Boost your job prospects with an international workplace training in your desired profession. See what your studies look like in a business, government or NGO, while making your CV or resume more attractive to employers.
Achieve your global ambitions with AFS
International programs for college students, young adults and teachers
What’s your passion?
Internships
Language Learning
Volunteer Abroad
Teaching
Gap Year Opportunities
An extraordinary cultural impact
“Participating in a cultural exchange experience after I completed university, with a more mature thinking and security, has made it a fruitful and peaceful journey. The cultural impact of what I experienced in Denmark was extraordinary and led to my personal and professional growth. I aim to apply the experiences I had by making a difference in the lives of the people around me everywhere I go.”
— Rennan Rojas, Brazilian volunteer in Denmark
Where do you want to go?
Putting things into a perspective
“This experience changed my life forever. It forces you to adjust, to put things in perspective, to become independent, patient, grateful, and gives you an open-mind. My experience made me who I am today, helped me to get my first job in Belgium, introduced me to my best friends, convinced me even more that volunteer work is enriching and gave me long life memories.”
— Saskia De Jonghe, Belgian volunteer in Zambia
The Global Competence Certificate
AN IMPORTANT CREDENTIAL FOR INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONALS
This state-of-the-art Global Competence Certificate (GCC) program prepares you to successfully navigate new cultural environments—during your experience and long after you finish the program. Online intercultural learning modules combined with in-person sessions help you develop practical and global skills, knowledge and attitudes that employers need and mission-driven organizations believe will help achieve their social impact goals.
Ready to enter the job market
“Getting away from your comfort zone and pushing your boundaries is what this is all about. In that process you discover a part of yourself you did not know. After 8 months I feel a confidence I have never felt before. I feel ready to enter the job market and to make something out of my life. I want to encourage other young people to take the step to go abroad. You will come back with happy memories, crazy stories and loads of confidence.”
— Marjolein Dieltiens, Belgian volunteer in Denmark
A global perspective; a valued competitive edge
Stand out from your peers by adding “global” to your personal and professional identity. Stimulating AFS experiences provide young adults with a clear advantage in many ways and every profession—at home and around the world. That’s because living, studying, working and volunteering abroad helps you become more confident in unfamiliar settings, while sharpening practical cross-cultural skills valued in many universities, NGOs and workplaces.
Build essential skills for an international workforce
Learn another language to communicate across cultures
Enhance any professional study with global experience
Experience another country without being a tourist
Volunteer on the other side of the world
The next generation of outstanding AFS programs.
Trusted organization. Proven track record. Lifelong connections.
Born from AFS values, adult programs are organized by a network of well-respected AFS and other organizations. We help adults find the right international program to achieve your personal and professional goals. Benefit from an international community of friends, qualified staff and passionate volunteers ready to help you achieve your dreams.