GLOBAL EDUCATION
Global education is at the heart of our mission and we love working with learners of all ages. Our global education programs range from school-based student programs to continuing education and professional development. Our global education programs are housed within the Maura O’Donnell-McCarthy Center for Global Understanding.
CCWA also offers an assessment tool, the Global Competence Aptitude Assessment® (GCAA). The GCAA measures all the researched dimensions of global competence and triangulates participants’ attitudes, people skills and existing knowledge of other cultures to provide a basis for thinking about their readiness to engage cross-culturally.
The GCAA is an online assessment, which takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and provides immediate individual feedback reports directly to participants, which contains individualized direction and resources for improving global competence.
To schedule a customized workshop for your organization or for more information, please contact Elizabeth Colvin, Director of Global Education, at ecolvin@ccwa.org or (216) 255-9002.
Global Ambassadors
This global leadership program for emerging leaders sparks global connections during an unforgettable global study trip and leadership development program.
This year-long program for emerging leaders aged 25-35 explores opportunities and challenges for global cities. Participants learn about sustainability, economic development, and community building from a global perspective during interactive workshops, roundtable sessions, and a study trip to Finland and Spain.
Applications for the 2024-2025 Global Ambassadors cohort have closed. With any questions, please contact Elizabeth Colvin, Director of Global Education, at ecolvin@ccwa.org.
Global Ambassadors
PROGRAM OUTLINE
LEADS leadership course
(Monday evenings, September 30-November 18, 2024)
Thematic roundtables
Discussing economic development, community building and sustainability (Spring 2025, dates TBD)
Pre-departure orientation
Sessions focused on Finnish and Spanish business culture and travel logistics. (Spring 2025, dates TBD)
International study trip
Visiting Finland and Spain. (May 2-10, 2025)
Cleveland LEADS
This leadership development program for young professionals explores what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world and how young professionals can help shape Northeast Ohio through a more global lens.
This 8-week course is designed for young professionals aged 20-35 to explore their own leadership style and how they can become more globally-minded leaders through three program pillars: leadership development, global competency, and international exchange.
Applications for the 2024 LEADS program have closed. With any questions, please contact Elizabeth Colvin, Director of Global Education, at ecolvin@ccwa.org.
Cleveland LEADS
SAMPLE MODULES
Who Am I As a Leader?
Cleveland and the Global Economy
Social & Political Change Around the Globe
Diplomatic Toolkit in Action
Global Crisis Management
How Culture Affects Worldview
Strategies for a Culturally Diverse World
Reflections for Global Professionals
Bridges to the World
Our Bridges to the World program brings the world to local classrooms. Through educator professional development workshops and curriculum materials, we empower educators to integrate current events to the curriculum, and inspire students to engage with global issues. Bridges to the World is comprised of three sub-programs:
Professional Development Workshops for Educators
Our professional development workshops train and support educators in teaching globally-oriented concepts and current events in their classrooms, including climate change, immigration and global migration, global health, U.S. foreign policy, and racial justice.
The interactive workshops can be tailored to specific needs of the district/school.
The workshops lead participants through the four stages of global competency, using the Asia Society framework. Participants learn how to engage students in current events and international issues through investigating the world, recognizing the perspectives of others, communicating their ideas and taking action.
The program will provide opportunities to:
- Build personal relationships with colleagues from across Northeast Ohio;
- Explore the Choices Program’s resources and approach to teaching controversial international issues
- Receive other resources that support global education; and
- Reflect and discuss with peers how to best utilize these resources.
Participants will acquire:
- The Choices Program Teacher’s set, lesson plans, and resources for engaging students in discussion and project-based learning;
- Contact hours to be used toward Continuing Education Units (CEUs); and
- Opportunity to earn graduate credits through Cleveland State University.
GLOBAL GUIDES
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING UNITS
We offer CCWA-facilitated experiential learning workshops that bring world affairs to life for local students.
GLOBAL GUIDES
CURRICULUM GUIDES
The Global Guides curriculum resources engage students in discussions on global topics of international importance. CCWA offers thoughtfully curated materials, resources, and activities, which can be experienced as a student-led initiative or in a classroom setting.
For more information on Global Guides experiences and curriculum materials, please contact Veronica Ruhe at vruhe@ccwa.org.
Contribute to Global Connections
SUPPORT THE CLEVELAND COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS
For a century, the CCWA has brought diverse perspectives on issues of international import to Cleveland. Much of our programming is made possible by the the support of our members and the generosity of our donors. Will you help us continue to create global connections?