worldchicago our role in facilitating international education opportunities for youth
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WorldChicagoWorldChicago
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!
[email protected]@WorldChicago.org
Handouts available!!
Questions? Please ask [email protected]
[email protected] available!!