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the HBOI - EI Training Program may offer just the program that you're looking for! What You Need to Know | ||
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| Program Purpose |
Provide foreign nationals with quality training in aquaculture. |
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| Program Goals |
Participants in the Training Program will:
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| Program Partners |
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution: Aquaculture Center for Training, Education and Demonstration (ACTED) ACTED offers a training strategy that combines education with industry experience. Training hatcheries and raceways operate using recirculating technology. Facilities are plumbed with saltwater and freshwater systems for culturing commercially important warm water species of molluscs, crustaceans, and finfish. Extensive industry contacts assure links between applied research and commercial production and marketing. Experience International Experience International is a not-for-profit training organization designated by the U.S. State Department to sponsor a J1 Exchange Visitor Program. This program brings foreign nationals to the United States for the purpose of practical training and on-the-job work experience in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, fisheries, environmental education, parks, recreation, and related fields. HBOI & EI have pooled their resources and work in cooperation to provide international students and professionals with unique opportunities for short and long term career enhancement in aquaculture. |
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Choose Between Short Term and Long Term Programs
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| Short Term Options |
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| Long Term Options |
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Applicants to the Training Program must meet the following minimum criteria. This assures the applicant has the necessary background to:
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Applications are Accepted Year Around Interested applicants should carefully review all available information, be sure they meet the qualification criteria then send an Initial Application to HBOI. |
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| Before Applying |
Please review all available program information, including current course listing at: |
| Fax or email your Initial Application email: mdavis@hboi.edu * fax: 561-466-6590 |
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| What Happens Next? |
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| Who do I contact with questions? | It is very important that your questions are answered before committing to the program. Because EI and HBOI work together, please follow the following guidelines when emailing questions or requesting additional information. HBOI will respond to questions related to: EI will respond to questions related to: |
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Tuition and Program Fees are Updated Annually |
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| HBOI Services | HBOI provides instruction, access to professional staff, training in the production and reserach facilities, course manuals, library use, internet and fax access, local phone calls, access to occasional seminars, and housing with fully equipped kitchen, bed linen and towels. |
| EI Services | EI provides screening & application to the program, J1 visa sponsorship, health insurance, ongoing support while in the United States in regard to maintaining visa status, intercultural adjustment, basics of living in the States, emergency support, optional educational activities/retreat, possible extension of program, including extended practical work experience (HBOI or Industry), and study options. |
| Tuition and Program Fees | Click here for schedule of Current Fees |
| Payment of Fees | All fees must be paid, in full, prior to issuing visa documents.
HBOI Tuition/Fees: Paid directly to HBOI by money order, US Check, or Visa/Mastercard. EI Program Fees: Paid directly to EI by money order or US Check. Credit cards are not accepted. |
| Refund Policy Refunds are issued only to the party who issued payment |
Refund of HBOI Fees: In the event of cancellation,
Refund of EI Fees: In the event of cancellation,
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All training programs are individualized. Applicants are encouraged to carefully consider what would be the optimal combination of aquaculture coursework and practical experience. Below are several additional notes to consider. |
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| Long Term Training Programs | Both short and long term training programs combine practical work experience with theory. However, it is the long term option that provides participants with significant, real-life opportunities for quality work experience and on-the-job training.
The Long Term Training Program provides a rich combination of experience/theory at HBOI followed by extended work experience (application to real life situations) at state-of-the-art commercial aquacultural operations. EI and HBOI will work with each applicant qualified for the program, to design the best possible combination of experiences between HBOI and the private sector. |
| Extension of Program | Qualified participants may extend their initial program once in the US to gain additional practical experience and training at HBOI or, alternatively, at a commercial operation in one of the Southern States. Extensions may be made up to a maximum of 18 months, are made at the sole discretion of EI, and are approved based on:
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| Elegibility to receive Wages | J1 Visa holders in the 'trainee' category (all individuals sponsored by EI), with prior approval of EI, may receive wages and stipends during their training program.
Short Term participants are not eligible for this option. However, if they extend their program, this may be an option and would be determined at the time of extension. Long Term participants will in most all cases, receive either a stipend or full wage. This will be determined at the time of application when we design the applicant's individualized training plan. Long term participants should keep in mind that during the practical work experience portion of their program:
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| Dependents (spouses and children) |
Legally married spouses, as well as their children, may, with prior approval, accompany the program participant to the US. Spouses and children enter the US on a J2 visa. As long as the J1 Participant maintains legal status in the US, the J2 is also legal. There is a one time $200 document fee.
For additional information on J2 Accompanying Spouses, please contact EI. |
| J1 Visa Requirements | EI is the official sponsor of each participant in the program.
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