New Generations Exchange Transition

History –Established in 1997 as short-term exchange for ages –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 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 (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?

Phone: Questions?