Design Your Own Program
Bring your goals to Vermont - and we will build the experience around them.
The Vermont Council on World Affairs partners with organizations, schools, businesses, embassies, and the Department of State to design high-impact international exchange experiences for both adult professionals and youth leaders. With decades of experience implementing exchange programs and hosting high-level international delegations, we understand how to create exchanges that are strategic, meaningful, and results-driven.
Drawing on this foundation, we offer fully customized programs tailored to your specific objectives. Whether you are planning a professional delegation, executive visit, youth leadership exchange, school partnership, or thematic study tour, the VCWA will design and manage a program that delivers lasting value.
What We Offer
Fully Customized Programs
Wide Range of Focus Areas
Professional Exchanges & Fellowships
Congressional & Government Delegations
Educational & Youth Programs
Interested in learning more about our work? Explore our current exchange programs.
Why Work with the VCWA?
Tailored to Your Needs
Every program is customized. No templates or one-size-fits-all. We work with you to shape an agenda that supports your goals - whether it’s business development, cross-cultural exchange, professional learning, global partnership building, executive engagement, congressional or government delegations (federal and state), fellowship programs, educational initiatives, tourism experiences, or curated historical visits.
Expert Coordination & Local Insight
We handle the details from logistics and scheduling to introductions and community connections so your group can focus on building lasting relationships and creating impact.
Flexible Formats
Programs can range from short, focused visits to multi-day professional exchanges, depending on your objectives and budget.
Strategic Meetings & Networking
Site Visits & Workshops
Comprehensive Logistics Management
Cultural & Historical Experiences
Seamless, End-to-End Support
Let’s Build Your Program
Whether you are a corporate team, international delegation, entrepreneur, professional group, or school, we can partner with you to create an exchange experience that matches your goals, interests, and schedule.
Contact Us to Get Started
Email: info@vcwa.org
Phone: (802) 557-0018
Participating Countries
Brazil
Costa Rica
Eswatini
Gambia
Hungary
Iraq
Jordan
Latvia
Laos
Mexico
Nigeria
N. Macedonia
Norway
Mozambique
Morocco
Qatar
Romania
Serbia
South Africa
Thailand
United States
Recent Program Themes
Agriculture
Business Development
Civic Engagement
Creative Arts
Cultural Preservation
Cybersecurity
Economic Development
Education
Entrepreneurship
Global Health
Journalism
Local and State Government
National Security
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Rule of Law
Technology and AI
Workforce Development
Youth Development
“From the insightful leadership sessions to the rich exchanges, each experience has left an impact on us. We’ve returned home not only with wonderful memories, but with confidence to make meaningful change in our communities.
- VCWA Exchange Visitor from Guinea