The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is announcing three opportunities to bring the world to your home through the long-term Kosovo Youth Exchange Program (KYEP), or the short-term Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Programs (IYLEP) and the Jóvenes en Acción (Youth in Action) program.
KYEP brings student leaders from Kosovo to study in area high schools for one academic year. The program is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo, and run by CCWA. Currently, there are seven KYEP students studying in Ohio, and they are enjoying their time in our communities very much! CCWA is accepting applications to host for the 2014-15 academic year (semester placements also considered). Apply now to be considered!
IYELP is a short-term exchange program with student leaders from Iraq. CCWA is working with the U.S. Department of State to bring 14 Iraqi students and an adult mentor to the Cleveland area this summer, July 10-24. Students will study the theme of social entrepreneurship while getting to know Cleveland and American culture. American high school students will also be eligible to attend the program alongside their Iraqi peers. CCWA is accepting applications to host a student or the adult mentor over the program, July 10-24. Apply now to be considered! Also contact us to learn more about participating in the program in Cleveland.
Jóvenes en Acción is another short-term exchange program with student leaders from Mexico. A group of 15 high school students selected by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City will be in Cleveland July 21-August 2. Students will attend a program focused on domestic violence and bullying prevention, and use the skills they learn to create projects to implement in their home communities. CCWA is accepting applications to host a student over the program, July 21-August 2. Apply now to be considered!
Share your culture, learn about Kosovo, Iraq, or Mexico, and make a friend for life – host!
For more information, visit our website http://www.ccwa.org/international_visitors.aspx or contact Madeline Rife, Global Youth Programs Officer, at [email protected] or 216-255-9007.
