new generations exchange transition
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New Generations Exchange Transition. History Established in 1997 as short-term exchange for ages 18-25 Within past year, of the 8,500 annual student exchanges only 235 were NGE (>3%) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
New Generations Exchange Transition
• History– Established in 1997 as short-term exchange for
ages 18-25– Within past year, of the 8,500 annual student
exchanges only 235 were NGE (>3%)– Given the low participation rate, and the large
investment and administrative responsibilities borne by each district the RI Board requested an alternative model to support and grow the program
New Generations Exchanges
• May 2011 - RI Board requested transition plan for New Generations Exchanges
• Youth Exchange committee and regional Youth Exchange groups were consulted
• May 2012 – Feedback from regional groups was presented to the Board
New Generations Exchanges
New Generations Service Exchange
• Will be under the oversight of the district New Generations Service committees
• Open to Adults ages 18-30 (majority in the host country)• The exchange must include a strong humanitarian or
vocational service component, e.g. service project, internship, or vocational training
• Flexible. For individuals or groups• Last up to six months• Funded locally. No funding mechanism through RI or TRF
What is New Generations Service Exchange?
• Long-term and short-term exchanges• Age range still 15-19, or over if mutually
agreed upon by the partner districts• RI Certification requirements must continue to
be met• Prearranged New Generations Exchanges
may continue through 30 June 2014
How does this effect Youth Exchange?
• Freedom to develop flexible exchange experiences
• Great way to attract potential members• More time and resources available to
devote to expanding the program
What are the benefits of this new model?
• Vocational (group)• Internship (single)• Volunteer (single)
How can we start the new model?