Career Connections brings together U.S. citizens who are alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs with expert career coaches, professionals from diverse fields, and international leaders. Whether you’re changing careers, looking to advance, or just starting out, these seminars provide invaluable opportunities to network with leaders in your community.
Upcoming Career Connections Seminars
Indianapolis, Indiana - April 19-21, 2023
Calling U.S. citizen ExchangeAlumni! Are you interested in leveling up your resume, networking with local leaders, and learning how to fully use your ExchangeAlumni experience in your community? Join the Office of Alumni Affairs, Global Ties U.S., and the International Center from April 19-21 in Indianapolis, IN for the first in-person Career Connections seminar of the year. This seminar will gather up to 60 U.S. ExchangeAlumni for sessions on career exploration, resume and grant writing, and more!
Apply here by Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 11:59pm ET to secure your spot! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Alumni attendees living 30-300 miles outside of the host seminar location can also apply to be considered for the Career Connections Travel Assistance Program which provides lodging and small stipends to alumni attendees traveling to the seminar host city.
We will be hosting additional in-person seminars in Washington D.C., and two additional cities in 2023. Please check back for more information regarding future events. For information on our virtual events, please visit the Career Connections Global+ webpage.
Seminar Benefits:
- Meet with seasonal professionals from a variety of fields and explore pathways to careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
- Learn how to translate the skills gained through your exchange to the job market
- Connect with fellow ExchangeAlumni and expert speakers to grow your professional network
Participant Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen alumni of a U.S. government-sponsored exchange program
- Must have availability to participate in all seminar activities
- *Note that all participants are responsible for financing their travel to and from seminars
Past Career Connections Seminar Locations:
- Boston, MA - October 2022
- Albuquerque, NM - September 2022
- Washington D.C. - July 2022
- Austin, TX - January 2020
- New York, NY - October 2019
- Los Angeles, CA - July 2019
- Denver, CO - April 2019
- Raleigh, NC - February 2019
Ready to get started? Follow International Exchange Alumni on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on where we'll be hosting the next seminar. Join the conversation by using #CareerConnections and #ExchangeAlumni!
Career Connections is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by Global Ties U.S. in partnership with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
