International Strategic Management, Inc. (ISM) has delivered to The University of Toledo a three-day program for area grade school children (K-5 to k-12) who are interested in learning about the dynamic and ever-changing business environments around the world.
This program was hosted by The Center of Hope Family Services, Inc., International Strategic Management, Inc. and Connecting Dots Globally, a non-profit that supports youth in STEM and Entrepreneurship in Global Settings.
“This is the future workforce,” said Faris Alami, Founder of ISM and Connecting Dots. “Global Trade Mission provides students with the opportunity to learn about issues in global trade, cultural diversity, entrepreneurship, and business, along with the latest technology tools.
At GTM, we are developing the next generation of leaders and talent. We normally run this program with youth (High schools and college students), and now we are offering a modified program to children as young as K-5, but we’ve adapted our program and are excited to challenge our youngest participants to date.”
Terrance Campbell, Executive Director of Connecting Dots Globally, states, “The experiences that I acquired in K – 6th grade provide me with grit to program in BASIC a crude version of “QUICKBOOKS” to help me manage by my social enterprise from the 7 th – 11 th grade. Fast forwarding 35+ years, I’m a published Information Systems Security Professional that has the pleasure of working the US Department of Commerce and the National CyberWATCH Center. Helping youth become tomorrow’s STEM professional today requires us to give our youth safe places like GTM where they can fail forward, learn faster and step into their greatness the fastest.”
Global Trade Mission (GTM) offers students a unique learning experience. The children will have the opportunity to think, act and produce results just like business professionals and acquire the skills necessary to respond to the realities of today’s flat world. To date, more than 5000 students have participated in the GTM and gained the tools, knowledge, and perspective to face the challenges as future leaders. Local business volunteers and sponsors share expert knowledge as well as international cultural information to help students select their market and prepare an Executive Summary and Pitch Presentation.
“One of the best ways to tackle global challenges is through investment in basic science,” states Dr. Matthew Wohlever, Assistant Professor of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Toledo. “I’m excited to share the resources, passion, and expertise at the University of Toledo to increase scientific literacy and help build a diverse and globally competitive STEM workforce.”
Whether as a student or program administrator, if you are interested in bringing these programs to your area, please fill out this request. Want to make a difference in student access to education and support ISM in offering more programs like these? Consider donating directly or adding Connecting Dots as your charity of choice on AmazonSmile.
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