GEC - Global Educational Concepts

Hello : ) and thank you for looking into our profile!

My name is Jesica Rey Dubra and I am the international recruiter that is going to help you on this step in your career, just like you (but 15 years ago) I was looking for a J-1 program in the USA after I graduated from Cesar Ritz Colleges in Brig, Switzerland (MBA in Hostel management), probably just like you : ) I wanted to become a hotel manager! I ended up having 10 year international recruiting career with Marriott hotels that I LOVED and all thanks to my one year J-1 program; I have now been working with GEC for the last 5 years, an incredible boutique visa sponsor and I can't wait to help you start this journey, I am passionate about helping young professional just like someone helped me once during my career.

Now let me tell you a bit more about GEC: "Global Educational Concepts, Inc. (GEC) is located in Nashville, TN. We are a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State’s J-1 Summer Work Travel and Internship programs. We fully support and believe in the public diplomacy opportunities these exchange programs offer our Participants, Host families and Host Employers.

The leadership of GEC has over 100 years of combined experience working directly with thousands of international students. We seek to provide the best service and support possible to the young people who participate in our programs while adhering to the regulations that govern these programs. Our program participants can be found living, working, and training all across the U.S.

We are proud members of the Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange and the World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation."