Jump on the adventure and upgrade your IT career
Basically, we help tech juniors travel to the USA to work with top tech US companies, which will boost skills, future opportunities, and you will also make some honest cash.
We aim to connect IT juniors from Romania with the world’s leading industry players, such as Google, Microsoft, IBM & Apple. After returning home, we support you in finding a job with top employers from your country
We make it our mission and responsibility to prepare and assist our candidates all the way from applying on our page to safely returning from the United States.
Going beyond the usual cultural exchange initiative and foreign internship programs, Silicon Journey offers full-time university students and recent graduates a one-in-a-lifetime career opportunity.
We help you ease the cultural shock and homesickness by bringing you up to date with the latest events in the heart of California’s cultural, lifestyle & social hub.
From a money POV, an IT Internship with Silicon Journey:
Silicon Journey's internship program provides junior tech enthusiasts with the opportunity to work with top US tech companies
Our program focuses on building IT skills and knowledge, helping interns to develop their professional abilities and gain valuable experience
Interns will have the chance to work tech jobs in non-tech companies or tech startups in the Silicon Valley (San Francisco, California)
Most companies offer internships during the summer months. The duration can range from a few days up to a maximum of 12 months
How do we differ from Work and Travel?
Technology
Start-ups
Banking
Hospitality
Retail
High complexity, focused on developing technology skills
Low complexity, mostly unqualitifed labor
IT Wages, $30/h and up
Close to minimum wage, 10-15$/h
Very desirable for hires back in local country
Experience is not highly relevant for future hires
Top tech companies and startups with US Headquarters
Local businesses in services and hospitality
Business and personal networking opportunities with like-minded people
Work, work, work, then a bit of travel on your own
Introductions and recommendations with relevant employers
Zero attention given to what happens after
Around 3500$
Around 2500$
Industries
Technology
Start-Ups
Banking
Hospitality
Retail
Job complexity
High complexity, focused on developing technology skills
Low complexity, mostly unqualitifed labor
Wages
IT Wages, $30/h and up
Close to minimum wage, 10-15$/h
Career opportunities
Very desirable for hires back in local country
Experience is not highly relevant for future hires
Types of employers
Top tech companies and startups with US Headquarters
Local businesses in services and hospitality
Social Experience
Business and personal networking opportunities with like-minded people
Work, work, work, then a bit of travel on your own
Post - Experience
Introductions and recommendations with relevant employers
Zero attention given to what happens after
Price
Around 3500$
Around 2500$
From a money POV, an IT Internship with Silicon Journey:
A tech internship with Silicon Journey doesn't require you to get a second job. You will earn enough to have fun and enjoy life in the US
Housing, food, and other essentials are expensive in Silicon Valley. But no worries, the internship salary can cover any US city costs
You will get paid 3x more compared with work & travel opportunities. This is due to the nature of the Silicon Journey job openings
If you have remarkable capabilities, but not enough funds to start with Silicon Journey, know that US & Ro employers offer scholarships
To take part in an internship program with Silicon Journey, you must meet the following criteria:
Must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive)
Must hold an IT degree or be enrolled in an undergraduate program
Must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
Must not be accompanied by dependent children/ relatives
Must be a Romanian citizen - students with dual citizenship from within the European Union are also eligible
From a money POV, an IT Internship with Silicon Journey:
A tech internship with Silicon Journey doesn't require you to get a second job. You will earn enough to have fun and enjoy life in the US
Housing, food, and other essentials are expensive in Silicon Valley. But no worries, the internship salary can cover any US city costs
You will get paid 3x more compared with work & travel opportunities. This is due to the nature of the Silicon Journey job openings
If you have remarkable capabilities, but not enough funds to start with Silicon Journey, know that US & Ro employers offer scholarships
