Transcript Lisa Vazquez

WorldChicago
Our Role in Facilitating International
Education Opportunities for Youth
Our 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.
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
 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 Programs
Funding: US Dept of State, Bureau of Ed &
Cultural Affairs, private
Approx. 1,275 students & teachers per year
Overarching Goals:
Leadership
development
Diversity
Civic Activism
Service
Mutual
Understanding
Components:
Community leader
meetings
Workshops
Service activities
Social & cultural
School visits
Homestays
Follow-on projects
Inbound Programs - International
Youth in Chicago
2009: delegations from Denmark, UK, Belgium, Iraq, & Serbia
2010: delegations from Iraq, UK, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,
and Serbia
 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
Hybrid Domestic Programs (in Chicago,
DC, Denver, and Vermont) - Chicago
and international youth
US – Iraqi Young Leaders 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
Outbound Programs Chicago Youth Abroad
Youth Leadership Exchange to Serbia
March 19 - April 3, 2010
4 students from Chicago
1 from Northside College Prep; 2 from Daniel
Hale Williams Prep; 1 from Stevenson High
School
Students from other US regions
Travel to Serbia
(free of charge!!)
Funded by U.S. State Dept
2011 program to Serbia
Ways for Chicago Students & Teachers
to Get Involved
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
November 2 -15, 2010 ~ Serbia Youth
Leadership Program
~ 9 Youths, ages 15-18, and 2 Chaperones
IMMEDIATE NEED FOR HOSTS!!
Travel & Exchange Opportunities
2010
Iraqi Leadership Program~ Chicago, Denver, Vermont, DC
~ July – August , 2011
APPLICATION 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!
Questions? Please ask us!
[email protected]
[email protected]
Handouts available!!