Description
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to implement the FY 2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) high school exchange program. The program requires managing overseas operations, recruiting and selecting inbound participants, arranging travel, and overseeing database and website management. The program also involves managing host family and school placements for inbound foreign participants in the United States, organizing "American Excellence" enhancement activities, and providing ongoing monitoring and support. Key activities include up to 270 foreign high school participants studying in the U.S. for an academic semester, living with host families, attending high school, performing community service, and participating in American Excellence enhancement activities.
• Manage overseas operations and coordinate the overall program
• Recruit and select inbound participants and arrange travel
• Oversee database and website management for all inbound participants
• Manage host family and school placements for inbound foreign participants
• Organize "American Excellence" enhancement activities and provide ongoing monitoring and support
• Equip American youth participants with language skills and cross-cultural competencies essential for success in international business, diplomacy, and security