2012 US-Brazil Connect Community College Fellowship
“The Office of International Initiatives at HCC is proud to partner with Redrock Community College and Jackson Community College to bring this unique opportunity to 15 U.S college students to work with the Brazilian government to mentor young high school youths in Salvador Da Bahia. This global leadership program will no doubt impact participants’ career goals and life directions.”
– Gigi Do, Excutive Director of Office of International Initiatives
Note: Students have been selected |
| AT A GLANCE What: US-Brazil Connect Community College Fellowship When: June 5- July 5 2012 Where: Salvador da Bahia, Brazil • • •
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PROGRAM DIRECTORS Gigi Do Mary Gershwin |
Houston Community College invites you to apply to the US-Brazil Connect Community College Fellowship.
Houston Community College students with an interest in Sustainability, Science, Technical Careers, Innovation, and Engineering with an international perspective, and a willingness to build connections with Brazil should apply.
We are looking for students who have the drive and desire to thrive in an international experience and who are committed to helping build the US-BRAZIL Connect movement for future community college participants. This program creates opportunities for US community college student to work as interns, seeing Brazil first-hand. You will develop professional networks, and explore global trends in innovation, sustainability, water, and information/environmental/construction technologies.
US interns work online and in Brazil with Brazilian high school students who are studying to enter technical fields and want your help to learn English. The application process is designed to identify participants with high potential as authentic leaders, effective agents of change, problem-solvers, and dedicated team builders.
You do not need to know Portuguese to participate.