Group Study Exchange (GSE) is a cultural and vocational programme of The Rotary Foundation - paired districts send and receive 4 non-Rotarian professionals and one Rotarian Team Leader for 4-5 weeks to develop professional and leadership skills of the team.

The GSE programme is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for business people and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers.

The programme provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries.

For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.

Youngtown Rotary Club has been part of the GSE programme in Tasmania for many years by both hosting incoming teams, providing team members and also a team leader.