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We are excited to announce that applications for the STEAM Innovations #VirtualExchange are now open! STEAM Innovations is a free, 8-week virtual exchange that prepares university students to explore a career in STEM, engage in their local community, and practice their language skills. ➡️ Learn more and apply by August 9 for priority registration: https://ow.ly/oAgQ50Ww5v0 This program is open to undergraduate students from the United States, Algeria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute World Learning Algeria #WorldClassConnection #STEAMInnovations #MyDigitalSummer #STEMEducation

Apply now to be a digital facilitator! The Experiment Digital is looking for those experienced with high school youth to be digital facilitators for their Youth Leadership & Community Service virtual program! The Experiment Digital is a virtual exchange that connects hundreds of high school students across the world through dynamic digital platforms. ➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/A9Z050WvmGc ➡️ Apply by July 28: https://ow.ly/TJ4750WvmGg #ExperimentDigital #Leadership #GroupLeader #DigitalFacilitator

This July, 179 teachers from Central Asia are gathering in Almaty, Kazakhstan for a month-long #EnglishLanguage teaching intensive! The participants will develop their English language proficiency, learn EFL teaching methodologies, and develop professional leadership skills. Learn more about the C5 + O.N.E. Ed program at: https://ow.ly/xpRj50WujJZ #TeachEnglish #TESOL #CentralAsia #KazTEA

“When students study abroad, they’re not just gaining academic knowledge — they’re building the kind of cross-cultural relationships that promote peace, economic cooperation, and mutual respect.” We asked Joel Colony, World Learning’s Vice President for External Engagement and Advocacy, why studying abroad is so important. He shared his thoughts from his own personal experience, having studied abroad numerous times as both a student and a professional. ➡️ Hear more from Colony at: https://ow.ly/kqoY50WqLwU #StudyAbroad #Peace #MutualRespect #WorldLearning

Through the Youth Ambassadors Program, high school students from Colombia and Ecuador traveled to the U.S. last year! While in the U.S., the students developed a deeper understanding of American life through homestays and community service. Learn more about the Youth Ambassadors Program at: https://ow.ly/3gvl50WjJeJ #ExchangeOurWorld #YouthExchange #CulturalExchange

📣 Last call for priority registration! Join The Experiment Digital this fall for their Youth Leadership & Community Service #VirtualExchange! High school students from the U.S. and Latin America will develop civic engagement, leadership, and global communications skills while learning how to design and implement a local service project. Apply by July 7 for priority registration: https://ow.ly/9aul50W7ht1 The Stevens Initiative | The Aspen Institute | Bezos Family Foundation #Leadership #YouthLeadership #Virtual #Culture

This spring, 179 language teachers from Central Asia completed the virtual phase of the C5 + O.N.E. Ed program! The teachers learned about the importance of Communicative Language Teaching and student-centered lesson plans. Learn more about C5 + O.N.E. at: https://ow.ly/XuPt50WksvT Later this month, they will gather for a four-week, in-person intensive in Kazakhstan. Hear participant thoughts on phase one below! 🇰🇿 🇰🇬🇹🇯🇹🇲🇺🇿 “The most significant change this course has had on me is that it helped me become more confident as a teacher. Before, I often felt unsure about my methods and ideas, but now I feel more prepared and open to trying new strategies.” “I have learned to be more student-centered, use more engaging methods, and integrate practical, real-world tasks into my lessons. It helped me to grow professionally by giving me tools to plan better lessons, manage class time more effectively, and reflect on my own teaching. Now I feel myself more motivated and confident as a teacher.” “Through our exploration of the C5 + ONE framework, I’ve shifted from simply facilitating activities to intentionally designing learning experiences that prioritize autonomy, inquiry, and real-world relevance.” #TESOL #TeachEnglish #CentralAsia #EnglishTeachers

“I learned how much one small gesture can make a great impact on someone else’s life.” – Georgia, U.S. Youth Ambassador to Belize 🇺🇸🇧🇿 The #YouthAmbassadors Program empowers high school students from across the Americas through cultural exchange. Students learn about community service while building leadership skills and connecting with the host culture. Learn more about Youth Ambassadors at: https://ow.ly/5slk50UovT3 #ExchangeOurWorld #YouthExchange #CulturalExchange

Join The Experiment Digital this fall for their Youth Leadership & Community Service #VirtualExchange! High school students from the U.S. and Latin America will develop civic engagement, leadership, and global communications skills while learning how to design and implement a local service project. Apply by July 7 for priority registration: https://ow.ly/eueB50W7ht5 The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute | Bezos Family Foundation #Leadership #YouthLeadership #Virtual #Culture

This May, World Learning’s VP of Human Resources & IT, Anne DuHaime, presented on a panel at Cigna Healthcare's Game Plan on the Future of Healthcare in Massachusetts! The discussion focused on employer best practices for engaging employees in leveraging health plan benefits, improving health outcomes, and using data and partnerships to close care gaps. Anne brought valuable insights on delivering innovative solutions and driving affordability in key areas like GLP-1s and behavioral health. #HealthEngagement #EmployeeWellness #HRLeadership