Kavi Quinn is Taking Food to the Next Level of Awesome On a good day at work, Kavi Quinn prepares dozens of deserts and on a great day he creates pastries of his own invention. Ask him about his best day ever on the job and without hesitation he will tell you that it was “creating a royal icing flood …
On a Mission to Change African Tech
Sam Kodo is on a mission. His plan is to modernize the African tech industry. This might sound like a huge effort for one person to take on, but Sam is no ordinary tech-guy: he’s a robotics man and has been since his early childhood. At eight years old he created his first robot…from scrap metal and old electronic components. …
Supporting Exchange Programs in Washington DC | Advocacy Day March 8 2018
The Alliance Abroad team helped support international exchange during a rally in Washington DC on March 8. We were particularly happy to hear Congressman Henry “Hank” Johnson’s (D-GA) spirited defense of these programs: “Department of State international exchange programs are a proven and cost-effective way for the United States to remain internationally competitive, develop American leaders, and promote American values. …
Take Action to Preserve the Summer Work Travel Program
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS. The Issue: Planned or proposed changes under the Trump Administration’s “America First,” policy may substantially impact the Summer Work Travel Program. These changes could substantially reduce the number of J1 visas. What does that mean to you? Your business may not have access to the staff required to sustain and support …
Help Shortage is Harming Business
This past 4th of July holiday, hit a record for Cape Cod. The tiny New England vacation resort was packed to the gills. The trouble is, “The Cape” as insiders call it, couldn’t handle the onslaught of sun and fun-seeking tourists. Overtaxed highways, restaurants and hotels stretched many seasonal businesses well beyond their limits. The record number of vacationers also …
Cultural Exchanges Creates Global Communities and Lasting Friendships
Global travel is an incredible experience, but traveling to a foreign country accompanied by 20 locals who happen to be friends, is one of the many gifts of cultural exchange! Gary Richards is a Sandusky, Ohio resident currently in Turkey, exploring the historic, beautiful and culturally-rich country with the many Turkish friends he met while participating in cultural exchange program …