Global Languages Leadership Meeting

The Global Languages Leadership Meeting is an invitation-only networking luncheon hosted by the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Learning at Georgia State University. Diverse industry leaders from business, non-profit, government, and education converge to forge collaborations that promote language learning and cultural competence for an emerging global workforce. This event purposes to transform our communities through an immersive discussion on emerging industry data, changing workforce dynamics, and language learning throughout the PK-16 continuum to stimulate better understandings of global, regional and industry trends. Beginning with face-to-face interaction, open conversation, and attainable action items, this event offers an opportunity for representatives behind the region’s different sectors to stay ahead of the curve in an accelerating global marketplace.

Dr. Angela Jackson is the 2020 plenary speaker.

CULTR is delighted to feature on this year’s program Dr. Angela Jackson, Partner at New Profit, as the 2020 plenary speaker. Dr. Angela Jackson leads the Future of Work strategy and investments at New Profit, a Boston based venture philanthropy firm. Most recently working in the private sector, Dr. Jackson was the head of New Channels Marketing for Nokia and Retail Development at Viacom. After having lived and worked abroad in over 25 countries, in 2008, Dr. Jackson combined her corporate management experience with the expertise of language educators to found Global Language Project (GLP), an educational nonprofit leveraging world language learning to equip students for opportunities in higher education and the workforce. In just five years, Dr. Jackson raised more than $10 million dollars to change the trajectory of hundreds of young lives by empowering them with valuable knowledge in a second language. Dr. Jackson holds a doctorate from Harvard University where she was a Dean Kathleen McCartney Fellow.

Past attendees for this event includes representatives from businesses with international initiatives, non-profit organizations, legislative committees, government agencies, non-governmental groups, and educational leadership. Examples of these participants includes the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Atlanta Public Schools, Cox Automotive, French Consulate in Atlanta, Marriot International, Office of Congressman John Lewis, Peace Corps, Telemundo Atlanta, and much more. For additional information or an invitation to the upcoming Global Languages Leadership Meeting, please contact CULTR at cultr@gsu.edu or 404 413 5683.

Why Participate?

Your participation matters to the future of your workforce and industry. While employers seek to strengthen existing relationships and move into emerging markets, the U.S. workforce continues to experience the “global skills gap” with its worldwide competitors. This disparity stems from the United States lacking skillsets such as language proficiency or cultural competency emphasized across competing workforces in other countries. Through an understanding of emerging trends related to these high demand skills, participating organizations can help lower the unemployment rate, reduce unfilled jobs, and provide future employees with the training they need in a competitive marketplace.

Furthermore, the Global Languages Leadership Meeting offers an opportunity to directly interact and grow with the community. This comprehensive community of peers will capitalize on diverse talents, experiences, and networks to achieve more together than we could separately. By participating in the Global Languages Leadership Meeting, your organization has the opportunity to join CULTR in the effort to encourage an understanding of different cultures, the study of languages, and an appreciation for diversity across our communities.

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