In response to COVID-19, The International Girls Academy  created a week long of virtual events for Students  Teachers, and Parents during these uncertain times. Global Youth Education week will be from April 11-18, 2020. Students who participate in Global Youth Education Week will have the chance to produce projects, activities throughout the week for various prizes throughout the week.  Parents and Teachers who participate will also have the opportunity to win prizes and gifts throughout the week.

The various sessions that will be featured throughout the Global Youth Education Week are the following Panel discussions:

Because Earth Matters Panel – April 13

Sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,  moderated by: Riché S. Outlaw-EJ Coordinator.

Panelists include: Emily Demaio- Environmental Specialist at The New Jersey Department of EJ, Jennifer Feltis Cortese,-AICP Planner, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Water Resource Management Division of Water Quality, Nadia Akbar- NJDEP,OEJ, Office of Deputy Commissioner.

Why Money Matters Panel – April 15

Moderated by Orane Williams Business Owner- Panelist included: Cashem Holland- Business Owner, Nzinga Green-Financial Advisor and Business Owner, Ash- Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Credit Karma.

Technology Matters so does Access – April 16

Moderated by Makeba Green- Business Owner- Panelist Included: Ashley J.Hobbs- Speaker, Producer of Digital &Podcast for Essence Communications Inc., Melissa Noel- Journalist, Dalvin Jones- Stitch Fix Mobile Engineer.

Why Does Civics matter anyway? – April 17

Moderatored by Tenisha Malcom-Wint. Panelist Includes: Ray B.Shacklef National President of Urban Leauge Professionals, Ashanit Jones- Community Engagement Manager NJISJ, Fatima Heyward- President of the New Jersey Young Democrats, Nabila Baptiste- Executive Director of NJDSC.

Self-Love – April 18

Moderatored by Kamillah Knight-Diversity and Inclusion Lead Unilever . Panelist Included: Azline Nelson-Global Sales and Marketing Strategist Delta Airlines,  Nandi Nelson- LCSW BCBA- Founder and Clinical Director of Social Behavior Learning solutions. Maggie Arboleda- Global Impact leader and National Civic Leader and Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador.

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Students, Teachers and Parents will have the opportunity to attend our virtual career sessions confirmed representatives included VIACOM, LinkedIn, Unilever, more companies can be found on out our site.

The International Girls Academy officially launched January 2020, servicing three hundred students throughout the tri-state area. The focus of The International Girls Academy is to provide access to underreppresented girls from 3rd-12th with respect to S.T.E.A.M, Civics Engagement, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship with an emphasis on Global Education to help change the trajectory in which students see themselves and their communities.

Join in on the Global Youth Education week and find more information on https://www.smore.com/hqm58.