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Minas International Globalizing Locally May 2010

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inas International is a not for profit organziation connecting English speakers living working or doing business in the Brazilian State of Minas Gerais through business networking/education,social engagement and MinasCare - sustainable community development program.

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Page 1: Minas International Overview May2010

Minas International

Globalizing Locally

May 2010

Page 2: Minas International Overview May2010

Mission

To connect English speakers

living, working or doing business

in Minas Gerais through business networking/education, social

engagement and MinasCare –

sustainable community development.

Page 3: Minas International Overview May2010

MI Program Structure

Networking Education Knowledge

BUSINESS

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTSUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

Engage MI community socially

Support Expat Families

Facilitate Cultural Assimilation

MinasCare & MinasMentors focusing on continuing education & business mentoring for underprivileged

Program Structure

Business programs for English speaking community designed to facilitate Networking (virtual/physical), Management Educationand dispersement of news & information about Brazil & Minas Gerais

Page 4: Minas International Overview May2010

Upcoming MI Events/Programs 2010

Transforming BH Favelas through innovation - Brian Wampler – Fulbright Scholar/UFMG Professor

Developing EcoTourism in Minas Gerais - Douglas Trent Vallouric & Mannesman Manufacturing Tour Navigating the Job Search Market in Minas Gerais – Daniela Vidigal Social Media – What is it and Why <MUST> I Care – Maxine McClellan Technology Transformation of Minas Gerais CrimeLights – How dangerous is Minas Gerais anyway? Dr. Corinne Davis

Rodrigues – UFMG Professor criminologist & sociologist INHOTIM – Contemporary Art Museum Tour/Lunch Personal Branding for Executives – Globalizing Oneself – Maxine McClellan

Interdependence w/ water resources - Corin de Freitas – Fulbright/Researcher

Coffey Mining – Linton Kirk Indian Cuisine Cooking Demonstration – Lata Lakshmanan

MUCH MORE IN THE PIPELINE!

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>500 connections in < 5 months

WEBSITEwww.minasinternational.com

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MinasCARE

Sustainable Community Development

Page 7: Minas International Overview May2010

MinasCare Goals & Strategies

Assist underrepresented university students living in favelas to enter the workforce and enhance opportunity for success through:

English conversation and training Mentorship

Provide support to local NGOs

Partner with local organizations focused on environmental sustainability

Page 8: Minas International Overview May2010

MinasMentors Embodies the mission and values of Minas International through its focus on business networking/education

and social engagement

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Linking Students with Professionals

Mentees gain support and guidance in their transition from University into the workforce

Improving employability chances

Building self-esteem and confidence

Developing interview skills Goal setting and

achievement Industry Insight Building bridges between

Favelas and employers

2 Mentors 1 Mentee1 Mentor supports cultural development challenges

1 Mentor supports workforce understanding/adaption

Page 10: Minas International Overview May2010

Next StepsFinalize program

development

Identify Mentees and Mentors

Launch Pilot August 2010

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Fluent Portuguese speakers Hands on work with youngsters, Social Educators, HIV/AIDS patients Administrative & Communication assistance– internal, partners, public, donors Transportation to and from Clínica AMMOR Engineering Project

  Not so fluent Portuguese speakers Marketing, Adminstrative, Communitcation assistance (e.g., newsletter, website) Transportation to and from Clínica AMMOR Engineering Project, repairs/improvements on the site, cleaning Teaching English to children, adolescents, Social Educators Back up for outreach work –(e.g., picture taking,sign-ups, intervention site

Working with children at risk - street youth, abused & abandoned children/adolescents

72 partner Shelters

Helping people living with HIV and AIDS

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Become a Mentor

Teach English

Volunteer with AMMOR

Work w/ MinasCare

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www.minasinternational.com

Globalizing Locally