1. YOUNG INTERNATIONAL FINANCIERS PROGRAM

2. RATIONALE FOR PROGRAM The experts and research suggest that students need to develop an appreciation and understanding of the global world and global economy in the early years. For these younger Students, programs should encompass the Elementary concepts and terms and gradually developing more advanced insight and appreciation for international finance and the doors that will be open for them for future careers in business and international affairs.

3. YOUNG INTERNATIONAL FINANCIERS PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT THE YOUNG INTERNATIONAL FINANCIERS PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE GLOBAL WORLD AND INCREASE THEIR AWARENESS OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE. INTENDED TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME MORE COMPETITIVE GLOBALLY AND INCREASE CAREER OPTIONS IN INTERNATIONAL FOREIGN SERVICE AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. CREATED TO WORK IN TANDUM WITH THE EXISTING NATIONAL PROGRAMS, MODEL UN AND THE LINKS INTERNATIONAL FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT (LIFE) PROGRAM. TARGET AGE GROUP IS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHO MAY THEN BECOME THE FEEDER GROUP FOR THE LIFE PROGRAM PARTICPATION

4. YOUNG INTERNATIONAL FINANCIERS PROGRAM GOALS TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN UNDERSTANDING HOW NATIONS ORGANIZE THEIR ECONOMIES TO HELP STUDENTS GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADE TO HELP STUDENTS GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF ECONOMIC SURVIVAL, E.G. RESOURCES, PRODUCTION AND SCARITY TO HELP STUDENTS GAIN INSIGHT OF WHERE THE U.S. STANDS WITHIN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH TOOLS FOR PROBLEM SOLVING, DECISION MAKING AND TEAM BUILDING

5. YOUNG INTERNATIONAL FINANCIERS PROGRAM COLLABORATIONS AND RESOURCES GLOBAL KIDS MERRILL LYNCH JUMP $TART COALITION JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT KURT THOMAS INVESTMENT CHALLENGE LEAD LEADERSHIP EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT TRADING AROUND THE WORLD THE WIDE WORLD OF TRADE BEYOND ECONOMIC GROWTH MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT GLOBAL INVESTMENT CHALLENGE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC EDUCATION KIVA-Loan program for unique small businesses in the developing world. Program provides feedback regarding the company invested in for as little as $25.00.

6. YOUNG INTERNATIONAL FINANCIERS PROGRAM GETTING STARTED WHEN:FALL OF 2008-SPRING 2009

7. YOUNG INTERNATIONAL FINANCIERS PROGRAM GETTING STARTED WHAT:IDENTIFY STUDENTS Students Can Be Part Of Another Links Program ex. A Chapter with An after school or Saturday academy program or young achievers program with students already identified and meeting on a regular basis. Chapter can introduce Global Financial Concepts, by series of workshops Chapter Can Also Develop Specific Young International Financiers Initiative –This can be an outgrowth of the workshops noted above or its own stand alone from inception in which case Chapter can identify students through local schools, community organizations, or churches.

8. YOUNG INTERNATIONAL FINANCIERS PROGRAM GETTING STARTED ACTIVITIES: - Initially Engage Students in Activities to get to know each other and engage in financial games. - Activities which acclimate students in general financial concepts - Handouts from National Council on Economic Education are a wonderful resource which offers lesson plans, which include concepts, content standards, benchmarks, objectives materials, time required, procedures and assessments - Host Workshops, forums specifically targeted to Middle School Students -Plan field trips to UN, Embassies, Financial Institutions