INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND EXCHANGE TO BUILD 21ST CENTURY JOB SKILLS

COLLEGE AND CAREER EDGE NEEDED TO BE COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE

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i-Ed Mission

i-Ed works with the global student and educator community to provide technical assistance, international education,training and exchange programs to enhance international understanding and promote 21st Century workforce skills.

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i-Ed The NEED

• Job applicants face greater competition in the global market and must have leading edge, adaptable skills.

• Global economy is increasingly linked, so knowledge of global/issues trends is essential.

• Rising generations must be able to operate across cultures - foreign language is essential.

• Work internationally to achieve full earning potential.

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i-Ed The Impact of Study Abroad

Clarifies the direction youth might take in a career thus impacting college degree options, college choice, and internships during study breaks to provide exposure to employers. (Better before college for greater impact)

Provides a new perspective on academic work, renewing its importance and relates it to college and job search.

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i-Ed The Impact of Study Abroad

Sets students apart from other college applicants for an admissions and scholarship advantage.

Builds valuable new intercultural skills,people skills, and even technical competencies that employers seek.

Gives students new maturity, competence and confidence by using foreign language skills,navigating a new culture, ability to rely on oneself with caring adults and friends away from home.

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i-Ed Educator Impact

Gives educators a chance to confer

with global colleagues doing best practice work or provide consultation to those who need help to polish community service record.

Allows teachers to internationalize and

digitize and enrich curriculum and provide new career education information.

Gives teachers a chance to become teacher leaders by mentoring teachers

from developing countries or providing boost to overseas youth.

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i-Ed Career Components

Career educational activities are woven

throughout the study abroad programs. We started with a focus on language and culture linked to technical skills,international business and international development. Our

program in Spain examines museum,film, and hospitality careers. Our program in Russia (and Senegal next year) looks at careers in Peace and Conflict resolution and English as a

Second Language. We will move onto Science,Technology,Engineering, and Math in the coming months as we grow.

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Before Trip

Virtual connections to international peers, teachers, and potential employers in the target country.

Joint digital project benefiting American and International School.

On-line country specific courses on history,culture, current affairs, cross cultural orientation and more...

Creation of e-Books on target country and USA

Pre-trip prep A-Z including International Day

During Trip

Cultural immersion tours ....

Maximum language and cultural interaction

Career, youth leadership, STEM, and international studies activities

Community service with peer schools along trip route

Trip project

Trip support A-Z

Post Trip

Digital trip presentations to peers, parents, and potential employers

Network for ongoing learning, college advising, scholarships, internship opportunities, additional study/work abroad options, and career mentoring.

Alumni tracking to determine program impact

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What sets i-Ed apart?

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i-Ed Study Abroad Program Elements

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Language- Intense language instruction 4 hours/day

-Linked to AP exams when possible

- Daily quizzes,homework,exams

Culture and thematic learning-Cross-cultural orientation

- History,culture, and current affairs

- Special topics based on locality

- New skills,new technologies

Career Mapping

- Briefings from professionals on types of jobs and career paths

-Visits to companies

- Career lesson plans and trip projects

Community Service/Leadership- Help on community projects- Leadership development- Critical thinking, problem solving- Interaction with peers to solve problems

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i-Ed Country Connections Spain: Take Spanish out of the textbook and into the real world of contemporary Spain - learning about its ancient past and current European Union issues. Accelerate spanish language and literature for the AP exam while enjoying the best Spain has to offer. Explore careers where Spanish is needed.

June 15-August 3, 2013 or 2014 S/T

China: Chinese, Culture and Careers for High School Educators and Students. A country poised to shape the 21st century,China is a country worth learning about to explore its fascinating history and culture and understand how its rising position in the world is impacting global trends. Prepare students to work,study, or travel in China.

June 15-August 3, 2013 or 2014 S/T

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i-Ed Country Connections

Russia: From Russia With Love: Peace, Language and Understanding for High School Educators and Students This program is a Peace Camp and Russian language and culture exchange with students and teachers from the U.S. and Russia. Youth leaders find ways to increase tolerance and find tools for conflict resolution before it escalates into violence. Students get exposure to international careers and college degree options where Russian is key.

June 15-August 3, 2013 or 2014 S/T

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i-Ed Country Connections

El Salvador: Understanding Your Students from El Salvador

Immigration and the impact it has on both the US and El Salvador, with a specific focus on how it affects education. The program will cover best practices,services, and educational materials developed for Salvadorian immigrants.

July 8-18, 2013 or 2014 T

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i-Ed Country Connections

Senegal: West Africa and the African-American Connection

West Africa and America share so much common heritage! That legacy remains today in everything from food,music, art, architecture, religion, and the vibrant African- American diaspora that lives on today. This course provides an overview of West African history and its connection with the Americas. It looks at the cultural heritage that remains and provides an overview of Senegalese culture and current events today for visiting Americans. We also examine careers in international development.

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June 20-August 2, 2014

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i-Ed Country Connections

Senegal: Peace for Prosperity Youth Leadership Program

The program includes six peace youth

leadership modules combined with opportunities to enjoy Senegal’s vibrant art,culture, history, and nature while exploring careers in peace and conflict resolution or various jobs in international development. Students learn ways to work across cultural and worldview differences by drawing on a range of creative tools such as using art, the power of storytelling,improv techniques, games, interactive multi-media, and simulations to prevent, understand, and transform conflict.

This i-Ed initiative was inspired by the 2001 PBS television program: Tutu and Franklin: A Journey Towards Peace.

tentative dates June 20-August 2, 2014

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i-Ed Travel Safety

Health clearance/insurance required*

Vaccination documentation

CDC,WHO, and State Department briefing materials

U.S. Embassy registration

Local cell phones/cards issued

Internet access made available

8/1 student to chaperon ratio

24/7 monitoring and availability by i-Ed

World class hospitals available

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About i-Ed

Established as a woman owned, 501c3

nonprofit, i-Ed works with the K-12 student and educator community to provide international education,training and exchange programs to enhance global understanding and promote 21st

Century workforce skills.

Our key people are leaders in international education - Leesa Kaplan, Ph.D., Carole Robertson-Fenn, Susan Bouldin.

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i-Ed Contact

Carole Robertson-Fenn

i-Ed, Inc.Cell)301-467-6059 Office) 240-345-9288Skype:carolefennE-mails: carolefenn@i-Edonline.org or info@i-edonline.orgURL: http://www.i-edonline.orghttp://www.facebook.com/iEdonline.orgTwitter: @iEdonlineorg- Brochure and applications available now- Register early for best airfare, less hassle for passport, health and visa clearance

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