GTA manages a number of programs designed to bring the international community and the citizens of Alabama together to participate in important global conversations. These programs educate and inform foreign visitors and local residents of the many similarities they share, as well as many of the differences that make our 21st century world such an interesting place.
These programs and services connect the diverse sectors of Alabama such as business, education, government agencies, and non-profit organizations through face-to-face interactions and meaningful cross-cultural exchange.
Global Ties Alabama’s portfolio includes fee for service customized cultural competency training that is designed to improve communication and collaboration between customers, constituents, and colleagues. GTA is the sister city coordinator for the Cities of Huntsville and Madison, Alabama.
The international exchange programs GTA hosts include but are not limited to the International Visitor Leadership Program, Open World, Fulbright Visiting Scholars, Youth Ambassador Exchange Programs, Transatlantic Media Network, Mentoring Partnerships for Young African Leaders, Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.
Adult Programs
International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP)
The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI)
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)
Open World
Fulbright
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Legislative Fellows Program
Youth Programming
Central American Youth Ambassadors (CAYA)
Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP)
Caribbean Ambassadors
UK Ambassadors
International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP)
The International Visitors Leadership Program was first launched in 1940. This foreign exchange program helps promising leaders from countries all over the world come to the United States in the hopes of expanding both their professional network and their understanding of U.S. foreign policy.
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The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI)
Beginning in 2016, the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative has launched over 300 alumni from across Europe forging the way for international partnerships. YTILI is a Fellowship Program created by the U.S. Department of State.
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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)
Founded by the United States Department of State, the Young Leaders of Americas Initiative empowers rising business and social entrepreneurs from across the world. Launched in 2015, YLAI helps entrepreneurs from Latin America, The Caribbean, and Canada engage in an annual fellowship and active online networking opportunity.
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Open World
The Open World Program enables 29,000 current and future leaders from Eastern European Countries of the former Soviet Union. Career launching introductions are made and relationships are formed during this annual program.
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Fulbright
With 75 years of global impact, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers diverse opportunities for U.S. academics, and professionals to teach, research, and conduct professional projects while attending seminars abroad.
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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program enhances leadership among international professionals who collaborate to address local and global challenges and foster change for our collective good.
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Youth Programming
Central American Youth Ambassadors (CAYA)
The Central American Youth Ambassador (CAYA) Program is a youth exchange program run by the US Department of State that aims to improve the leadership skills of young individuals from Central America and the US.
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Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP)
The Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) believes in the potential for great & lasting impact when leadership development programs target young emerging leaders and adults who empower them.
