[wanabidii] Press Releases: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program Celebrates 30 Years

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program Celebrates 30 Years 06/12/2014 08:10 PM EDT Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program Celebrates 30 Years Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 12, 2014 In recognition of 30 years of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) with Germany, the U.S. Department of State will welcome current American and German participants, as well as officials and program alumni who have made significant impacts in their communities, to a commemoration event on June 13 at the State Department. The governments of the United States and Germany created CBYX in 1983 to develop a cadre of transatlantic leaders who would strengthen ties between the younger generations, improve career skills, and expand global perspectives and awareness. Now 30 years and 23,000 participants after the first exchanges in 1984, the program has strengthened relations between the two nations. Successful CBYX program alumni now include members of the German Bundestag, State ministers, officers at the United Nations, German and U.S. diplomats, journalists at major news outlets, and the founders of numerous businesses in Germany and the United States. At the event, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan and Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland will acknowledge how the program has equipped emerging leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed, and for investing in an enduring partnership between the American and German people. Approximately 120 alumni, representatives, and participants will come together to honor the anniversary of the exchange, including students who are returning home after having completed their year of study in the United States. For further information, please contact eca-press@state.gov. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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