From a White House press release: Increasing International Programs

Education and innovation are keys to progress in the Americas. By fostering more educational exchanges and more effectively tapping into the connection between education and innovation, the United States and its partners throughout the Americas can foster greater economic growth.
By working in partnership with governments, civil society, and private sectors throughout the Americas, the United States can enhance competitiveness. To fulfill our part of this shared responsibility, President Obama announced two initiatives – 100,000 Strong in the Americas and NEXUS – to double educational exchanges between the United States and the Americas while enhancing the connection between education and innovation.

• To view the fact sheet on Partnerships for Progress: Education and Innovation click HERE.
• To view the fact sheet on Existing Education Exchanges click HERE.
• To view the fact sheet on the NEXUS Innovation Initiative click HERE.