global competency program?
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What is the Victor Central Schools’. GLOBAL COMPETENCY PROGRAM?. What is the definition of global competence?. Respect and positive attitudes for different cultures Multidisciplinary and factual knowledge of other countries and cultures Life and career skills and multicultural experiences. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
GLOBAL COMPETENCY PROGRAM?
What is the Victor Central Schools’
What is the definition of global competence?
Respect and positive attitudes for different cultures
Multidisciplinary and factual knowledge of other countries and cultures
Life and career skills and multicultural experiences
Why do I need to be globally competent?
Our interdependent 21st century world brings with it international collaboration, increased competition and dynamic rates of change.
College requirements and the life and career skills required for today’s working world are ever changing.
In addition, the dynamic nature of technology will impact the roles of next generation workers.
What is the VCS Global Competence Certificate Program?
VCS created the Global Competence Certificate Program to recognize students for their efforts to:
Respect and appreciate different cultures Develop life and career skills Develop broadmindedness and
objectivity Create global awareness Cultivate leadership skills
What will it do for me?
Enrich your resume Give you an edge in college
acceptance Prepare you for changing college
requirements Develop necessary skills for jobs in
demand Prepare you for a global society Understand our interdependent world
Who is eligible to participate and what do I have to do to earn the certificate?
Students in grades 7-12 are eligible to participate in the certificate program.
You must select and successfully complete at least 12 different experiences from those outlined on the GCC Experiences List over the course of their junior/senior high school career with at least 2 being classroom presentations/assignments.
What else do I have to do to earn the certificate?
Students must maintain a portfolio in order to document completion of each experience. Students should complete a Reflection Template for each experience and have each verified by a teacher/advisor.
Look for opportunities!
Other possible experiences Travel experiences Field trips Guest speakers Interactions with exchange students Visit international businesses International and Foreign Language
Clubs International literature and book
clubs International films, art, music and
food
Travel Abroad Experiences
What is the final step to earn the certificate?
Students must present their completed portfolio to members of the GCC by the end of their junior or senior year in order to be granted the certificate.
We hope you decide to give it a try!
With the world becomingincreasingly interconnected, it is essential for each student
to be part of a global society, starting here in Victor.