What is the difference between an Intern and a Trainee?

J-1 Interns are either currently enrolled in or have graduated from their hospitality degree programs within the past year.

J-1 Trainees have graduated from university more than a year ago and have at least one year of hospitality experience, OR have 5 years of hospitality experience, before enrolling in the J-1 program. Trainees should have a more advanced training plan with more advanced learning objectives including an advanced final training phase.