2026 Summer Work Travel CSG Summit
We are excited to announce the BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Community Support Group Summit, a unique event designed to bring together American host communities, local host employers, and key program stakeholders who play a crucial role in the Summer Work Travel program. This summit is your chance to engage with a network of dedicated community groups, volunteers, organizations, program sponsors and hosts, elected officials, and the U.S. Department of State, to exchange experiences, best practices, and build lasting connections.
Why Attend?
- Empower Connections: Meet like-minded community members, hosts and program stakeholders who share your commitment to cultural exchange and support of Summer Work Travel program participants. Form new connections and expand your network.
- Enhance Your Knowledge: Learn from the diverse experiences of fellow Community Support Group members, volunteers, program hosts and other stakeholders supporting program particpants in various communities across the United States.
- Inspire Growth: Participate in interactive and insightful discussions, and inspiring talks that will enhance your ability to provide meaningful experiences for international participants in your area and beyond.
Who Should Attend?
- Current Community Support Group members, volunteers, and host employers of the BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel program.
- Community representatives interested in organizing a Community Support Group for Summer Work Travel program participants in their area.
- Potential hosts interested in joining the program.
- Elected officials, community leaders, and supporters of cultural exchange.
- Anyone involved in creating safe, welcoming, and culturally enriching environments for Summer Work Travel program participants.
- J-1 Visa Summer Work Travel program sponsors.
Volunteering with Keep Sevier Beautiful
We are introducing a new component to our summit – a volunteer opportunity! In collaboration with Keep Sevier Beautiful, summit attendees will join spring season exchange visitors for a cleanup of The Spur, an area within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on March 24, 2026. We encourage all attendees to join us in this beautification project by signing up HERE.