Global Smarts Mentoring program

JANUARY - MAY, ANNUALLY

 

Students from under-resourced Philadelphia schools receive coaching in Model UN, public speaking, research, debate, and global competency skills through our grant-funded Global Smarts Mentoring Program. Mentors visit classrooms weekly from January through May to help students build confidence and prepare for Model UN.

Global Smarts pairs college students and adult professionals with middle school classrooms in Title I Philadelphia schools. For college and university students, participation can also count as a spring semester internship.

Program Model:

Middle School Membership

Location:

World Affairs Council
1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1660
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Philadelphia Middle School Assignment

Schedule:

January – May, Annually

Title-1 public, private, parochial, and charter schools in Philadelphia can apply to the Global Smarts Mentoring Program each September.

Schools that receive Global Smarts must also enroll in Jr. Model United Nations. To complete an application for your school, please contact us.

Are you a college student or recent graduate who wants to make a global impact? Apply to become a Global Smarts Mentor!

Get a travel stipend, free event access, professional development, and potentially course credit. Open to all majors. Applications open each September.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@wacphila.org

PROGRAM TIMELINE

AUGUST

Partner School and Mentor Applications Open

OCTOBER

Mentor Selections Announced

JANUARY

Mentor Classroom Visits Begin

MAY

Mentor Classroom Visits End

AUGUST

Partner School and Mentor Applications Open

OCTOBER

Mentor Selections Announced

JANUARY

Mentor Classroom Visits Begin

MAY

Mentor Classroom Visits End

AUGUST

Partner School and Mentor Applications Open

OCTOBER

Mentor Selections Announced

JANUARY

Mentor Classroom Visits Begin

MAY

Mentor Classroom Visits End

THANK YOU TO OUR GLOBAL SMARTS MENTORING PROGRAM PARTNERS!

Barbara and Patrick Bagley

This Project was financed [in part] by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Economic and Community Development.

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