Join us on July 17, 2026 for Career Connections DC: Showcasing American Excellence, a dynamic experience designed to help U.S. exchange alumni turn their international experiences into meaningful career growth, civic engagement, and new opportunities for global partnership. Attendees will engage with alumni and experts through keynote remarks, panel discussions, interactive masterclasses, and skill-building sessions focused on career advancement, leadership, and mentorship. Sessions will explore themes including commercial diplomacy, emerging technology, and security, while creating space for attendees to build connections and learn from one another. On July 16, before the start of official programming, attendees may join a special visit to the National Archives and a networking reception, offering a memorable start of the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
We welcome applicants to share what inspires their interest in this opportunity and how participating would support their professional growth and career goals. In your application, we encourage you to reflect on what you hope to gain from the seminar, how it connects to your aspirations, and how you plan to apply the experience in your work and community.
While travel funding is limited, assistance with flights and lodging is available on a case-by-case basis for participants traveling from outside the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application will close on June 21, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time.
To learn more about Career Connections seminars, please visit the Career Connections seminars webpage.
For questions, please email USexchangealumni@irex.org.
Career Connections DC: Showcasing American Excellence
Join us on July 17, 2026 for Career Connections DC: Showcasing American Excellence, a dynamic experience designed to help U.S. exchange alumni turn their international experiences into meaningful career growth, civic engagement, and new opportunities for global partnership. Attendees will engage with alumni and experts through keynote remarks, panel discussions, interactive masterclasses, and skill-building sessions focused on career advancement, leadership, and mentorship. Sessions will explore themes including commercial diplomacy, emerging technology, and security, while creating space for attendees to build connections and learn from one another. On July 16, before the start of official programming, attendees may join a special visit to the National Archives and a networking reception, offering a memorable start of the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
We welcome applicants to share what inspires their interest in this opportunity and how participating would support their professional growth and career goals. In your application, we encourage you to reflect on what you hope to gain from the seminar, how it connects to your aspirations, and how you plan to apply the experience in your work and community.
While travel funding is limited, assistance with flights and lodging is available on a case-by-case basis for participants traveling from outside the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application will close on June 21, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time.
To learn more about Career Connections seminars, please visit the Career Connections seminars webpage.
For questions, please email USexchangealumni@irex.org.