by Laine Cavanaugh | Dec 4, 2020 | Alliance Commentary
The Alliance held its 2020 Annual Conference virtually over the days of October 28-29. The Alliance welcomed 245 attendees, including Alliance members, supporters, and more than 50 U.S. government representatives (many from the U.S. Department of State). The...
by Laine Cavanaugh | Sep 21, 2020 | Alliance Commentary
The Annual Conference is a platform for the international exchange community to engage in programmatic and policy discussions with representatives from key government agencies, including the U.S. Department of State. The Annual Conference is also an opportunity to network with partners and to develop the strategies necessary to address the challenges and opportunities facing our community.
by Laine Cavanaugh | Sep 14, 2020 | Alliance Commentary, Au Pair
As published in Medium on September 14, 2020. Families are managing challenges with their children going back to school in a world that certainly looks different than it did last September. Many school districts have returned to classes virtually and parents continue...
by Laine Cavanaugh | Sep 10, 2020 | Alliance Commentary
Because of Lack of International Exchange Program Participants, One in Five Businesses Could Not Open this Summer, Average Company Lost an Average of $470,000 The Alliance for International Exchange released today the findings of a national survey of predominantly...
by Ilir Zherka | Aug 21, 2020 | Alliance Commentary
As published in Medium on August 5, 2020. As Congress debates another round of coronavirus relief legislation, American businesses and families continue to struggle while the coronavirus pandemic maintains its tireless chokehold on the economy. The Administration has...
by Laine Cavanaugh | Aug 11, 2020 | Alliance Commentary
The Alliance for International Exchange and 103 others co-signed an amicus curiae brief led by the Society for Human Resource Management in support of J-1 Exchange Visitor Programs, which were included in a June 22 Presidential proclamation suspending some...