Programs expose visitors to different aspects of important national and global issues, and U.S. society, and culture through professional meetings, site visits, and substantive discussions with their U.S. counterparts. Working with community groups across the United States, the visitors visit as many as five cities during their program. World Learning designs and coordinates the program, including the professional component, administrative and logistical matters, and all cultural activities. Recent programs have looked at democracy and civil society in the U.S., and community based economic development efforts. World Learning arranges 10-day customized study tours for groups of Japanese municipal officials.
Programs examine local government issues through professional visits and lectures.
World Learning handles all professional arrangements, cultural activities, dinners at the homes of Americans, and all logistical support for the delegations. Courses are available in policy advocacy and conflict transformation. Instruction is available on SIT's campus in Vermont or elsewhere based on the client's requirements. Qualified candidate must be able to demonstrate significant professional experience in the provision of advice and technical assistance in helping design country specific connections between formal and non-formal education and training and work. Career and job counseling experience desirable.