Education Outreach

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH

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 60,000 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 these past 11-years 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!

This program, generously sponsored by the Wachovia Foundation and CPI Security 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 2009-2010 Council Scholar Application (Germany and Austria)

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

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.

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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