Fee-for-Service Programs
Customized International Exchange & Professional Engagement
Need assistance implementing an international exchange program in Georgia?
Fee-for-Service programs are customized international exchange programs administered by the Georgia Council for International Visitors outside the scope of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. These programs are designed for organizations seeking tailored, outcomes-driven international engagement aligned to specific professional, educational, or institutional objectives.
GCIV manages the full scope of program development and delivery, including professional meetings, conferences, dialogues, training programs, fellowships, transportation, cultural outings, dinner hospitality and other public or private events.
Who Participates?
Fee-for-Service programs serve:
International professionals and delegations across multiple sectors
Public and private organizations seeking targeted global engagement
U.S. and international institutions with specific learning or collaboration goals
Former clients and partners include Global Ties U.S., Foreign Service Institute, International Executive Service Corps, and Formación Global Integral.
International Visitors Experience
Participants in Fee-for-Service programs engage in:
Structured professional meetings and site visits
Conferences, workshops, or training sessions
Dialogue with sector experts and community leaders
Cultural and community-based activities that provide local context
Programs are carefully designed to ensure that each visit supports defined learning objectives while offering a meaningful view of American professional and civic life.
Role of Georgia Hosts
Georgia professionals, organizations, and community members contribute by:
Serving as subject-matter experts and speakers
Hosting meetings, trainings, or site visits
Participating in professional dialogue and exchange
GCIV coordinates all logistics and programming to ensure each engagement is efficient, purposeful, and aligned with sponsor goals.
Global Impact
Fee-for-Service programs:
Enable targeted international collaboration
Support knowledge exchange as well as professional and leadership development
Strengthen institutional and cross-border partnerships
Expand Georgia’s role in global engagement
Fee-for-Service programs also provide opportunities to partner with a broad range of organizations beyond the U.S. Department of State and national programming agencies, extending GCIV’s international reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fee-for-Service programs are customized and alternatively-funded from the IVLP which is a U.S. Department of State-funded professional exchange program with defined parameters.
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Utilizing the organization’s long history and expertise implementing the IVLP, GCIV works closely with Fee-for-Service partners to design and implement each exchange program based on agreed-upon objectives.
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Yes. Programs are tailored to specific industries, professional fields or thematic priorities.
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Public participation in Fee-for-Service programs depends on the program design and partner requirements. GCIV posts opportunities for engagement on the GCIV calendar and in the monthly e-newsletter.
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Yes, GCIV can coordinate just dinner hospitality for an international exchange program. Please contact Emily Shaw at emily@gciv.org for details.
Other Questions?
Still have questions? Contact Emily Shaw at emily@gciv.org.
Get Involved
Host a Delegate
Engage in customized international exchanges by serving as a professional resource or dinner hospitality host.
Partner With Us
Collaborate with GCIV to design and deliver international exchange programs aligned with your organization’s goals or mission.
For more information about Fee-for-Service programs, contact emily@gciv.org.