Attention WHEELS class of 2012!
This seems like an unreal opportunity, folks. Read it. See Ms. MacNeil if you are thinking about applying!
Attention WHEELS class of 2012!is a premier global bridge year program designed to unleash the potential of the next generation of young Americans as authentic leaders and effective agents of change.
Each year, we recruit and train a diverse corps of high-potential graduating seniors and support them through a bridge year of service learning and leadership training in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Through a world-class training and individual apprenticeships, our Fellows develop the skills and perspectives they need to succeed in college, careers, and a global economy.
We invest in emerging leaders because we know that young people who have the opportunity to explore the world, and their role within it, approach the future with the passion and purpose they need to make an impact – on our nation and our world.
MISSION
Our mission is to unleash the potential of the next generation of Americans to approach the rigors of higher education and the challenges of the 21st century with innovative, insightful, and effective leadership.
To do this we:
- Recruit a diverse corps of high-potential graduating seniors who defer college for one year to become Global Citizen Year Fellows;
- Train our Fellows through an intensive, world-class curriculum in the U.S. and abroad;
- Support them through immersive homestays and apprenticeships in communities across the developing world;
- Connect Fellows with K-12 classrooms and their communities back home through blogs, videos from the field, and presentations upon return;
- Forge a dynamic network of alumni who share a global perspective and a commitment to use their education to make a positive impact in whatever field they pursue.
VALUES
PEOPLE
- We hold all people’s dignity and well-being at the heart of our words and actions.
- We aspire to build a high-performance culture based on trust, respect for difference, and individual responsibility.
- We strive to be a humane organization, creating opportunities for our staff, fellows and international hosts to live whole, engaged, and fulfilling lives.
POTENTIAL
- We believe that all people have the capacity to learn, grow and thrive – and that our work can help unleash this potential.
- We are optimistic that through innovation and collaboration across sectors we can create a more peaceful, sustainable and prosperous world.
- We actively pursue opportunities to expand our reach and accelerate progress toward our mission.
IMPACT
- We go above and beyond to improve the quality our Fellows’ learning, to increase the value we bring to communities abroad and at home, and to expand the number of beneficiaries we serve.
- We are committed to rigorous evaluation and course-corrections that strengthen the positive benefits of our work.
- We prioritize getting things done efficiently and making a tangible difference.
http://globalcitizenyear.org/about/about-us/
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