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...

The Best Practices Manual of WYSE Work Abroad provides an in-depth analysis of the different programmes in the work & volunteer travel sector. Five separate chapters look at Internship Programmes Volunteering Programmes Work and Study Programmes Work and Travel Programmes Youth Mobility Programmes. outlining procedures, guidelines, and standards for the operation of successful and quality programmes, along with a glossary of commonly used industry terminologies. Furthermore, a … 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...]
VIDEO CONTEST

Join the 2013 "Expand Your Horizons" Video Contest We invite all of our member organisations to promote the 2013 contest to their programme participants! Help us showcase the importance and value of work / volunteer abroad programmes, and give them the opportunity to … [Read More...]
INDUSTRY NEWS
China stresses cultural exchange with world
May 20, 2013 By wyseworkabroad
China attaches great importance to cultural cooperation and exchanges with the world and will progressively expand the opening up in this area, a senior Chinese culture official said. "So far, China has signed cultural cooperation agreements with 149 countries and 485 implementation plans for cultural exchange and cooperation with 97 countries to promote mutual trust and friendship," Vice Minister of Culture Zhao Shaohua said at an international congress on culture and sustainable … [Read More...]
Best Jobs’ competition boosts interest in working holidays
May 17, 2013 By wyseworkabroad
A Tourism Australia survey has revealed that seven out of ten people (72%) who entered its 'Best Jobs in the World' competition are planning to apply for an Australian working holiday visa, with four out of ten (39%) seriously considering taking a working holiday within the next six months. The online survey was completed by nearly 15,000 of the 330,000 people who entered the global competition, aimed at encouraging more young people to visit Australia under the country's Working Holiday … [Read More...]
CIEE Teach Abroad Announces New Short-Term Programme
May 16, 2013 By wyseworkabroad
Beginning in fall 2013, CIEE (WYSE Work Abroad member organisation) will offer a three month volunteer teaching opportunity for anyone looking to improve their Spanish-language skills while dedicating themselves to making a difference in a welcoming community. As part of a nationwide, government sponsored, multilingual initiative, CIEE places program participants in public schools (primary or secondary) in the region of Castilla-La Mancha, made famous by Cervantes' Don Quixote and the "Man … [Read More...]
Almost 50,000 Irish took up visas in Australia and Canada last year
May 15, 2013 By wyseworkabroad
Almost 50,000 Irish people took up visas in Australia and Canada last year, an Oireachtas committee has heard. More than 25,800 Irish people received working holiday visas for Australia last year; 4,500 Irish-born citizens became permanent residents of Australia; and 645 were given student visas, said Niall Burgess of the Department of Foreign Affairs. In Canada, 6,680 Irish people were given temporary visas, more than 6,000 were given working visas and 5,350 were given working holiday … [Read More...]



