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Community Support Group for Summer Work Travel Summit 2024
December 3, 2024
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InterExchange participated in the BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Community Support Group (CSG) Summit, held from November 12-15, 2024, in Myrtle Beach. The summit was a national gathering for communities that host Bridge USA participants on the Summer Work Travel (SWT) program. It brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of State, local government officials, Police Department representatives and community leaders to discuss the SWT program and its impact on both participants, host employers and the local community.
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