HR Systems Managers to revise and standardize current SOPs.
- Update and refresh content on the CNU Human Resources website.
- Assist in translating onboarding materials into inclusive language/languages.
- Provide high-quality, professional customer service to all stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, applicants, and employees.
- Adhere to workplace safety policies and university operational standards.
- Design, develop, manage, and implement special programs and trainings that support Human Resources best practices in accordance with the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM), Commonwealth and CNU Policies. Assist in training, exercise, and program implementations as requested.
- Review, revise, and maintain current training presentations and handouts to ensure compliance with CNU, DHRM, and federal/state standards.
- Develop and maintain very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees.
- Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service.
- Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position.
- Immediately report work-related incidents and unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must meet eligibility requirements set forth by the SkillBridge program in order to participate.
Departmental Information
The Office of Human Resources (HR) at Christopher Newport University helps create, instill and foster a culture and community in which to work and learn by attracting, hiring, supporting, developing and serving highly talented, caring and committed employees. This position is a partnership through SkillBridge, a Department of Defense program. Christopher Newport University anticipates hosting a SkillBridge intern anywhere from 90-120 days. For more information on the SkillBridge program, please click this link.
CNU Information
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our efforts are guided by our vision: “Anchored in excellence and focused on students, Christopher Newport University aspires to be the nation’s premier regional public university, offering an innovative education embedded in the liberal arts that advances the values of honor, service, scholarship, and leadership to empower graduates to lead lives of significance.”
Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. Our modern, walkable campus features world-class arts facilities, advanced technology, and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. Just minutes from family neighborhoods, locally-owned businesses, historic sites, unique cultural attractions, and beautiful parks – and a short drive to beaches, Colonial Williamsburg, and Norfolk – CNU offers an exceptional place to advance your career, contribute to a community of scholars, and inspire the next generation.
Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http://www.cnu.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F274P
Posting Date 03/05/2026
Review Begin Date 05/15/2026
Application Instructions
This position will be posted until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please include a current resume and contact information for three references.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
EEO/Diversity Statement(s)
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
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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 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.
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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.
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