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Host Company Agreement

ASSE Aspire Work and Travel Program

This agreement (Agreement) is made between ASSE International,Inc., doing business as Aspire Worldwide, LLC (ASSE

Aspire), located at 228 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California 92651 and Employer

___________________________________________________________________________(Host Company), CorporateAddress_____________________________________________________________________ and Site of Activity Address

__________________________________________________________________. The purpose of the Agreement is to establish the

respective rights and obligations of the parties thereto regarding the job placement of international students (Participants),

participating in the ASSE Aspire Work and Travel Program and specifically the Participant identified in the attached Job Offer. ASSE

Aspire is neither an employer nor Participant and, acting as a facilitator of employment, has the responsibility to ensure that the

Participant and Host Company comply with all applicable Department of State regulations. This agreement becomes effective on the

date it is signed.

The ASSE Aspire Work and Travel Program, as a U.S. Department of State designated Exchange Visitor Program, complies with the

U.S. Department of State regulations outlined in 22 CFR Part 63 and is the designated sponsor of each Work and Travel Participant

during their program.

ASSE Aspire agrees that it will ensure that all Participants placed in these positions will meet the basic qualifications identified intheir Job Offer. However, ASSE Aspire is not responsible for any misrepresentations regarding their qualifications made by the

Participants applying to the ASSE Aspire Work and Travel Program.

Host Company attests that all above information is current, true and correct.

Host Company agrees that it:

Initial x _____ 1. Will abide by the regulations governing the Exchange Visitor Program (22 CFR Part 62.32) as administered bU.S. Department of State.

Initial x _____ 2. Will place Participants only in seasonal or temporary jobs which are not otherwise being filled by Americansnot be displacing U.S. workers by employing J-1 visa students at the worksite(s) where they are placed. Will

Participants will work along-side American employees.

Initial x _____ 3.

Will observe all applicable local, state and federal labor laws including ensuring that the Participants placed rpay and benefits which meet or exceed those required by the higher of local, state or federal minimum wage

(including overtime).

Initial x _____ 4. Understands that the Participant is on a cultural exchange program encouraging Participants to interact withAmericans and avail themselves of 6 local sites of interest as of cultural or historic value and accepts that AS

Aspire is the U.S. Department of State designated sponsor of the Participant during his/her stay in the USA.

Initial x _____ 5. Will provide employment consistent with the employment terms outlined in the Job Offer to all Participants pthese positions and to this Participant, specifically.

Initial x _____ 6. Will immediately advise the Participant and ASSE Aspire of any proposed changes that will affect the job. Schanges include, but are not limited to, the location, pay, position, and length of employment.

Initial x _____ 7. Reserves the right to terminate employment at will, but agrees to make a good faith effort to retain Participanlong as the Participants meet the basic qualifications identified in their Job Offer and perform their assigned t

a satisfactory manner.

Initial x _____ 8. Will make a good faith effort to retain Participants in the event of a labor force reduction.Initial x _____ 9. Will notify ASSE Aspire promptly when the students arrive at the work site to begin their programs or have n

arrived by their program start date; when there are any changes or deviations in the job placements during the

program period; when the students are not meeting the requirements of their job placements; or when student

their position ahead of their planned departure due to either at will resignation or employer termination.

Initial x _____ 10. Will not employ Participants (1) in positions that are substantially commission-based and thus do not guarantParticipant will be paid minimum wage in accordance with local, state and federal standards for all hours wor

in sales positions that require Participants to purchase inventory that they must sell in order to support themse

(3) in domestic help positions in private homes (e.g., child care, elder care, gardener, chauffeur); (4) as pedica

rolling chair drivers or operators; (5) as operators of vehicles or vessels that carry passengers for hire and/or f

which commercial drivers licenses are required; (6) in any position related to clinical care that involves patien

contact; (7) in any position in the adult entertainment industry; (8)in positions that requiring work hours that f

predominantly between 10:00pm and 6:00am; (9) in positions that could be hazardous or require sustained ph

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contact (eg. Body piercing, tattooing, massages, manicuring, etc.); (9) as well as in positions directly involved

gambling chemical pest control, warehousing, catalogues online distribution, traveling fairs, camp counselors

interns, trainees, fish packing; (10) in any position that could bring notoriety or disrepute to the Exchange Vis

Program.

Initial x _____ 11. Will uphold the objectives of the ASSE Aspire Program by promoting cultural understanding and positiveexperiences for the Participants.

Initial x _____ 12. If housing and/or transportation is provided by the Host Company as a condition of employment, it will provihousing and/or transportation that is safe, comfortable, and in compliance with local, state and federal housinand regulations. The cost of housing is reasonable and affordable given the Participants compensation. If the

housing and/or transportation to the Participants is deducted from the Participants pay, the Host Company m

explicitly describe such arrangements and specify the market value of the housing and/or transportation in the

offer.

Initial x _____ 13. Host Company attests to not having experienced layoffs in the past 120 days nor lockouts or strikes.Initial x _____ 14. Has ______ maximum number of positions available for J-1 visa students provided by ASSE Aspire.Initial x _____ 15. Has ______ maximum number of positions available for J-1 visa students from all Sponsor Organizations.

Host Company acknowledges there is valid Workmens Compensation Policy. This coverage will be maintained for any and all

Participants program duration. Host Company further certifies, under penalty of perjury, that the below indicated Employer

Identification Number is true and correct. Host Company acknowledges the receipt of the copy of the Employer ResponsibilitiesWhen Hiring Foreign Workers and the Department of State Regulations Governing Exchange Visitor Programs. Host Company

understands and Agrees that our responsibilities under the agreement applies to all the students under the Host Companys

employment. Host Company understands that ASSE Aspire cannot guarantee visa approvals, arrival dates, or job performance of

Participants placed with Host Company. However, ASSE Aspire will make a good-faith effort to ensure that the Participants will

arrive on time to commence their employment with Host Company, abide by the terms of their employment and perform their

assigned tasks in satisfactory manner.

Season-Year:

(Spring/Summer/Winter)

Host Company:

Parent Company or DBA: EIN:

Telephone: Email:

Name: Date:

Signature: Title:

ASSE International, Inc. DBA Aspire Worldwide, LLC

Telephone: +1 949 494 4100 Email: info@aspireww.com

Name: Fei Jiang Date:

Signature: Title: Executive Director

mailto:info@aspireww.commailto:info@aspireww.commailto:info@aspireww.com