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Workforce Development and the Next Generation of Globally Competitive Individuals
Although the concept of workforce development has been around for a long time, it has recently gained prominence in the field based on several factors in the ever-evolving state of the global economy. Here is what I have learned about the impact of international education on global workforce development.
4 Things Your Institution Can Do to Support Education in Crisis
Neglecting academic needs during and after armed conflict raises the risk of failure once peace is restored—with security implications for the rest of the world. What can the academic community do to help?
HER Girls Meet Ethiopian Woman Leaders
As part of IIE’s Higher Education Readiness (HER) program, which provides young women in secondary school from underserved communities with a pathway to university, our team in the Addis Ababa office is organizing inspirational speakers to meet with the girls several times each semester. The speakers are Ethiopian women who have, despite challenges in their lives, become leaders in their field.
My Town, Our World: A New Virtual Exchange Initiative for Secondary Schools
My Town engages thousands students from around the world in interactive, competitive projects, that encourage students to explore aspects of their own towns and cities while learning about towns and cities of their peers.
International Women’s Day: Making It Happen for Girls and Women in Tech
Today, women make up 12 percent of all computer science grads. Just three decades ago, they represented 37 percent. They’re half the workforce, but hold only a quarter of technical or computing jobs.
Additional 100 Girls in Ethiopia Awarded the HER Scholarship
IIE is excited to announce that an additional 100 girls were awarded IIE’s Higher Education Readiness (HER) scholarship. These 11th grade girls (fifty each from Fitawrari and Addis Ketema schools) should be proud of their accomplishments.
Letter From Philadelphia—Remarks at a Model UN Conference
In my remarks at the opening of the 31st Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC) organized by University of Pennsylvania students, I spoke about a high school teacher of mine and a national debate competition and their profound impact on who I have become.
BSMP: Five Lessons Learned in Scaling Up an International Scholarship Program Quickly
It is expected that a minimum of 6,000 Brazilian scholarship students will be in-program at U.S. institutions at any given time. While there have been a number of unique keys to success of this program, we have learned five general lessons during its rapid growth that we hope can advise other programs seeking to scale up.