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Stevens Initiative, a program of the Aspen Institute, is preparing rising generations of leaders.
Learn MoreOur Work in Virtual Exchange
We champion the value and impact of virtual exchange.
We empower our network to create more opportunities for rising generations.
We advance approaches to scale and chart a course for the future.
What is virtual exchange?
Virtual exchange uses everyday technology to connect young people from around the world for learning and collaboration, immersing them in digital spaces to gain practical skills and build friendships along the way.
Learn more about the programs we support here.
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact
Explore highlights from our journey, see the global impact of our partners and participants, and reflect on the milestones that have shaped our work.
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Why Virtual Exchange?
- Builds critical skills, which will lead to more prosperous communities and economies around the globe.
- Empowers future global leaders.
- An innovative way to enrich students’ academic needs while applying standards and learning goals in real world contexts.
Virtual exchange has the potential to enhance educational, business, and out of school settings through its power to build skills that are in demand across any industry — from mastering new languages, to interpersonal competencies, to digital awareness, to dialogue skills, and more. In an evaluation of Stevens Initiative-supported programs in spring 2024, 89% reported increases in their job skills as a result of participating in virtual exchange.
Virtual exchange provides young people with opportunities to build mutual understanding and collaboratively solve global challenges with peers from around the world. 77% of J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative program participants in spring 2024 have more confidence in their ability to have an impact in their home country.
Programs can be incorporated into existing curriculum for immersive, experiential learning that goes beyond textbooks, giving young people opportunities to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to settings that resemble their future.
Virtual exchange has the potential to enhance educational, business, and out of school settings through its power to build skills that are in demand across any industry — from mastering new languages, to interpersonal competencies, to digital awareness, to dialogue skills, and more. In an evaluation of Stevens Initiative-supported programs in spring 2024, 89% reported increases in their job skills as a result of participating in virtual exchange.
Virtual exchange provides young people with opportunities to build mutual understanding and collaboratively solve global challenges with peers from around the world. 77% of J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative program participants in spring 2024 have more confidence in their ability to have an impact in their home country.
Programs can be incorporated into existing curriculum for immersive, experiential learning that goes beyond textbooks, giving young people opportunities to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to settings that resemble their future.
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