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EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH |
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Each year the World Affairs Council of Charlotte gives away over
$20,000 to teachers and students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and
surrounding counties! Since 1996 we have directly impacted almost
700 teachers who in turn have impacted over 70,000 students. |
 Academic
WorldQuest
Teams
from each local public and private high school in the greater Charlotte
region are invited to compete in this international knowledge
competition on questions relating to foreign policy, geography, current
events, and more.
Academic WorldQuest has grown in popularity that participating schools
have assigned coaches and teams who compete for the honor of
representing their school in this competition. This program encourages
an understanding for global issues and team building in a very engaging
(and fun) way. The winning school is then invited to participate in the
national Academic WorldQuest held in Washington, D.C.
Check our details for Academic WorldQuest 2009!
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Council Scholar Program
This program,
generously sponsored by the Wachovia-Wells Fargo Foundation,
Presbyterian Hospital, UNC Charlotte and BAE Systems recognizes
outstanding Charlotte area teachers, grades K-12, who have demonstrated
a commitment to, and interest in international education. The grant of
$2,500 may be used to attend international conferences or to participate
in study abroad programs. Past Council Scholars have been able to
bring back and share with their students new perspectives, which have
enriched and enhanced the classroom experience for all involved.
Click here for more information on the 2010-2011 Council Scholar Program
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 International
Language Luncheon
These luncheons have celebrated junior
and seniors in Mecklenburg County and the surrounding areas
who excel at speaking French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Greek, and
any other language taught at surrounding schools. The students will
be brought together in a social atmosphere and provided with the
opportunity to interact with speakers fluent in their chosen
language. Local students will consider invitations to this luncheon
an honor and a sign of excellence.
Click here for more information on the International Language
Luncheon
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International Career Panel
This
special event allows college students at UNC Charlotte to learn from
experts in the fields of international business, international
education, the Peace Corps, and the State Department. The panel
openly talks about their experiences and offers valuable advice to
those about to enter the job market. Students find this type of
program very helpful in pursuing their goals to work in
international fields.
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Center for Leadership
and Global Economics (L&GE)
This magnet program in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools invites
children to become students of the world through exposure to global
issues and cultures. Primary areas of focus are academics,
leadership and teamwork, global awareness, and responsible and
ethical decision making. The program offers students opportunities
to participate in authentic exercises to enhance their leadership
skills. The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is one of several
local organizations partnering with the L&GE program. For educators
to share their knowledge of the world with their students, they must
first have a certain comfort level with the subject matter. Through
teacher workshops on various regions of the world, grant
opportunities that underwrite programs and travel abroad, and access
to more than 100 unique program ideas for all age levels, the
Council hopes to make these educators jobs just a little bit easier.
The Council will also provide the schools with speakers who can
enlighten both teachers and students to international current
events.
Click here
for more information on the Center for
Leadership and Global Economics |
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