World Languages Day
Thank you for attending the 10th Annual World Languages Day! Updates for the next event will follow in our newsletter!
Connecting Students to Global Career Pathways
World Languages Day is a global career expo that brings together organization representatives from businesses, non-profits, government, and education to connect with over 1,000 high school and college students about the global skills essential to their industries. This event showcases diverse speaker panels and topics to highlight the value of language skills, cultural experiences, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) for all learners in the global economy. Past exhibitors for this event included representatives from Mercedes-Benz, UPS, FBI, Truist, U.S. Department of State, Peace Corps, and many more.
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2024 Event Speaker, Exhibitors, Sponsors and Schedule
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CULTR is excited to have award-winning journalist turned filmmaker Jinyoung Lee as our Event Speaker for World Languages Day! Jinyoung Lee graduated in Journalism and Multimedia from Ewha Womans University in Seoul. Since relocating to Hawaii in 2005, she has combined her journalism expertise with cinema, leveraging her extensive Korean media background. In 2012, Jinyoung founded Now Production Films, a 501(c)(3) non-profit studio dedicated to creating impactful films that bridge cultures and benefit society. Her latest work, Songs of Love from Hawaii (2024), skillfully integrates cultures through music, featuring rare historical photos and performances by world-renowned musicians. The film will air on PBS Hawaii and be released nationwide in Korea with CGV Korea this fall.
To learn more about Jinyoung, visit her website at therainbowwords.com.
Jinyoung Lee
CULTR is excited to have the acclaimed Kruti Dance Academy as our Event Performer for World Languages Day! Located in Duluth, GA, this renowned institution has preserved and promoted the vibrant cultural heritage of Indian dance for over 30 years. Their expertise in Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance forms has inspired many students through creativity and culture. Kruti has gained national and international recognition, being featured on America’s Got Talent and performing at the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
To learn more about the Kruti Dance Academy, visit their website at kruti.com.
Kruti Dance Academy
CULTR is grateful to this year’s visiting organizations and their passion for engaging with the next generation of language speaking professionals!
Additional exhibitors will be added.
- Alif Institute
- Atlanta Global Studies Center
- Atlanta Institute for Diplomatic Leadership
- BE Education
- Bonnie
- Consulado de Colombia en Atlanta
- Consulate General of Argentina
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta
- English Language Programs
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- French American Chamber of Commerce
- GALEO
- Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta
- GSU Department of Applied Linguistics & ESL
- GSU Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
- GSU MSE – World Languages Education
- GSU World Languages and Cultures
- Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Ignite Education Consulting & Design Group
- Interactive College of Technology
- International Charter Academy of Georgia
- International Rescue Committee
- J-1 Visa Exchanges
- JET Program
- Klett World Languages, Inc.
- Korean Festival Foundation
- Korean Education Center in Atlanta
- Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs – Welcoming Atlanta
- National Center for Civil and Human Rights
- Pasona NA, Inc.
- Peace Corps
- QUICK USA
- SEASUS
- Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Inc.
- Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning in Atlanta
- The Japan-America Society of Georgia
- Translation Station, Inc.
- U.S. Aviation Academy
- U.S. Department of State
- Umu Igbo Unite
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- World Asian Law Enforcement Council (WALEC)
For their generous support, CULTR warmly thanks the following companies and organizations. These sponsors have sent a powerful message to teachers and students regarding the importance of language learning in their industries. This support of World Languages Day underscores each organization’s commitment to empowering global opportunities for all.
Schedule is subject to change.
8:30–9:00 a.m. / Exhibitor Arrival & Check-In, Set Up & Networking
9:15 a.m. / Welcoming Comments for Exhibitors: Dr. Hakyoon Lee
9:30 a.m. / Schools Arrive and Welcoming to Schools: Dr. Hakyoon Lee
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / Career Expo: Exhibitors in Student Center East Ballroom (High School students)
10:00–10:45 a.m. / Session 1: Exhibitors in Ballroom, Panel in Speaker’s Auditorium and Performers in Veteran’s Memorial Hall
11:00–11:45 a.m. / Session 2: Exhibitors in Ballroom, Panel in Speaker’s Auditorium and Performers in Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Noon–12:45 p.m. / Session 3: Exhibitors in Ballroom, Panel in Speaker’s Auditorium and Performers in Veteran’s Memorial Hall
1–3:00 p.m. / Georgia State students time with Exhibitors
Event Videos
World Languages Day aims to provide engaging content, immersive discussion, and a meaningful experience for all attendees. See these elements in action through event recordings below.