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MTW GROUP USA, LLC
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Miami Tower - 100 SE 2nd St.
MIAMI, FL 33131
U.S.A.
Operation Office:
1200 N Federal Hwy
Suite 269
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Copyright © 2005-2026 MTW GROUP All rights reserved
MTW GROUP USA, LLC
Corporate HQ:
Miami Tower - 100 SE 2nd St.
MIAMI, FL 33131
U.S.A.
Operation Office:
1200 N Federal Hwy
Suite 269
Boca Raton, FL 33432
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Assessment . Scouting . Placement
Professional Internship Placement Program
Your future starts with the decisions you make today.
Every successful international experience begins with preparation, assessment and clear objectives.
MTW GROUP USA has developed a structured process designed to evaluate candidates, identify professional opportunities and support the activation of internship experiences within U.S. companies.
An internship in the United States represents much more than an international experience.
It is an opportunity to work within one of the world's most competitive business environments, develop practical skills, build professional relationships and gain direct exposure to American corporate culture.
For this reason, MTW GROUP USA approaches every candidate through a structured process designed to evaluate potential, define realistic expectations and identify opportunities aligned with professional goals.
Every candidate is different.
Every placement should be different.
An internship in the United States offers far more than professional training.
It provides direct exposure to one of the world's most competitive business environments, allowing young professionals to experience firsthand the entrepreneurial culture, managerial approach and operational dynamics that characterize American companies.
Beyond technical skills, a U.S. internship represents an opportunity for personal growth, professional networking and career development. Interns often work alongside managers and executives who contribute to their development through mentorship, guidance and real-world business exposure.
“Through STAGEUSA, we apply the same commitment and professionalism to supporting the next generation of Italian professionals, guiding candidates from assessment and placement through program activation and preparation for their U.S. experience.”
Antonio Acunzo
Co-Founder & CEO
MTW GROUP USA
Florida Rep. - American Chamber of Commerce in Italy
Step by Step
The program is structured in three progressive phases:
The Program is structured in three progressive phases.
Each phase has a specific objective and allows candidates to advance through the process based on their profile, professional aspirations and compatibility with available opportunities.
Rather than focusing immediately on placement, we believe that understanding the candidate is the most important step of the journey.
Phase 1:
Eligibility Assessment
Phase 2:
Sponsor Scouting
Phase 3:
Placement & Program Activation
Every successful placement begins with the right process.
Before any scouting activity begins, MTW GROUP USA performs a preliminary evaluation designed to assess the candidate's compatibility with the program.
J-1 Eligibility Assessement
This phase allows candidates to receive an objective evaluation before committing additional time and resources to the placement process.
Assessment Areas:
• Academic background
• Professional experience
• English proficiency
• Professional objectives
• Preferred industries
• Preferred U.S. locations
• Program compatibility
Possible Outcomes:
Eligible
Eligible with Recommendations
Not Recommended
Phase 2
J-1 Sponsor
Scouting
Following a positive assessment, MTW GROUP USA initiates a targeted scouting process aimed at identifying U.S. companies potentially compatible with the candidate's profile.
The objective of this phase is to identify realistic opportunities and establish meaningful dialogue with potential host organizations.
Activities includes:
• Opportunity research
• Identification of host companies
• Candidate profile positioning
• Development of a target company list
• Preliminary outreach to selected organizations
• Candidate presentation
• Opportunity assessment
• Feedback collection from prospective host companies
• Placement coordination
• Strategic refinement of the search process based on market response
Phase 3
Once a compatible opportunity has been identified and interest has been expressed by the host company, the program enters the activation phase.
MTW GROUP USA coordinates the preliminary activities necessary to support the transition from opportunity identification to program activation.
J-1 Program
Activation
The opportunity becomes a structured professional path. Phase 3 represents the final step before the beginning of the internship experience.
Activities includes:
• Presentation of the selected host company
• Review of the proposed internship role
• Alignment between candidate objectives and company expectations
• Coordination of the introductory interview with the host company
• Support in the definition of internship responsibilities
• Coordination with the designated J-1 sponsor organization
• Collection and preparation of required documentation
• Support during the J-1 visa process
• Pre-departure orientation
• Operational guidance before the beginning of the internship
Program Investment
Total Program Investment: $4590
A structured investment aligned with the progressive phases of the Program.
(Progressively payable across the three Program phases.)
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
J-1 PLACEMENT & PROGRAM ACTIVATION
J-1 SPONSOR SCOUTING
J-1 ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT
Targeted research and outreach activities aimed at identifying host companies compatible with the candidate's profile and objectives.
Timeline:
6-10 Weeks
Fee:
$1500
Activation of the placement process following the identification of a compatible host company opportunity and J-1 Visa application.
Timeline:
4-6 Weeks
Fee:
$2940
Assessment of academic background, professional experience, career objectives and program compatibility.
Timeline:
3-4 Business days
Fee:
$150
*The investment fees are inclusive of SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) and all J-1 Visa Consular Fees.
The Program has been intentionally structured into progressive phases to allow candidates to evaluate opportunities and investment commitments at each stage of the process.
The initial assessment phase enables candidates to receive a professional evaluation of their profile before proceeding to the operational scouting activities.
The scouting phase represents an independent professional activity and is therefore not contingent upon the final placement outcome.
The final balance becomes due only following the identification and presentation of a compatible host company opportunity.
Application Fee: $150
Includes Eligibility Assessment
and profile evaluation.
Phase 1
FAQ - Frequent Asked Questions
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