Working or volunteering abroad gives young people greater knowledge, acceptance, and respect for other cultures, which is vital for the development of future generations. Work and volunteer abroad programmes are essential in the cultural awareness and international education of students today. Member organisations of WYSE Work Abroad place tens of thousands of young people in culturally oriented, quality work abroad & volunteer programmes every year. WYSE Work Abroad is the world’s … Read More...
Landing a job at a summer camp or at an amusement park is a rite of passage for many young Americans. Those jobs also appeal to foreigners participating in a cultural exchange using . But with U.S. youth unemployment at 25 percent, Congress is now taking a close look at the J-1 visa exchange program. This visa category was created decades ago to promote cultural exchange. Overseas applicants go through an American company that sponsors, screens and places them in jobs. Most work as camp … Read More...
Looking for one event where you can meet the global youth travel industry? Join us this September for another great WYSTC, this year in beautiful Sydney. Three days of great seminars, excellent networking opportunities and customized business appointments await you, with special early registration rates available until 30 April. WYSTC Sweepstake Register and pay for WYSTC before the end of April and you’ll be eligible to win ONE of these fantastic prizes, giving you a real taste and feel for … Read More...
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a United Nations specialized agency, is the leading international organization with the decisive and central role in promoting the development ofresponsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practicalsource of tourism know-how. Its membership includes 154countries, 7 territories, 2 permanent observers and over 400 Affiliate … Read More...
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the leading voice and authority on travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region, will once again be an active supporter at this year’s World Youth & Student Travel Conference in Sydney. “We are honoured to have PATA join us at this year’s event,” David Chapman, Director General of WYSE Travel Confederation said. “Both organizations have a shared sense of purpose, whether it’s bringing together various sectors of the tourism industry to … Read More...
WYSTC 2013
Looking for one event where you can meet the global youth travel industry? Join us this September for another great WYSTC, this year in beautiful Sydney. Three days of great seminars, excellent networking opportunities and customized business appointments await you, with special … [Read More...]
Board Elections
In September 2013, representatives of our members will once again have the opportunity to actively shape the association take membership to another level contribute their skills and expertise by being elected to represent the members and industry on the WYSE Work Abroad Executive … [Read More...]
