Bloomfield Hills Spanish Program

Posted by JFrias on Mar 20, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Birmingham Spanish Program

Posted by JFrias on Mar 20, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

Conversational Spanish

An introduction to the Spanish language through practical, real life conversations. Lessons will be taught through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Text: “Easy Spanish Step-by-Step” by Barbara Bregstein. Joaquin Frias, MBA, from Madrid, Spain, is the founder of Spanish International, which works with companies and professionals interested in learning Spanish.

TUESDAYs  beg. 4/7 7:00-8:30pm

8 sessions $138 (ends 5/26)

To register call (248) 644-5832

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Global Trade Mission

Posted by JFrias on Mar 4, 2009 in Blog | 0 comments

The Global Trade Mission (GTM) is an innovative, hands-on learning experience preparing Southeast Michigan high school students to participate in the global economy by simulating the preparation of an international trade mission. Participating students will work in cross-district, cross-county teams to create a product and global business plan which will be presented to a panel of business experts. This year’s GTM will include students from Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne counties!

The GTM Oakland will take place, March 5 – 7, 2009, at Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills.

The GTM Macomb will take place, April 23 – 25, 2009, at the Macomb Educational Service Center, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

Through a partnership with Automation Alley, Macomb Intermediate School District, Oakland Schools and Oakland Community College, approximately 200 students at each location will work in teams to respond to realistic ‘Trade Challenges’ or industry specific projects. The Trade Challenges are created to highlight ‘emerging sectors’ and are developed in cooperation with area companies for rigorous and relevant application to theoretical classroom learning.  Highlights of the event include international video conferences conducted with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Services and career exploration through engagement with business, education and government volunteers. The GTM is patterned from the national model of the Virtual Trade Mission and is designed to immerse students in an authentic business experience that allows collaboration with a diverse team to respond quickly and professionally to a global business challenge.

Over the course of the program, students:

- Acquire critical workplace skills
- Develop cultural diversity awareness
- Obtain techniques in problem solving and project management
- Explore emerging careers in Southeast Michigan
- Assume corporate roles to guide their work strategy and business 
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- Gain an understanding of their own role as a member of the future workforce

Overall, the Automation Alley GTM offers students a complete and potentially life-changing experience. They will have the opportunity to think, act and produce results just like business professionals and attain the skills necessary to respond to the realities of today’s flat world. Since 1999, more than 1,600 students have participated in GTM.
 Information regarding GTM includes:

Event Description Brochure Examples of Previous Student Topics Business Volunteer Testimonials Student Testimonials Business Volunteer Form Business Sponsorship Form

For schools with representatives who have made contact with GTM liaisons and are interested in participating at the GTM Oakland:

Fax Cover Sheet Student Application Full School Response Form Teacher/Coach Calendar of Activities

For schools interested in participating at the GTM Macomb:

School Reservation Form Fax Cover Sheet Student Application Full School Response Form Teacher/Coach Calendar of Events

To learn more about Automation Alley’s Global Trade Mission, please contact Alysia Green, Project Coordinator at 248-457-3215 or by e-mail at greena@automationalley.com or at gtm@automationalley.com.