ABOUT US
Bringing a World of Talent to the Hospitality Industry
WIZANTIANA Educational Travel Center, was founded in 1991 and is located in Belgrade, Serbia. We specialize in delivering International Programs as staffing solutions for the Hospitality Industry.
Since opening our doors, we have placed thousands of qualified candidates in positions with the premier organizations in the Hotel, Resort, Country Club and Vacation Ownership industry. Our clients include the most prestigious names in the business with locations in leading vacation and convention destinations across the United States.
Our leadership team includes experienced hospitality human resource professionals who work with our clients to gain a clear understanding of the needs of their businesses. With this knowledge International Adventures develops viable seasonal staffing solutions and then carefully screens and selects potential international candidates for these opportunities.
The WIZ team knows experience is the key to success. As a result, WIZANTIANA only places hospitality and culinary school students, recent graduates, and experienced hospitality workers through our programs. We offer employment and training opportunities that will enhance the resumes of our participants and provide opportunity for growth and advancement when they return to their home countries. We utilize the following programs:
* J-1 Internship Program
* J-1 Trainee Program
* J-1 Work and Travel Program
Whether you are an international participant seeking an exciting hospitality work or training program in the USA, an employer looking to add experienced and motivated talent to your team, or an overseas affiliate looking for quality hospitality placements for your participants, then you need to contact WIZ Placement Team. We look forward to being of service to you.
WIZANTIANA Educational Travel Center is headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia. Our offices are open 9AM to 5:30pm EST. Monday thru Friday. Please contact us at:
WIZANTIANA Educational Travel Center
Cara Nikolaja II 90
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone: +(381) 11 34 49 413
Fax: +(381) 11 34 49 381
mail: office@wizantiana.co.rs
What are the benefits?
WIZ Placement Team has developed a strong network of experienced overseas affiliates that can supply experienced and highly motivated workers and trainees that can add a wealth of talent, experience and enthusiasm to your resort. All of our seasonal workers have previous hotel, restaurant or cruise line work experience. Our student participants are actively pursuing hospitality or culinary courses and have a vested interest in gaining practical experience to enhance their classroom education.
Here are just some of the benefits of utilizing international workers or trainees at your property:
• The Right Skill Set at the Right Time
– We will work with you to identify the periods when you need help the most. We will then recommend a program, or combination of programs to meet this demand. All of our participants have previous related work experience or education, so you are truly getting qualified help when you need it the most.
• An Eager, Motivated and Reliable Workforce
– Our participants are eager to work and willing to work as much overtime as needed by the business. Most program participants can only work for one employer while they are in the USA. This gives you fully flexibility with scheduling and workforce utilization.
• Financial Savings
– All international employees are subject to Federal Minimum Wage requirements, and must receive the same pay as US employees working in the same positions. However, they do not have to participate in your standard benefits plans resulting in a considerable “fringe”, or bottom line savings to your business. Also, Social Security Tax (FICA) and Federal Unemployment Insurance (FUTA) do not need to be paid for J-1 participants. This can result in a substantial saving in payroll taxes over the course of the season.
•Returning Workers
– Many of our participants can come back to the USA to work for future seasons, or return on a different visa program. This “repeatability” is another advantage for employers, as a returning worker can save the company substantial training dollars and eliminate the costs involved in bringing a new employee up to speed.
• Bi-Lingual Staff
– While English speaking skills will vary on an individual basis, we conduct a thorough pre-screening to ensure that every participant has the ability to speak and understand English at a level suitable for the position they will be hired into. In addition, strategic hiring from countries that match the demographic of your guests or workers can be an innovative way to improve guest service levels. Many of our participants speak two or three languages and can be an asset in your high guest contact departments and assist in making guests from these same countries immediately feel at home.
• Workplace Diversity
– The introduction of international employees can be a valuable supplement to ongoing workplace diversity initiatives.
How we work
After we fully understand your needs, the WIZ Placement Team team will recommend the program or programs that will be the best fit for your property. We will then work closely with you through all stages involved in the candidate selection and visa application process. We guide you through the process from initial consultation up until your participants arrive in the USA to commence their work or training program. Even after arrival we are always on hand to assist with any questions that may arise. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, ongoing program support, and honest, open, and timely communication.
We will provide
* Support with all visa application paperwork and processing.*Recruitment assistance to include pre-screening, selection and placement of qualified candidates.
* The ability to participate in one of our overseas recruiting trips.
* Coordination of all job offers and visa applications.
* Dedicated account managers to guide you through each step with regular communication and updates.
* Assistance with housing and transportation through our trusted network of providers.
* 24-hour emergency support to our employers and participants.
* Emergency medical insurance for all participants - at no cost to the employer.
