[Add organization/school name and date of presentation here] Learn more about World Learning Youth Leadership Programs!

What are World Learning’s Youth Leadership Programs about?

Leadership and Teambuilding

Cultural Exchange and New Friendships

Challenge, Adventure, and New Experiences

Civic Engagement

Global Issues

HOW?

Overview of Programs World Learning offers 4 opportunities for scholarship funded exchange programs during 2016! US Y OUTH A MBASSADORS P ROGRAM TO A RGENTINA & C HILE (A PRIL -M AY ) US Y OUTH A MBASSADORS P ROGRAM TO A RGENTINA & C HILE (A PRIL -M AY ) US Y OUTH A MBASSADORS P ROGRAM TO B RAZIL (A PRIL -M AY ) US Y OUTH A MBASSADORS P ROGRAM TO B RAZIL (A PRIL -M AY ) US - I RAQI Y OUNG L EADERS E XCHANGE P ROGRAM (J ULY - A UGUST ) US - Y OUTH L EADERSHIP P ROGRAM WITH B ELARUS (J ULY ) US - Y OUTH L EADERSHIP P ROGRAM WITH B ELARUS (J ULY )

Program Partners Sponsored and funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, Youth Programs Division Administered by World Learning Partnered with host community organizations around the U.S.

How do WL’s Leadership Programs Benefit You? Experiential Learning (get out of the classroom!) Site visits to organizations, government entities, and more Workshops on communication, leadership styles, and project management Volunteering – increase your civic engagement Outdoor and nature activities Cultural exchange and dialogue activities – learn about globalization; share your culture and learn about the cultures of others In other words: Build up skills employers and colleges want to see

US Youth Ambassadors Program with Brazil Participants from around the US begin with a Pre-Departure Orientation in Washington D.C. Orientation and Teambuilding in Brasília. The group will then be divided into 2 cohorts and travel to one of two Host Communities in Brazil. The program ends in Rio de Janeiro where students will create social action plans to implement at home in the U.S. Open to students & adult mentors nationwide!

US Youth Ambassadors Program with Argentina and Chile Participants from around the U.S. begin the program with a Pre-Departure Orientation in Washington D.C. Orientation and Teambuilding in Santiago, Chile. The group will then be divided into 2 cohorts and travel to one of two host communities (one in Argentina, one in Chile) The program ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina where students will create social action plans to implement at home in the U.S. Open to students & adult mentors nationwide!

US Youth Leadership Program with Belarus 10 participants from around the US will join 30 participants from Belarus The program will begin with a week of leadership and teambuilding activities in Charlottesville, VA at the renowned University of Virginia campus The group will then be divided into 3 cohorts and travel to one of three Host Communities in the US. The program ends in Washington, DC where students will create social action plans to implement at home in the U.S. Open to students nationwide!

US - Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program 10 participants from around the US will join 30 participants from Iraq and begin with a week of leadership and teambuilding activities in Brattleboro, Vermont The group will then be divided into 3 cohorts and travel to one of three Host Communities in the US: Chicago, IL, Portland, OR; and Louisville, KY. The program ends in Washington, DC where students will create social action plans to implement at home in the U.S. Open to students from Chicago, IL; Portland, OR; Louisville, KY; Washington, DC; & Vermont!

Sample Day at Host Community Breakfast with host family Meet up with group Participate in a workshop with a local NGO on advocacy and civic engagement Lunch at a downtown market Volunteer with local high school students at a local urban farm Sightseeing in the city Debrief and discussion on the day Free night with host families – dinner, shopping, movies, cooking, family activities, sightseeing, hang with host siblings, etc.

General Eligibility Must be a U.S. citizen Must be years old Must have a high school graduation date of 2017 or later Must have at least 1 year of high school remaining after the exchange Must have parental/guardian permission

Eligibility Differences- At a Glance Language requirements- intermediate Spanish (for the Youth Ambassadors Program with Argentina and Chile) International travel experience Public/home schooling Nation-wide eligibility vs. regional

Application Process Each program requires applicants fill out an online application. Competitive applicants will be invited to interview. The online application asks biographical questions, as well as essay questions that are meant to demonstrate your interest in the program, leadership skills, and desire to benefit your community You will also need 2 letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors who can speak to your potential

Application Once you register, you will have a homepage that looks like this. You can apply in steps & do not need to finish the application in one sitting.

What do we look for in an applicant? Someone who: Meets all eligibility requirements Demonstrates their personality through their application- there’s no formula, we want to get to know YOU! Cares about their community and utilizing their new skills and experiences from the program when they return home Is excited by the opportunity to try new things, meet new people, and step out of their comfort zone

Apply Now! US Youth Ambassadors Program with Argentina and Chile & with Brazil – 1 application, 2 awesome programs US - Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program US - Youth Leadership Program with Belarus Application coming soon!

Alumni say… My [Host Family] experience was spectacular. I really enjoyed learning about their lives and culture. They treated me as one of their own children. “As much as I learned about Iraq, I learned equally as much about America, and more importantly I learned about myself” “During my experience I was able to see micro diplomacy and grassroots change in action. The program has made me acutely more aware of the world and people surrounding me.”