worldchicago our role in facilitating international education opportunities for youth

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Our Role in Facilitating International Education Opportunities for Youth

Our Role in Facilitating International Education Opportunities for Youth

Our MissionOur Mission

By acting as the liaison between Chicagoans and international visitors from around the world, WorldChicago promotes international understanding, appreciation for other cultures, mutual respect, and communication.

By acting as the liaison between Chicagoans and international visitors from around the world, WorldChicago promotes international understanding, appreciation for other cultures, mutual respect, and communication.

Programs that Involve Chicago Youth

Programs that Involve Chicago Youth

INBOUND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Adult Visitors from

Abroad (IVLP, Community Connections, Open World)

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Inbound programs -

international youth in Chicago

Hybrid domestic programs - Chicago and international youth

Outbound programs - Chicago youth abroad

INBOUND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Adult Visitors from

Abroad (IVLP, Community Connections, Open World)

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Inbound programs -

international youth in Chicago

Hybrid domestic programs - Chicago and international youth

Outbound programs - Chicago youth abroad

Inbound Professional Programs - Adult Visitors from Abroad

Inbound Professional Programs - Adult Visitors from Abroad

Educators and leaders in field of education - visit schools, academic institutions – engage in professional exchange with local educators

Professionals in various fields – give presentations in schools about their country and their profession

Educators and leaders in field of education - visit schools, academic institutions – engage in professional exchange with local educators

Professionals in various fields – give presentations in schools about their country and their profession

Youth Leadership ProgramsYouth Leadership Programs

Overarching Goals: Leadership

developmentDiversity Civic ActivismServiceMutual

Understanding

Overarching Goals: Leadership

developmentDiversity Civic ActivismServiceMutual

Understanding

Components:Community leader

meetingsWorkshopsService activitiesSocial & culturalSchool visitsHomestaysFollow-on projects

Components:Community leader

meetingsWorkshopsService activitiesSocial & culturalSchool visitsHomestaysFollow-on projects

Funding: US Dept of State, Bureau of Ed & Cultural Affairs, privateApprox. 1,275 students & teachers per year

Inbound Programs - International Youth in Chicago

Inbound Programs - International Youth in Chicago

Interact with local students in variety of ways Live with homestay families who

have students in high school Visits to schools /shadow

students Participate in Dreams for Kids

workshops and Cultural Kitchen at International Hostel with local student groups

Volunteer in after school or extra-curricular programs with elementary students

Interact with local students in variety of ways Live with homestay families who

have students in high school Visits to schools /shadow

students Participate in Dreams for Kids

workshops and Cultural Kitchen at International Hostel with local student groups

Volunteer in after school or extra-curricular programs with elementary students

2009: delegations from Denmark, UK, Belgium, Iraq, & Serbia2010: delegations from Iraq, UK, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Serbia

Hybrid Domestic Programs (in Chicago, DC, Denver, and Vermont) - Chicago and

international youth

Hybrid Domestic Programs (in Chicago, DC, Denver, and Vermont) - Chicago and

international youthUS – Iraqi Young Leaders ProgramUS – Iraqi Young Leaders Program2008: 6 students from Chicago

(Payton, Wendell Phillips, Michele Clark)

Vermont, Denver, DC Turkish & German students

2009: 2 students from Chicago

(Michele Clark & Pritzker College Prep – Noble)

leadership program in Vermont

participated in Chicago Iraq program

2008: 6 students from Chicago

(Payton, Wendell Phillips, Michele Clark)

Vermont, Denver, DC Turkish & German students

2009: 2 students from Chicago

(Michele Clark & Pritzker College Prep – Noble)

leadership program in Vermont

participated in Chicago Iraq program

2010: 4 students from Chicago (Lincoln Park, Gary Comer Charter, Regina Dominican, Foreman HS) – went to Vermont, Denver, DC for 4 week exchange

2010: 4 students from Chicago (Lincoln Park, Gary Comer Charter, Regina Dominican, Foreman HS) – went to Vermont, Denver, DC for 4 week exchange

Outbound Programs - Chicago Youth AbroadOutbound Programs - Chicago Youth Abroad

Youth Leadership Exchange to SerbiaMarch 19 - April 3, 20104 students from Chicago

1 from Northside College Prep; 2 from Daniel Hale Williams Prep; 1 from Stevenson High School

Students from other US regionsTravel to Serbia

(free of charge!!)Funded by U.S. State Dept

2011 program to Serbia

Youth Leadership Exchange to SerbiaMarch 19 - April 3, 20104 students from Chicago

1 from Northside College Prep; 2 from Daniel Hale Williams Prep; 1 from Stevenson High School

Students from other US regionsTravel to Serbia

(free of charge!!)Funded by U.S. State Dept

2011 program to Serbia

Ways for Chicago Students & Teachers

to Get Involved

Ways for Chicago Students & Teachers

to Get InvolvedBe a homestay host - homestay brothers and sisters often participate in the events and activities with the international guests

Be a day host

Host a professional delegation to give a presentation to your class

Try to get your school engaged and solicit for shadow days

Sign up to receive emails from WorldChicago about current opportunities

Apply for exchange program opportunities – being actively involved in the hosting activities provides you with the knowledge and contacts for knowing about the exchange opportunities

Be a homestay host - homestay brothers and sisters often participate in the events and activities with the international guests

Be a day host

Host a professional delegation to give a presentation to your class

Try to get your school engaged and solicit for shadow days

Sign up to receive emails from WorldChicago about current opportunities

Apply for exchange program opportunities – being actively involved in the hosting activities provides you with the knowledge and contacts for knowing about the exchange opportunities

Homestay Hosting Opportunities 2010

Homestay Hosting Opportunities 2010

November 2 -15, 2010 ~ Serbia Youth Leadership Program

~ 9 Youths, ages 15-18, and 2 Chaperones

IMMEDIATE NEED FOR HOSTS!!

November 2 -15, 2010 ~ Serbia Youth Leadership Program

~ 9 Youths, ages 15-18, and 2 Chaperones

IMMEDIATE NEED FOR HOSTS!!

Travel & Exchange Opportunities 2010Travel & Exchange Opportunities 2010

Iraqi Leadership Program~ Chicago, Denver, Vermont, DC

~ July – August , 2011APPLICATION BEGINS MARCH 2011

Serbia Youth Exchange~ Spring 2011

APPLICATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 1, 2010

** Possible additional programs and opportunities to come… check website and emails for updates!

Iraqi Leadership Program~ Chicago, Denver, Vermont, DC

~ July – August , 2011APPLICATION BEGINS MARCH 2011

Serbia Youth Exchange~ Spring 2011

APPLICATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 1, 2010

** Possible additional programs and opportunities to come… check website and emails for updates!

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS CENTER OF CHICAGO

Youth Leadership Program

Thank You!Thank You!Questions? Please ask us!

Lisa@WorldChicago.orgLSobel@WorldChicago.org

Handouts available!!

Questions? Please ask us!Lisa@WorldChicago.org

LSobel@WorldChicago.orgHandouts available!!