Exchange Alumni

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[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

New year, new home for #ExchangeAlumni 🏠 All Exchange Alumni updates will now be shared via @ECAatState, your hub for program updates, alumni opportunities, and impact stories. Follow us there to stay engaged!

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

@USEmbassyLome Love to see it! 🙌🏼

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

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[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

Exchange Alumni recently gathered in Seattle for Career Connections Seattle: Advancing American Tech Excellence. 💻

Alumni networked with local industry leaders and explored how tech drives innovation, opportunity, and impact at home and abroad! 💡

@ECAatState @StateDept #ExchangeAlumni

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

Calling all U.S. #ExchangeAlumni: Want to learn how to use Artificial Intelligence in a professional context? Join @GlobalTiesUS and @exchangealumni for a #CareerConnections webinar on Thursday, September 4 at 5:30 p.m. ET. Sign up today via the #AlumniResourceCenter: https://t.co/qSt38ZNHRi

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

An #AEIF project in Argentina is supporting small business leaders as they navigate ongoing economic reforms and new opportunities for growth. Through a three-day immersive program, close to 50 alumni of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) collaborated on solutions to challenges. 💪 #FutureAtHome @ECAatState @EmbajadaEEUUarg

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

#ExchangeAlumni Zackary S. Lash led a project to provide communities in coastal regions of Colombia with localized training and leadership skills they need to build a brighter #FutureAtHome. #CDAF @CLSscholarship @ECAatState @StateDept @USEmbassyBogota

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

#ExchangeAlumni Sebastian Arevalo Sánchez is creating a safer Colombia with his #AEIF project by strengthening entrepreneurial skills and establishing partnerships with local and U.S. companies to make sure that Colombians build their #FutureAtHome. #AEIF @YLAINetwork @StateIVLP @ECAatState @StateDept @USEmbassyBogota @fpasoslibres

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

In Uruguay, #ExchangeAlumni Daniel Lassevich is leading an #AEIF project that helps rural communities expand economic opportunity. By training family farmers in sustainable practices and entrepreneurship, the initiative supports stronger local livelihoods - making it easier for families to build a #FutureAtHome. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇾

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

@YLAINetwork #ExchangeAlumni Amy Campos and her team in Honduras are fostering entrepreneurship in the fashion industry. With the support of an #AEIF grant, their project, El Taller, has since created new jobs in the local economy. #FutureAtHome @ECAatState @usembassyhn

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Turning global journeys into career successes. ✨

#CareerConnections helps U.S. @ExchangeAlumni turn their global experience into professional career growth. This nationwide seminar series provides networking opportunities and leadership development, delivering real results: 32% of participants secure new jobs after attending.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Queena Bergen led Hip Hop workshops in Costa Rica with Next Level to reduce conflict in communities. Now, as an U.S. #ExchangeAlumni, she’s continued her impact at #CareerConnections by connecting with fellow alumni, engaging with potential employers, and exploring new opportunities to turn her global experience into lasting change. 🌍 @ExchangeAlumni

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

Congratulations, #ExchangeAlumni!

[U.S. Embassy Haiti @USEmbassyHaiti]

Le 19 juillet, nous avons célébré 20 femmes entrepreneures haïtiennes qui ont obtenu leur diplôme de #AWEHaiti!
En dépit des défis liés à la sécurité, elles ont bouclé le programme, renforcé leurs compétences et sont désormais prêtes à développer leurs entreprises, créer des emplois et stimuler l'économie haïtienne.
Merci, CEDEL, pour votre partenariat!
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On July 19, we celebrated 20 Haitian women entrepreneurs who graduated from #AWEHaiti!
Despite security challenges, they completed the program, strengthened their skills & are ready to grow their businesses, create jobs & boost Haiti’s economy.
Thank you, CEDEL, for your partnership!

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

#CareerConnectionsDC is starting now!

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Game plan: 📈 career growth and 🌍 global impact. Chineze Nwagbo, retired pro basketball player and Sports Envoy, is heading to #CareerConnections in D.C. to connect with leaders and #ExchangeAlumni using global experience to drive change—and strengthen the U.S. 🏀

@SportsDiplomacy

[U.S. Mission to ASEAN @USMission2ASEAN]

📚 Strengthening Teachers, Building Futures 🌏

EduSEA, an AEIF-funded team of alumni from Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, and a #YSEALINext-initiated group, recently completed their second round of teacher training in Southern Laos – this time in Pakse and surrounding areas.

With support from the U.S. Mission to ASEAN and @StateDept, they equipped local educators with modern, student-centered teaching methods — tools often unavailable in the region.

Why does it matter? Because better education builds more prosperous countries and stronger international partners. 🇺🇸 works closely with our partners to make us all safer, stronger, and more prosperous.💡🤝🇺🇸

@exchangealumni
@ECAatState
@yseali

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

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[주한미국대사관 U.S. Embassy Seoul @USEmbassySeoul]

🎉 Congratulations to the 22 inspiring entrepreneurs who graduated from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs #AWE program sponsored by @Coupang! Empowering women, fostering innovation, and strengthening 🇺🇸🇰🇷ties! Learn more: https://t.co/NZ95TAaMeP

[Under Secretary of State Sarah B. Rogers @UnderSecPD]

As a @StateIVLP alumnus, President-elect @NawrockiKn embodies the enduring impact of international exchanges. Under his and @POTUS's leadership, our nations’ people-to-people ties will only grow stronger.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

.@StateDept exchange programs deliver results. Americans and international participants build skills, tackle global challenges, and form lasting connections. From tech and entrepreneurship to English language learning, the experiences shape lives long after the program ends.

[Exchange Alumni @exchangealumni]

Are you a U.S. citizen #ExchangeAlumni wondering how to translate your #InternationalExchange experience for the private sector? Apply for #CareerConnections to learn about opportunities available across the DC metro area: https://t.co/n7mLmg6pdQ #PublicDiplomacy 🌍 @ECAatState

[ElsaMarie D'Silva (she/her) 🇮🇳 @elsamariedsilva]

According to Linkedin’s 2025 Grad’s Guide report, Community & Social Services, Marketing, and Human Resources have emerged as the fastest-growing top three functions that graduates across both Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes are entering today.
#LinkedinNews #Gradsguide25