Register for free April 13th Study Abroad and Global Careers Fair

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Discover new and exciting global education and career opportunities, meet study abroad representatives, international recruiters and past participants to learn about life abroad, including financial support.

Exhibit tables • Student presentations • Free lunch • Prizes and gifts

Preparing the next generation of leaders to address the world's most pressing problems is a priority of corporate and academic leaders and federal, state, and local policymakers.

Exposure to experiential learning opportunities while studying and working abroad helps leverage our nation's talent to succeed in a globalized economy and equips Americans to contribute to critical international affairs and U.S. foreign policy decision-making.

Dr. D. Pulane Lucas, Policy Pathways CEO, stated: “Early insights into study abroad opportunities among high school students are associated with improved grades, confidence, and graduation rates, and an informed, culturally sensitive worldview.”

Pathways to Life Abroad Study Abroad and Global Careers Fair Schedule – Saturday, April 13, 2024

• 10:15 AM: Study Abroad Opportunities: Creating Pathways to Higher Education

  • Jamar Billups, Richmond Public Schools

  • Jonathan Briley, Hermitage High School

  • Susan “Sooz” Gilmer-Hill, Syracuse University

  • Vic Carll, Richmond Public Schools

• 11:15 AM: International Education: Why It Matters

  • Dr. Jatia Wrighten, Policy Pathways, Inc.

  • Samaria Haysbert, Hampton University

  • Dr. Ralph Hall, Virginia Tech

  • Stephanie Tignor, Virginia Commonwealth University

• 1:00 PM: Global Careers in a Culture of Internationalization

  • Dr. Robyn McDougle, Virginia Commonwealth University

  • Dr. Jacques Houssou, Due Diligence & Rick Policy Consultant

  • Verlisha Brandon, Peace Corps

  • Dr. David Addison, 7 Elements Global

Fair sponsors: Richmond Public Schools; the Commonwealth (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated; Policy Pathways, Inc.; the City of Richmond Mayor's Youth Academy; Virginia Union University, Wawa, and the VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.

Policy Pathways is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers educational programs to youth and young adults interested in becoming leaders in public policy, public administration, and international affairs. For more information, visit policypathways.org or contact (866) 465-6671 and info@policypathways.org.