SGT Private RallyPoint Member8166502<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So how about this idea: All the NATO countries create a job exchange program where members of the countries apply to get job and language training for another NATO country?<br /><br />Citizens of a NATO country will have the ability to work in another NATO country. <br /><br />Possibly on contract. Housing bills and other expenses can be talked about, but this program will be funded by NATO countries.What would your opinion be on establishing a NATO Work Exchange Program?2023-03-06T13:51:33-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member8166502<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So how about this idea: All the NATO countries create a job exchange program where members of the countries apply to get job and language training for another NATO country?<br /><br />Citizens of a NATO country will have the ability to work in another NATO country. <br /><br />Possibly on contract. Housing bills and other expenses can be talked about, but this program will be funded by NATO countries.What would your opinion be on establishing a NATO Work Exchange Program?2023-03-06T13:51:33-05:002023-03-06T13:51:33-05:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member8166566<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would think more like European Union not so much NATO.Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 2:12 PM2023-03-06T14:12:40-05:002023-03-06T14:12:40-05:001LT Private RallyPoint Member8166599<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You mean, like the Military Personnel Exchange Program but for civilians? It makes sense on paper.Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 2:36 PM2023-03-06T14:36:04-05:002023-03-06T14:36:04-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member8166691<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Considering most of NATO is in Europe, and people in Europe can already move around freely and work in different countries, I don't see this as filling a need.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 4:09 PM2023-03-06T16:09:05-05:002023-03-06T16:09:05-05:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member8166800<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm all for making it easier for individuals to live and work wherever.Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2023 6:11 PM2023-03-06T18:11:46-05:002023-03-06T18:11:46-05:00CSM Darieus ZaGara8167687<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Having served the bulk of my career in Europe I do not see the value in such a program, what is to be gained as these cultures are already wide open to each other. <br /><br />Who pays for the language studies housing etc. many of the EU/NATO countries are hard pressed to cover their debt let alone take on another. On the other hand what would the US have to gain even if there was such a program. <br /><br />Anyway it sounds fun, just not practical. By the way there is a truly robust student exchange program ongoing around the globe. <br /><br />Just my thoughts.Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 7 at 2023 6:58 AM2023-03-07T06:58:23-05:002023-03-07T06:58:23-05:00Cpl Jennifer Smith8184046<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think that would be incredibly beneficial to all parties.Response by Cpl Jennifer Smith made Mar 17 at 2023 10:21 AM2023-03-17T10:21:42-04:002023-03-17T10:21:42-04:00Lt Col Jim Coe8184079<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Exchange Officer programs were in place many years ago. I assume they still are. Expanding to the DoD civilian workforce could provide great opportunities.Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Mar 17 at 2023 10:44 AM2023-03-17T10:44:14-04:002023-03-17T10:44:14-04:002023-03-06T13:51:33-05:00