Apply to host an Agricultural & Wine Trainee

Contact Information

Business name(Required)

Main contact name(Required)

Main contact title

Trainee/Intern supervisor name

Trainee/Intern supervisor title

Supervisor email address(Required)

Supervisor phone number(direct)(Required)

Qualifications to supervise(Required)

Billing/payroll contact name

Billing/payroll contact email address

Business address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Mailing address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Primary phone(Required)

Alternate phone

Email address

Website URL(Required)

Agribusiness Information

Business type(Required)

Please describe(Required)

Please confirm your selection. General Agribusiness Hosts are required to provide housing for trainees/interns

Check all that apply(Required)

Other(Required)

Size(Required)

Local area(Required)

Urban

Rural

Suburban

Other

Annual revenue range(Required)

Employer Identification Number (EIN)(Required)

Does your state require Workers Compensation coverage for J-1 Trainees and Interns?(Required)

Yes

No, Workers Compensation coverage is not required

Carrier(Required)

All commodities/species/varietals produced onsite(Required)

Number of full-time employees(Required)

Number of part-time employees(Required)

Number of Trainees/Interns expected per year(Required)

Expected Trainee/Intern Program dates(Required)

Start Date

End Date

Languages spoken by employees(Required)

Is there livestock onsite?(Required)

Yes

If Yes please give type and number

Livestock type and number(Required)

Will Trainees/Interns be in contact with livestock?(Required)

Yes

List equipment which Trainees/Interns will use (vehicles and machinery)(Required)

Do you have a pre-selected candidate?(Required)

Yes

Please enter their names here

Candidate Names(Required)

We can accept(Required)

We can accept a candidate who(Required)

Will Trainees/Interns need a Driver License to perform their duties?(Required)

Yes

Age preferences or limitations(Required)

Country/nationality preferences or limitations(Required)

Any other information you may require about a candidate before making a decision to accept them(Required)

Housing(Required)

We provide housing to our Trainees/Interns (required for General Agriculture hosts, please upload photos of housing)

We do not provide housing to our Trainees/Interns but will offer assistance to help them find their own housing

Photos of housing

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 500 MB.

All utilities and incidental expenses paid by host (eg. housing costs, wifi, cable, electricity, gas, mobile phone, transportation, uniforms and supplies for Trainee/Intern, etc.)(Required)

Utilities and incidental expenses charged to Trainees/Interns(Required)

Fees and Stipends

Program Fee(Required)

Stipend method ($2000+ per month)

Payroll method ($600 per month per Trainee/Intern)

Rate of pay for Trainees/Interns(Required)

Per Month(fixed, no other options)(Required)

Payroll method(Required)

Stipend (1400)

Stipend (Other amount)

Payroll

Other

Rate of pay for Trainees/Interns(Required)

Have you hosted a J-1 Trainee or Intern before?(Required)

Why are you interested in hosting a Trainee/Intern from Worldwide Farmers Exchange? Do you have any other connections to international agriculture?(Required)

What distinguishes your company/farm/product from others? How will this opportunity benefit your Trainees/Interns?(Required)

Please describe daily tasks to be completed by Trainees/Interns(Required)

What skills will Trainees/Interns gain through an exchange experience with your agribusiness?(Required)

How will Trainees/Interns be evaluated throughout the Program?(Required)

What plans are in place for trainees/interns to participate in American cultural activities?(Required)

Agreement

We will provide appropriate practical training and ongoing supervision to the Trainees/Interns we agree to host. We confirm that Trainees/Interns with our agribusiness are not displacing American workers or serving to fulfill a labor need. We will not offer permanent jobs or other visas to our Trainees/Interns prior to their arrival in the U.S.
We agree to cooperate with WFE to schedule Site Visits when required. We will provide access to housing, training facilities, personnel records, and other areas of the agribusiness for periodic inspection in order to comply with State Department requirements.
We have reviewed the Host Handbook and agree to facilitate cultural exchange for the Trainees/Interns we agree to host. We will give time and opportunities for this exchange to take place.

We have reviewed the WFE Housing Standards. We will provide housing with wifi and utilities for Trainees/Interns. Hosts must also provide transportation to from the housing to the training site. We will notify WFE of any charges made to Trainees/Interns in advance.
We have reviewed the WFE GAP Host Fees and Stipend Information and agree to pay the WFE Program Fees before the 25th of each month. WFE will send a monthly bill for this amount, based on whether the Trainee/Intern is on our payroll. Trainees/Interns must have a minimum of one day each week free from training, with an average of 45 hours per week.

If we have elected to put our Trainees and Interns on Payroll, we have reviewed the WFE Payroll Fact Sheet. We understand that Trainees and Interns with WFE are not subject to deductions from their pay for Social Security or Medicare.
We will try to resolve any interpersonal problems directly with the Trainee/Intern. As a professional training program, WFE encourages direct, open communication between hosts and Trainees/Interns.
We agree to notify WFE in case of the following situations: Trainee/Intern Arrival and Departure Change of address or contact information Changes to training environment or tasks Emergencies or incidents involving Trainees/Interns (eg. health or behavior concerns, illegal activities, other serious issues)
We will help the Trainee/Intern get treatment for injuries, illnesses, or other physical or mental health concerns. We understand that Worldwide Farmers Exchange provides medical insurance for its Trainees/Interns. If we are required by our state to carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance, we will provide primary coverage to our Trainee/Intern under our Workers’ Compensation insurance policy.
We agree to contact and interview all candidates before we accept them as Trainees/Interns, and acknowledge the requirements for candidates to participate in the WFE Program.
We agree to cooperate with WFE to create a DS-7002 Form (Training/Internship Placement Plan) for our business, and carry out the Training/Internship Program as described on the DS-7002 form. We understand that Worldwide Farmers Exchange may change the program dates or other information on the DS-7002 form if required by the Program. As the Program Sponsor, WFE may remove a Trainee/Intern from our agribusiness at any time, for any reason.
We agree to complete periodic evaluations of our Trainees/Interns and submit them to WFE, as required by the U.S. State Department, and we will encourage our Trainees/Interns to complete their own Reports, as well as offer feedback on their training experience.
We agree to adhere to all WFE Program handbook and rules, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act, The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, and all State and Federal regulations which apply to our agribusiness.
By signing or typing my name in the Signature field below, I confirm that all of the information on this application is true and correct.

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Workers Compensation Policy Declarations Page(Required)

Max. file size: 500 MB.

Other

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Photos of housing, training facilities, additional documentation.

Ag/Wine Host Application Form

Contact Information

Agribusiness Information

Fees and Stipends

Agreement

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