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The best way to learn about gap year options and connect with gap year program providers is to connect face-to-face at a gap year fair, virtual or in-person event. With more and more students choosing to take gap time this year, there is a growing need for students, parents, and educational professionals to become aware of the advantages of taking “time out” from traditional education and “time on” for experiential learning.
USA Gap Year Fairs is an annual circuit of 40+ events that bring together reputable gap year organizations, interested students and parents, educational professionals, and gap year experts. For the past 15 years, the circuit has crossed North America each winter; this year, the events have been redesigned to meet a virtual format. As the premiere event series of its kind, the fairs have provided students with a broad exposure to gap year programs that encourage active learning through travel, cultural immersion, service, work experience, and mentorship.. Opportunities for face-to-face conversations with gap year program providers, trip leaders, advisors, and gap year alumni offer attendees a personal and individualized experience. Each event begins with a presentation by gap year advisors and alumni. These gap year experts provide attendees with a rich overview of the gap year option, share relevant data, highlight authentic student experiences, and provide tips and resources to help guide families through gap year research. USA Gap Year Fairs Gap Year Programs To register for the FREE USA Gap Year Fair: https://www.gooverseas.com/gap-year/usa-fairs/schedule For more information on USA Gap Year Fairs, visit www.USAGapYearFairs.org
PROGRAM | WEBSITE | TYPE/EXPLAIN |
Action Quest | www.actionquest.com | Expeditionary Learning |
AFS Intercultural Institute | www.afs.org | Intercultural / Peace |
Americans Corp for National Service | www.americorps.org | Humanitarian, etc./Helps pay college loans |
ASSE or World Heritage | www.world-heritage.org | International Student Exchange Programs. Students can pick their adventure – a full year, 5-month , 3-month or a summer language program |
Audubon Expedition Institute | www.getonthebus.org | Environmental |
City Year | www.cityyear.org | Community Service |
Class Afloat | www.classafloat.com | Shipboard Classes |
Council on International Educational Exchange | www.ciee.org | Study/Work abroad |
Calleva Gap Year | https://calleva.org/gap-2/ | Offer two semester-based Gap Programs, Connect with your creativity & leadership potential |
Cultural Experiences Abroad | https://abroadreviews.com/cea-cultural-experiences-abroad | Study aboard Reviews |
Disney Career Start Program | https://jobs.disneycareers.com/ | |
Dynamy Internship Year | https://www.dynamy.org/ | Real world experience with hands-on internships. |
Eagle’s Nest Foundation | www.enf.org | Experiential education for young people |
Full Sail | https://www.fullsail.edu/ |
Real World Education; Recording arts/Film/Video Production, Multimedia
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Gap Year Solutions | https://gapyearsolutions.com | Independent Gap Year advisor and coach helps family find options |
Global Citizen Year | www.globalcitizenyear.org | Apprenticeships |
Global Programs | www.globalprograms.com | International study/teaching |
Go Abroad | www.goabroad.com | US and International Programs |
Go Overseas | https://www.gooverseas.com/gap-year | Listings and reviews of programs |
International Projects for Youth Exchange | www.gap.org.uk | International projects listings |
International Language School, Educational Tours, Service Learning | www.ef.com | International service learning understanding and language Education |
Island School | www.islandschool.org | Programs designed to connect students intimately with their environment through on-going work in sustainable development and environmental stewardship. A common mission of Leadership Effecting Change. |
Nacel Open Door | www.nacelopendoor.org | International understanding and anguage education |
National Outdoor Leadership Schools | www.iois.edu.com | Eco-friendly courses and travel |
Putney PreCollege | goputney.com | Go beyond the classroom; 9-12 grade. Includes, language, service learning, and student travel. |
Rustic Pathways | www.rusticpathways.com/gap | Gap Year Programs All Over the World |
US Department of Agriculture | https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/civilrights/agdiscovery/agdiscovery-program | Hands-on experience with plant and animal through labs, workshops, and field trips; Students participate in character- and team-building activities. |
Verto | https://vertoeducation.org/ | A Gap Year Without the Gap |
*Arlington Public Schools does not sponsor, endorse, recommend or screen the individuals or companies whose offers are posted here. Families and students are reminded that they need to complete their own research on these individuals or companies to determine if they wish to engage in any of their opportunities or services.