Academic training is the name the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program uses for employment training or practical experience related to your field of study. Academic Training can offer a variety of training or employment situations (paid and unpaid, full-time or part-time) with one or more employers to supplement your academic program in the U.S. Complete this form and submit to iss@stedwards.edu for authorization. Work must be related to your field of study at St. Edward's. Your home university must email iss@stedwards.edu to give their permission for you to participate.