ABOUT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
Under the Stevens Initiative, Global Solutions, implemented by IREX, connects students in the United States, Jordan, and Iraq to virtually collaborate on a sustainable solution to local challenges related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Bi-national teams engage during an eight week period (Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge) or through six dialogues (Global Solutions Conversations) to ideate a sustainable solution to real needs in their local communities. Throughout the program participants develop important workforce skills.
Global Solutions uses virtual exchange to improve mutual understanding and problem-solving skills among students in post-secondary colleges in the US, Jordan and Iraq. By exposing students to real-world applications in their subject areas and equipping professors with the skills in teaching global citizenship and interdisciplinary project-based learning, we can increase the number of students that are qualified and successful in their careers and who have strong mutual understanding across cultures.
Four objectives support the Global Solutions goal for students:
- Improve global citizenship by demonstrating that one’s responsibility and humanity transcends beyond borders;
- Strengthen problem solving skills;
- Develop cross-cultural collaboration and competency;
- Develop job readiness skills through online collaboration.
Four objectives support the Global Solutions goal for facilitators:
- Develop and improve facilitator’s skills in supporting innovation and global citizenship for their students;
- Strengthen student’s technical and non-technical workforce development skills;
- Develop enduring connections between diverse colleges in the US, Jordan, and Iraq based on classroom content and meaningful collaboration;
- Increase community excitement and investment in cross-cultural communication and business-related education for youth.
ABOUT THE STEVENS INITIATIVE
The Stevens Initiative is an international effort to build global competence and career-readiness skills for young people in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa while growing and enhancing the field of virtual exchange: online, international, and collaborative learning. The Stevens Initiative is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, and is administered by the Aspen Institute. It is also supported by the Bezos Family Foundation and the governments of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. For further information, please visit http://www.stevensinitiative.org/
ABOUT IREX
IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. For further information, please go to: http://www.irex.org.
CONTACT
Contact Information Email: globalsolutions@irex.org
Now accepting facilitator applications for Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge for the Fall 2024 Cohort!
Faculty members at community colleges and universities in the US, and universities in Jordan and Iraq are invited to apply to participate in the Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge program's upcoming Fall 2024 cohort during the months of October to December 2024.
To apply, scroll down and select the button "Create Your Account". Once you create your account, you'll be directed to the application page. If you already have an account, log in with your current information. To learn more about Global Solutions, what it means to be a Global Solutions facilitator, and eligibility requirements, visit www.irex.org/globalsolutions. For questions, contact globalsolutions@irex.org.
About the Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge
The Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge is a virtual exchange initiative that supports career readiness in the U.S., Iraq and Jordan. Community college and university students from the U.S. and technical college and university students from Iraq and Jordan team up to solve global challenges facing the business sector across industries. The program improves global citizenship, strengthens problem-solving skills, and develops enduring connections, while enhancing students’ job skills through online collaboration.
Global Solutions is implemented by IREX and is supported by the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI). JCSVEI is a U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program administered by the Aspen Institute.
About the Stevens Initiative
The Stevens Initiative is an international leader in virtual exchange, which brings young people from diverse places together to collaborate and connect through everyday technology. Created in 2015 as a lasting tribute to Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, the Initiative invests in virtual exchange programs; shares research, resources, and promising practices to improve impact; and advocates for broader adoption. By summer 2023, the Stevens Initiative reached nearly 75,000 young people around the world. Learn more: https://www.stevensinitiative.org/
About IREX
IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. For further information, please go to: http://www.irex.org.
Now accepting facilitator applications for Global Solutions Conversations for Fall 2024!
Faculty members at community colleges and universities in the US, and universities in Jordan and Iraq are invited to apply to participate in the Global Solutions Conversations program's upcoming Fall 2024 cohort during the months of October to November 2024.
To apply, scroll down and select the button "Create Your Account". Once you create your account, you'll be directed to the application page. If you already have an account, log in with your current information. To learn more about Global Solutions, what it means to be a Global Solutions facilitator, and eligibility requirements, visit www.irex.org/globalsolutions. For questions, contact globalsolutions@irex.org.
About Global Solutions Conversations
Faculty members at community colleges and universities in the US, and universities in Jordan and Iraq are invited to apply to participate in the Global Solutions Conversations, a series of virtual exchanges to connect students in the U.S., Iraq, and Jordan. Students will meet for live conversations about their culture and global issues in their community.
Global Solutions is implemented by IREX and is supported by the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI). JCSVEI is a U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program administered by the Aspen Institute.
About the Stevens Initiative
The Stevens Initiative is an international leader in virtual exchange, which brings young people from diverse places together to collaborate and connect through everyday technology. Created in 2015 as a lasting tribute to Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, the Initiative invests in virtual exchange programs; shares research, resources, and promising practices to improve impact; and advocates for broader adoption. By summer 2023, the Stevens Initiative reached nearly 75,000 young people around the world. Learn more:https://www.stevensinitiative.org/
About IREX
IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. For further information, please go to: http://www.irex.org.
Please fill out the ACH form sent via email and upload with this form and return it to us for honorarium purposes.
Cohort X GSSC Facilitators will be given $150 Challenge Stipend to support team members in implementing the program.
Cohort X GSSC Facilitators will be given honorariums after the completion of the program.