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 (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  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 Overarching Goals:  Leadership development  Diversity  Civic Activism  Service  Mutual Understanding 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  Funding: US Dept of State, Bureau of Ed & Cultural Affairs, private  Approx. 1,275 students & teachers per year

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, & Serbia 2010: delegations from Iraq, UK, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Serbia

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  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 s 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!! 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 s for updates! 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 s for updates!

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS CENTER OF CHICAGO Youth Leadership Program

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