minas international overview may2010
DESCRIPTION
inas International is a not for profit organziation connecting English speakers living working or doing business in the Brazilian State of Minas Gerais through business networking/education,social engagement and MinasCare - sustainable community development program.TRANSCRIPT
Minas International
Globalizing Locally
May 2010
Mission
To connect English speakers
living, working or doing business
in Minas Gerais through business networking/education, social
engagement and MinasCare –
sustainable community development.
MI Program Structure
Networking Education Knowledge
BUSINESS
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTSUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Engage MI community socially
Support Expat Families
Facilitate Cultural Assimilation
MinasCare & MinasMentors focusing on continuing education & business mentoring for underprivileged
Program Structure
Business programs for English speaking community designed to facilitate Networking (virtual/physical), Management Educationand dispersement of news & information about Brazil & Minas Gerais
Upcoming MI Events/Programs 2010
Transforming BH Favelas through innovation - Brian Wampler – Fulbright Scholar/UFMG Professor
Developing EcoTourism in Minas Gerais - Douglas Trent Vallouric & Mannesman Manufacturing Tour Navigating the Job Search Market in Minas Gerais – Daniela Vidigal Social Media – What is it and Why <MUST> I Care – Maxine McClellan Technology Transformation of Minas Gerais CrimeLights – How dangerous is Minas Gerais anyway? Dr. Corinne Davis
Rodrigues – UFMG Professor criminologist & sociologist INHOTIM – Contemporary Art Museum Tour/Lunch Personal Branding for Executives – Globalizing Oneself – Maxine McClellan
Interdependence w/ water resources - Corin de Freitas – Fulbright/Researcher
Coffey Mining – Linton Kirk Indian Cuisine Cooking Demonstration – Lata Lakshmanan
MUCH MORE IN THE PIPELINE!
>500 connections in < 5 months
WEBSITEwww.minasinternational.com
MinasCARE
Sustainable Community Development
MinasCare Goals & Strategies
Assist underrepresented university students living in favelas to enter the workforce and enhance opportunity for success through:
English conversation and training Mentorship
Provide support to local NGOs
Partner with local organizations focused on environmental sustainability
MinasMentors Embodies the mission and values of Minas International through its focus on business networking/education
and social engagement
Linking Students with Professionals
Mentees gain support and guidance in their transition from University into the workforce
Improving employability chances
Building self-esteem and confidence
Developing interview skills Goal setting and
achievement Industry Insight Building bridges between
Favelas and employers
2 Mentors 1 Mentee1 Mentor supports cultural development challenges
1 Mentor supports workforce understanding/adaption
Next StepsFinalize program
development
Identify Mentees and Mentors
Launch Pilot August 2010
Fluent Portuguese speakers Hands on work with youngsters, Social Educators, HIV/AIDS patients Administrative & Communication assistance– internal, partners, public, donors Transportation to and from Clínica AMMOR Engineering Project
Not so fluent Portuguese speakers Marketing, Adminstrative, Communitcation assistance (e.g., newsletter, website) Transportation to and from Clínica AMMOR Engineering Project, repairs/improvements on the site, cleaning Teaching English to children, adolescents, Social Educators Back up for outreach work –(e.g., picture taking,sign-ups, intervention site
Working with children at risk - street youth, abused & abandoned children/adolescents
72 partner Shelters
Helping people living with HIV and AIDS
Become a Mentor
Teach English
Volunteer with AMMOR
Work w/ MinasCare
www.minasinternational.com
Globalizing Locally