We live in a global age.

When Americans first traveled to the moon, they forever changed our perspective by beaming back images of our own planet: luminous, varied, and whole. In these pictures, the familiar demarcations of separate nations portrayed on classroom globes were invisible. The images offered a vivid picture of shared destiny.

Today, more than ever, we inhabit an interconnected world. You can see it in your lives every day. Just head to the mall or boot up your computer. You can buy clothes made in Italy or Indonesia, drink coffee from South America or Africa. Online you can connect to people around the corner or around the world--to play games or solve environmental or humanitarian problems. At work you might get your paycheck from an international company based in London. You might invest in a business in China or sell to consumers in Russia.

One in six U.S. jobs is now tied to international trade. For small, medium, and large industries, growth is tied to expanding markets in other parts of the world. Whether in business, government, education, health care, law enforcement, agricultrue, or other fields, tomorrow's jobs will require more international knowledge and skills.

At the same time, U.S. citizens are intensely aware that the nation's security depends on their ability to act intelligently and knowledgeably on the world stage. Learning about the world will help students to understand international events that impact their communities, to vote or engage in public discourse with greater understanding of global issues, and to appreciate the diverse cultures that make up the country's classrooms, communities, and workplaces.

Who we are | Contact

725 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
212.327.9227

Search powered by Google