Student Ambassadors heading to Italy and Hungary 2012

FORT WORTH-  Celebrating Youth as Global Citizens, March 10-18th  Two youth groups have prepared well for their international adventure this spring where they will be recognized by city officials as Youth Ambassadors, tour cultural sites of the sister cities and be immersed in Italian culture as they visit Florence and Verona learning about the great art masterpieces of Michaelangelo; and experience the Hungarian culture where they will share our Texas culture in schools and visit historic sites in Budapest like the  Hungarian Parliament, as well as a day excursion to Vienna, Austria. They will have all have the unique opportunity to live with host families of our sister cities while establishing international friendships and memories of this journey. Bon Voyage to: Reggio Emilia, Italy: Youth delegation  led by Alum Nelcy Cardenas and Associate Delegation Leader and TCU Intern Sierra Ballard. Youth Ambassador high school students are 9-12th graders : Spencer Bartlett, Shelby  Bennett, Leslie Garcia, Leslie Garcia, Benjamin Gordimer, Anne Jacobs, Meredith Johnston, My Hanh Nguyen, Lizbeth Porras, Enrique Rodgriguez, Sarika Sabnis, and Summer Smith. Budapest, Hungary:  Our first youth delegation to include 8th graders along with high school students will be led by Andrea McCormick, Youth Chair for Budapest committee, and Associate Delegation Leaders Maria Carranza and Carina Clemente .  Youth Ambassadors are:  Julia Cobb,  Olivia Darrow, Isabel Gray, Elizabeth McGehee, Georgiana McCormick, Hunter Owings, Shannon Owings, Lenq Qu, Frances Senkowsky, and Ana Tafoya. Comments and questions, please contact Irene Chase by emailing irene@fwsistercities.org or call 817/632-7101.  

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2012-02-20 12:17

Student Ambassadors heading to Italy and Hungary 2012

FORT WORTH-  Celebrating Youth as Global Citizens, March 10-18th  Two youth groups have prepared well for their international adventure this spring where they will be recognized by city officials as Youth Ambassadors, tour cultural sites of the sister cities and be immersed in Italian culture as they visit Florence and Verona learning about the great art masterpieces of Michaelangelo; and experience the Hungarian culture where they will share our Texas culture in schools and visit historic sites in Budapest like the  Hungarian Parliament, as well as a day excursion to Vienna, Austria. They will have all have the unique opportunity to live with host families of our sister cities while establishing international friendships and memories of this journey. Bon Voyage to: Reggio Emilia, Italy: Youth delegation  led by Alum Nelcy Cardenas and Associate Delegation Leader and TCU Intern Sierra Ballard. Youth Ambassador high school students are 9-12th graders : Spencer Bartlett, Shelby  Bennett, Leslie Garcia, Leslie Garcia, Benjamin Gordimer, Anne Jacobs, Meredith Johnston, My Hanh Nguyen, Lizbeth Porras, Enrique Rodgriguez, Sarika Sabnis, and Summer Smith. Budapest, Hungary:  Our first youth delegation to include 8th graders along with high school students will be led by Andrea McCormick, Youth Chair for Budapest committee, and Associate Delegation Leaders Maria Carranza and Carina Clemente .  Youth Ambassadors are:  Julia Cobb,  Olivia Darrow, Isabel Gray, Elizabeth McGehee, Georgiana McCormick, Hunter Owings, Shannon Owings, Lenq Qu, Frances Senkowsky, and Ana Tafoya. Comments and questions, please contact Irene Chase by emailing irene@fwsistercities.org or call 817/632-7101.  

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Congratulations 2012 Youth Ambassadors

Congratulations Youth Ambassadors and Educators Selected for 2012 Spring and Summer Exchanges

Join us in saluting the following students who will represent Fort Worth as Youth Ambassadors next year on international exchanges.   These students were selected based on an intensive interview process and written essays demonstrating their interest in global issues and cultural understanding and should all be commended. Student Essays Moneka Watson Joshua Cristol Megan Moses

HARASHIN SCHOLARS Grades 9-11 DL-Renee Snoke DL-Masaki Nakamoto Blaine Edwards Mariley Grissom Morgan Killian Brian Loredo Megan Moses Daniela Silva Alison Strickland Katherine Super

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Grades 8-12 Teacher-Andrea McCormick ADL-Maria Carranza ADL-Carina Clemente Julia Cobb Olivia Darrow Isabel Grey Maximina Martin Georgiana McCormick Elizabeth McGehee Hunter Owings Shannon Owings Lena Qu Frances Senkowsky Daniela Silva Ana Tafoya

NAGAOKA, JAPAN Grades 8-12 DL-Gina Powell ADL-Monique Owens Dr. German Gutierrez FW Youth Orchestra Ensemble Noah Archibald Nicole Bergamini Andrea Cardona Donte Floyd Emmanuel Fuentes Edwin Gomez Madeline Hanson Samantha Harris Delaney Hart Elena Henry Iris Mendoza Merrill Moore Amit Narawane Francesca Poole Chandon Prasai Michelle Rueda Kasey Talbot

TRIER, GERMANY Grades 9-12 Teacher–Cody Cox ADL–Savannah Breen Luis Gonzalez Elva Gutierrez Talia Kelly Paul Nguyen Alexander McCray Valeria Quintana Amanda Rike Carley Rutledge Alexander Wade Moneka Watson

REGGIO EMILIA, ITALY Grades 9-12 DL-NelcyCardenas ADL-SierraBallard Spencer Bartlett Shelby Bennett Leslie Garcia Benjamin Gordimer Gladys Guevara Anne Jacobs Meredith Johnston Hanh Nguyen Lizbeth Porras Ricky Rodriguez Sarika Sabnis Summer Smith

MBABANE, SWAZILAND Adventure Grades 9-12 DL-Staussa Ervin DL-Jo Dufault ADL-Keome Rowe Andrea Cedillo Jack Eiband Victoria Munson Frances Senkowsky Susan Westrell

GUIYANG, CHINA Grades 9-12 DL-Irene Chase DL-Glen Mears ADL- Stephanie Atkinson ADL–Andrew  Lockhart Spencer Bartlett Claudia Carranza Joshua Cristol Matthew Dang Karina Garcia Zackery Harris Zack Kurima Arian Martinez Sanish Shrestha

 

2011-12-03 09:44

Congratulations 2012 Youth Ambassadors

Congratulations Youth Ambassadors and Educators Selected for 2012 Spring and Summer Exchanges

Join us in saluting the following students who will represent Fort Worth as Youth Ambassadors next year on international exchanges.   These students were selected based on an intensive interview process and written essays demonstrating their interest in global issues and cultural understanding and should all be commended. Student Essays Moneka Watson Joshua Cristol Megan Moses

HARASHIN SCHOLARS Grades 9-11 DL-Renee Snoke DL-Masaki Nakamoto Blaine Edwards Mariley Grissom Morgan Killian Brian Loredo Megan Moses Daniela Silva Alison Strickland Katherine Super

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Grades 8-12 Teacher-Andrea McCormick ADL-Maria Carranza ADL-Carina Clemente Julia Cobb Olivia Darrow Isabel Grey Maximina Martin Georgiana McCormick Elizabeth McGehee Hunter Owings Shannon Owings Lena Qu Frances Senkowsky Daniela Silva Ana Tafoya

NAGAOKA, JAPAN Grades 8-12 DL-Gina Powell ADL-Monique Owens Dr. German Gutierrez FW Youth Orchestra Ensemble Noah Archibald Nicole Bergamini Andrea Cardona Donte Floyd Emmanuel Fuentes Edwin Gomez Madeline Hanson Samantha Harris Delaney Hart Elena Henry Iris Mendoza Merrill Moore Amit Narawane Francesca Poole Chandon Prasai Michelle Rueda Kasey Talbot

TRIER, GERMANY Grades 9-12 Teacher–Cody Cox ADL–Savannah Breen Luis Gonzalez Elva Gutierrez Talia Kelly Paul Nguyen Alexander McCray Valeria Quintana Amanda Rike Carley Rutledge Alexander Wade Moneka Watson

REGGIO EMILIA, ITALY Grades 9-12 DL-NelcyCardenas ADL-SierraBallard Spencer Bartlett Shelby Bennett Leslie Garcia Benjamin Gordimer Gladys Guevara Anne Jacobs Meredith Johnston Hanh Nguyen Lizbeth Porras Ricky Rodriguez Sarika Sabnis Summer Smith

MBABANE, SWAZILAND Adventure Grades 9-12 DL-Staussa Ervin DL-Jo Dufault ADL-Keome Rowe Andrea Cedillo Jack Eiband Victoria Munson Frances Senkowsky Susan Westrell

GUIYANG, CHINA Grades 9-12 DL-Irene Chase DL-Glen Mears ADL- Stephanie Atkinson ADL–Andrew  Lockhart Spencer Bartlett Claudia Carranza Joshua Cristol Matthew Dang Karina Garcia Zackery Harris Zack Kurima Arian Martinez Sanish Shrestha

 

Sister Cities Announces International Youth Exchanges for 2012

Fort Worth, TX –Student application deadline October 21 for travel to sister cities Fort Worth students in grades 8—12 are encouraged to apply now to become a 2012 Fort Worth Youth Ambassador and travel on one of eight exchanges to Fort Worth’s sister cities. The deadline to apply is October 21st. The planned spring and summer exchanges include: • Reggio Emilia and Florence, Italy • Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria • Trier, Rotenburg and Frankfurt, Germany • Nagaoka, Japan • Mbabane, Swaziland and Johannesburg, South Africa • Bandung, Yogyakarta and Jakarta, Indonesia • Guiyang and Beijing, China Youth Ambassador exchanges open the door to the future for students giving them the opportunity to explore history and experience languages, food, culture and arts of the country they visit. Students make international friends while developing essential skills to be successful in a global society. “We had over 100 students apply last year. It is a competitive process and the students selected have the opportunity to participate in what many past participants have said is a ‘life changing experience’,” said Mae Ferguson, President and CEO of Sister Cities. Students selected through a vigorous selection process including written essays, teacher recommendations and personal interviews, develop an understanding of the culture and tradition of the city they visit, as well as represent their family, city and country as a citizen diplomat. Exchanges range from 8 to 15 days. “The most important thing about student exchanges is the fact that the students who go begin to see the commonalities of humanity they may not have known of before” said Cody Cox, 2011 student delegation leader and Arlington Heights High School educator. Details regarding dates, costs and eligibility requirements can be found at www.fwsistercities.org/programs/fort-worth-youth-ambassadors or by calling 817/632-7100.

2011-09-14 03:31

Sister Cities Announces International Youth Exchanges for 2012

Fort Worth, TX –Student application deadline October 21 for travel to sister cities Fort Worth students in grades 8—12 are encouraged to apply now to become a 2012 Fort Worth Youth Ambassador and travel on one of eight exchanges to Fort Worth’s sister cities. The deadline to apply is October 21st. The planned spring and summer exchanges include: • Reggio Emilia and Florence, Italy • Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria • Trier, Rotenburg and Frankfurt, Germany • Nagaoka, Japan • Mbabane, Swaziland and Johannesburg, South Africa • Bandung, Yogyakarta and Jakarta, Indonesia • Guiyang and Beijing, China Youth Ambassador exchanges open the door to the future for students giving them the opportunity to explore history and experience languages, food, culture and arts of the country they visit. Students make international friends while developing essential skills to be successful in a global society. “We had over 100 students apply last year. It is a competitive process and the students selected have the opportunity to participate in what many past participants have said is a ‘life changing experience’,” said Mae Ferguson, President and CEO of Sister Cities. Students selected through a vigorous selection process including written essays, teacher recommendations and personal interviews, develop an understanding of the culture and tradition of the city they visit, as well as represent their family, city and country as a citizen diplomat. Exchanges range from 8 to 15 days. “The most important thing about student exchanges is the fact that the students who go begin to see the commonalities of humanity they may not have known of before” said Cody Cox, 2011 student delegation leader and Arlington Heights High School educator. Details regarding dates, costs and eligibility requirements can be found at www.fwsistercities.org/programs/fort-worth-youth-ambassadors or by calling 817/632-7100.

Fort Worth Student Ambassadors Visit Japan

Fort Worth will reach a milestone in international exchanges this year celebrating twenty years participation in the Harashin Scholars program with Nagaoaka, Japan.

Since 1990, The Harashin Co. of Nagaoka, Japan has funded scholarships for eight Fort Worth students and two teachers to travel there for an educational and cultural enrichment exchange. In return, these Fort Worth families host students and teachers from Nagaoka in their homes for a reciprocal exchange. Exchange programs are a key element in the overall programs of Fort Worth Sister Cities and this unique opportunity for Fort Worth students is no exception. The students will depart today for a week long exchange and the Japanese students will arrive in Fort Worth the following week. Exchanges with each of Fort Worth’s eight sister cities provide youth the opportunity to spend 9-15 days with an international host family and experience the local history, culture and customs. This is done as citizen diplomats and gives students a better understanding of other cultures providing them an international education only these programs can offer. All student applicants (9-11th) participate in a vigorous selection process including teacher recommendations, essays and personal interviews. The Harashin Scholars are required to attend monthly cultural orientations to further enrich their international experience and prepare them for the exchange. The 2011 Harashin Scholars include: Claudia Carranza, Julia King, Allison Meade, Francesca Roberts, Courtney Tiandra Server, Zack Kurima Blough, Shelby Roberts accompanied by delegation leaders Pam Lea and Dr. Staussa Ervin.    

2011-07-27 02:05

Fort Worth Student Ambassadors Visit Japan

Fort Worth will reach a milestone in international exchanges this year celebrating twenty years participation in the Harashin Scholars program with Nagaoaka, Japan.

Since 1990, The Harashin Co. of Nagaoka, Japan has funded scholarships for eight Fort Worth students and two teachers to travel there for an educational and cultural enrichment exchange. In return, these Fort Worth families host students and teachers from Nagaoka in their homes for a reciprocal exchange. Exchange programs are a key element in the overall programs of Fort Worth Sister Cities and this unique opportunity for Fort Worth students is no exception. The students will depart today for a week long exchange and the Japanese students will arrive in Fort Worth the following week. Exchanges with each of Fort Worth’s eight sister cities provide youth the opportunity to spend 9-15 days with an international host family and experience the local history, culture and customs. This is done as citizen diplomats and gives students a better understanding of other cultures providing them an international education only these programs can offer. All student applicants (9-11th) participate in a vigorous selection process including teacher recommendations, essays and personal interviews. The Harashin Scholars are required to attend monthly cultural orientations to further enrich their international experience and prepare them for the exchange. The 2011 Harashin Scholars include: Claudia Carranza, Julia King, Allison Meade, Francesca Roberts, Courtney Tiandra Server, Zack Kurima Blough, Shelby Roberts accompanied by delegation leaders Pam Lea and Dr. Staussa Ervin.    

Iraqi and Chinese students share their cultures

Since 1989, the award-winning International Leadership Academy (ILA) has brought young people from Fort Worth’s sister cities to the area to discuss pressing global issues. This year, 120 participants will converge at TCU July 16–31 to share their cultures and learn about leadership.

Students from Fort Worth, Italy, Germany, Japan, Hungary, Mexico, Swaziland, and Indonesia, along with China who will participate for the first time, will be in Fort Worth for this 2 week program. The Academy’s goal is to increase communication and leadership skills through teambuilding, problem-solving, and sharing cultures. The closing ceremonies take place on July 30th, 10:00 a.m. at TCU’s Ed Landreth Auditorium. The ILA Class of 2011 will demonstrate what they have accomplished during the Academy in an elaborate performance. Students will explain the concepts they have been discussing and will share their solutions, as well as their cultures. The ceremony is free and open to the public. This year also marks the 7th year of ILA’s middle school program, Jr. International Leadership Academy (JILA) held at McLean 6th Grade campus July 11-15. College students from Toluca, Mexico will serve as facilitators, as the Fort Worth students discuss the same issues as their high school counterparts. The students will experience cultural presentations and interaction with high school students from Reggio Emilia, Italy; Trier, Germany; Guiyang, China and Mbabane, Swaziland gaining an international education. For the first time, JILA students will interact with 15 students from Iraq. The Iraqi students are part of an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, Meridian International and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. “This will be a unique experience for our Fort Worth students to learn more about a culture that is very different from ours and to show them what Americans are really like,” said Nancy Marchant, ILA and JILA Coordinator.

2011-07-05 11:27

Iraqi and Chinese students share their cultures

Since 1989, the award-winning International Leadership Academy (ILA) has brought young people from Fort Worth’s sister cities to the area to discuss pressing global issues. This year, 120 participants will converge at TCU July 16–31 to share their cultures and learn about leadership.

Students from Fort Worth, Italy, Germany, Japan, Hungary, Mexico, Swaziland, and Indonesia, along with China who will participate for the first time, will be in Fort Worth for this 2 week program. The Academy’s goal is to increase communication and leadership skills through teambuilding, problem-solving, and sharing cultures. The closing ceremonies take place on July 30th, 10:00 a.m. at TCU’s Ed Landreth Auditorium. The ILA Class of 2011 will demonstrate what they have accomplished during the Academy in an elaborate performance. Students will explain the concepts they have been discussing and will share their solutions, as well as their cultures. The ceremony is free and open to the public. This year also marks the 7th year of ILA’s middle school program, Jr. International Leadership Academy (JILA) held at McLean 6th Grade campus July 11-15. College students from Toluca, Mexico will serve as facilitators, as the Fort Worth students discuss the same issues as their high school counterparts. The students will experience cultural presentations and interaction with high school students from Reggio Emilia, Italy; Trier, Germany; Guiyang, China and Mbabane, Swaziland gaining an international education. For the first time, JILA students will interact with 15 students from Iraq. The Iraqi students are part of an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, Meridian International and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. “This will be a unique experience for our Fort Worth students to learn more about a culture that is very different from ours and to show them what Americans are really like,” said Nancy Marchant, ILA and JILA Coordinator.

Fort Worth Youth & Adult Ambassadors Travel to Mbabane, Swaziland

Sister Cities sends delegation to Swaziland as goodwill ambassadors

Exchange programs are what it’s all about for Fort Worth Sister Cities. This summer several delegations will be visiting Fort Worth’s sister cities including a Service Adventure group of 21 students and adults departing on June 14th for Mbabane, Swaziland. The delegation will be led by Nancy Marchant and Jay Kurima along with Cydney Marshall and Dr. Staussa Ervin. While in Mbabane the delegation will visit the U.S. Embassy, participate in school and university discussions, as well as make book and shoe donations. The group will also visit a health center under construction that is being built with a grant received by Fort Worth Sister Cities from Sister Cities International and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The center is being built to provide a place for community health education, HIV/AIDS counseling and testing, and food distribution. “Fort Worth is blessed to have this amazing relationship with Swaziland. They are a gracious people with a rich, cultural history that we can all appreciate,” said City Council representative and Mbabane, Swaziland liaison Kathleen Hicks. Local artist Jo Dufo will also accompany the group to work with the people of Mbabane to paint a peace mural. Dufo has plans to paint murals on public buildings in all eight of Fort Worth’s sister cities. Murals have already been painted in Fort Worth and Nagaoka, Japan. Youth Ambassadors to Swaziland include Gabrielle Carpenito, Marley Grissom, Calandra Jones, Morgan Killian, Chandan Prasai, Adam Tapper, Bailey Upp, and Hunter Werth. Adult Ambassadors — Tamara Albury, Jo Dufault, JoAnn King, Cortney Palmer, Michael Rodriguez, Yolanda Thomas, Cathey Upp, Priscella Williams, and Mac Zimmerman. TCU Business School professor and his wife, Dr. Bob & Jeannie Boatler, will also join the delegation to discuss future business school exchanges with the University of Swaziland.

2011-06-13 12:55

Fort Worth Youth & Adult Ambassadors Travel to Mbabane, Swaziland

Sister Cities sends delegation to Swaziland as goodwill ambassadors

Exchange programs are what it’s all about for Fort Worth Sister Cities. This summer several delegations will be visiting Fort Worth’s sister cities including a Service Adventure group of 21 students and adults departing on June 14th for Mbabane, Swaziland. The delegation will be led by Nancy Marchant and Jay Kurima along with Cydney Marshall and Dr. Staussa Ervin. While in Mbabane the delegation will visit the U.S. Embassy, participate in school and university discussions, as well as make book and shoe donations. The group will also visit a health center under construction that is being built with a grant received by Fort Worth Sister Cities from Sister Cities International and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The center is being built to provide a place for community health education, HIV/AIDS counseling and testing, and food distribution. “Fort Worth is blessed to have this amazing relationship with Swaziland. They are a gracious people with a rich, cultural history that we can all appreciate,” said City Council representative and Mbabane, Swaziland liaison Kathleen Hicks. Local artist Jo Dufo will also accompany the group to work with the people of Mbabane to paint a peace mural. Dufo has plans to paint murals on public buildings in all eight of Fort Worth’s sister cities. Murals have already been painted in Fort Worth and Nagaoka, Japan. Youth Ambassadors to Swaziland include Gabrielle Carpenito, Marley Grissom, Calandra Jones, Morgan Killian, Chandan Prasai, Adam Tapper, Bailey Upp, and Hunter Werth. Adult Ambassadors — Tamara Albury, Jo Dufault, JoAnn King, Cortney Palmer, Michael Rodriguez, Yolanda Thomas, Cathey Upp, Priscella Williams, and Mac Zimmerman. TCU Business School professor and his wife, Dr. Bob & Jeannie Boatler, will also join the delegation to discuss future business school exchanges with the University of Swaziland.

Fort Worth Youth Ambassadors Travel to Nagaoka, Japan

Sister Cities sends students to Japan as goodwill ambassadors

Exchange programs are key elements in the overall programs of Fort Worth Sister Cities. This summer several delegations will be visiting Fort Worth’s sister cities including a group of 12 students and delegation leaders Glen Mears and Gabby Jimenez who leave June 9th for Nagaoka, Japan. While there the group will participate in volunteer service projects with victims of the earthquake and present officials there with a video documenting the city-wide fundraising efforts on their behalf. Nearly $20,000 will be sent to Nagaoka’s earthquake relief fund. “This is such a unique experience for these students. To live with a Japanese family and experience this rich culture will change their lives,” said Mae Ferguson, President/CEO. “Many of our students return after international exchanges with a passion for expanding their education better preparing them for our global society. They’ll be better citizens for Fort Worth and the world,” said Ferguson. All student applicants participate in a vigorous selection process including teacher recommendations, essays and personal interviews. Youth Ambassadors are required to attend monthly cultural orientations to further enrich their international experience and prepare them for the exchange. Youth Ambassadors to Japan include Spencer Bartlett, Mathew Dang, Elizabeth Estes, Natalie Fetter, Taline Fritzenwallner,, Teresa Macias, Jacqueline Romero, Sarika Sabnis, Julia Smith, Jennifer Sotelo and Ana Tafoya.

2011-06-08 02:22

Fort Worth Youth Ambassadors Travel to Nagaoka, Japan

Sister Cities sends students to Japan as goodwill ambassadors

Exchange programs are key elements in the overall programs of Fort Worth Sister Cities. This summer several delegations will be visiting Fort Worth’s sister cities including a group of 12 students and delegation leaders Glen Mears and Gabby Jimenez who leave June 9th for Nagaoka, Japan. While there the group will participate in volunteer service projects with victims of the earthquake and present officials there with a video documenting the city-wide fundraising efforts on their behalf. Nearly $20,000 will be sent to Nagaoka’s earthquake relief fund. “This is such a unique experience for these students. To live with a Japanese family and experience this rich culture will change their lives,” said Mae Ferguson, President/CEO. “Many of our students return after international exchanges with a passion for expanding their education better preparing them for our global society. They’ll be better citizens for Fort Worth and the world,” said Ferguson. All student applicants participate in a vigorous selection process including teacher recommendations, essays and personal interviews. Youth Ambassadors are required to attend monthly cultural orientations to further enrich their international experience and prepare them for the exchange. Youth Ambassadors to Japan include Spencer Bartlett, Mathew Dang, Elizabeth Estes, Natalie Fetter, Taline Fritzenwallner,, Teresa Macias, Jacqueline Romero, Sarika Sabnis, Julia Smith, Jennifer Sotelo and Ana Tafoya.

Engineering Students from Toluca, Mexico part of Sister Cities’ Exchange Program

Engineering firms hosting students as part of international exchange

As part of the ongoing programs of Fort Sister Cities, 17 engineering students and 2 professors from Toluca, Mexico’s TEC de Monterrey University are visiting engineering firms in Fort Worth to further their education this week. In its third year, this engineering mentorship program gives students an opportunity to learn about possible careers they could have in the field of engineering.  While in Fort Worth the students will visit Freese & Nichols, UTA’s Robotics Institute, TCU, XTO, BNSF Railway, Bell Helicopter and Lockheed Martin. “I think that hosting students from another country is a great way to give back to our profession and to communities outside our country. It certainly shows how global our profession has become, “said Bob Pence, President and CEO of Freese and Nichols.   While in Fort Worth the students will be home hosted by Sister Cities members and also visit the cultural district, Stockyards and Sundance Square. The goal of the program is to provide the students information on engineering careers ranging from architecture, automotive and aerospace and provide them a practical application to what they have been studying in school.  It is also an opportunity for them to make contacts for networking as they develop their eventual careers in the field of engineering. “This exchange has become very popular with our university partners in Toluca and we are appreciative of the participation of our local engineering companies and universities who welcome these students and host them,” said Brad Mahon, Chairman of the Sister Cities Board.  “Sister Cities does this to create meaningful people-to-people exchanges and to create better understanding between our countries.” Sister Cities since 1998, Fort Worth and Toluca have experienced numerous  other exchanges including middle and high school partnerships; municipal and economic forums; tourism exchanges; language immersion;  health care exchanges; and municipal police training programs.

2011-04-21 08:48

Engineering Students from Toluca, Mexico part of Sister Cities’ Exchange Program

Engineering firms hosting students as part of international exchange

As part of the ongoing programs of Fort Sister Cities, 17 engineering students and 2 professors from Toluca, Mexico’s TEC de Monterrey University are visiting engineering firms in Fort Worth to further their education this week. In its third year, this engineering mentorship program gives students an opportunity to learn about possible careers they could have in the field of engineering.  While in Fort Worth the students will visit Freese & Nichols, UTA’s Robotics Institute, TCU, XTO, BNSF Railway, Bell Helicopter and Lockheed Martin. “I think that hosting students from another country is a great way to give back to our profession and to communities outside our country. It certainly shows how global our profession has become, “said Bob Pence, President and CEO of Freese and Nichols.   While in Fort Worth the students will be home hosted by Sister Cities members and also visit the cultural district, Stockyards and Sundance Square. The goal of the program is to provide the students information on engineering careers ranging from architecture, automotive and aerospace and provide them a practical application to what they have been studying in school.  It is also an opportunity for them to make contacts for networking as they develop their eventual careers in the field of engineering. “This exchange has become very popular with our university partners in Toluca and we are appreciative of the participation of our local engineering companies and universities who welcome these students and host them,” said Brad Mahon, Chairman of the Sister Cities Board.  “Sister Cities does this to create meaningful people-to-people exchanges and to create better understanding between our countries.” Sister Cities since 1998, Fort Worth and Toluca have experienced numerous  other exchanges including middle and high school partnerships; municipal and economic forums; tourism exchanges; language immersion;  health care exchanges; and municipal police training programs.