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SUMMARY:2026 Summer Work Travel CSG Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhy Attend?\n\nEmpower 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.\nEnhance Your Knowledge: Learn from the diverse experiences of fellow Community Support Group members\, volunteers\, program hosts\, and other stakeholders who support program Exchange Visitors in communities across the United States.\nInspire Growth: Participate in interactive and insightful discussions and inspiring talks that will enhance your ability to provide meaningful experiences for Exchange Visitors in your area and beyond.\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nCurrent Community Support Group members\, volunteers\, and host employers of the BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel program.\nCommunity representatives interested in organizing a Community Support Group for Summer Work Travel program participants in their area.\nPotential hosts interested in joining the program.\nElected officials\, community leaders\, and supporters of cultural exchange.\nAnyone involved in creating safe\, welcoming\, and culturally enriching environments for Summer Work Travel program participants.\nJ-1 Visa Summer Work Travel program sponsors.\n\nVolunteering with Keep Sevier Beautiful\nWe 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. \nEvent Accommodation \n1. Want to Stay Like a J-1?\nAs part of the CSG Conference experience\, we are pleased to offer complimentary housing at the IRH Pigeon Forge facility for all conference participants. Rooms will be shared (two guests per room)\, and guests may check in and out at any time that best aligns with their travel plans. Transportation to the CSG Summit will be provided. \nGet all the details here.  \nSign Up Here \n\n  Book a Hotel \n\nYou can also book rooms at the Hilton – Black Fox Hotel with special rates starting at $169 per night. \n			\n				Book your room
URL:https://csgnational.org/event/2026-summer-work-travel-csg-summit/
LOCATION:Black Fox Lodge\, 3171 Parkway\, Pigeon Forge\, TN\, 37863\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Events,Pigeon Forge, TN
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