That is what college students need if they want to work for a business that has global reach. The World Trade Center Institute’s (WTCI) Global Pathways for Students program helps make all of that possible so they will stand out in the competitive job market. The program is open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors. They are called Albrecht fellows and they meet in person 11 times between late August and early November, with the next cohort starting on August 22, 2022. Most of the sessions are with global business leaders in the Mid-Atlantic.
The Global Pathways for Students sessions are led by business leaders and other experts from the WTCI network, all who are affiliated with Mid-Atlantic entities that work globally – such as Under Armour and the World Bank. Check out the entities that provided speakers for the 2021 cohort. Speakers for the 2022 cohort will be announced soon.
Approximately 25 fellows are selected each year. Applicants must demonstrate an aptitude for high-level leadership, a trajectory that shows achievement, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to make a commitment of their personal time to participate in the program. The cost to be part of the program is $250. The deadline to apply is July 1st.
- Kathryn Crummit of University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2021 Albrecht Fellow
The idea to create the Global Pathways for Students program came from Baltimore icon Dr. James Albrecht. The program marries two of his lifelong interests: youth education and global business. Bringing those interests together under the umbrella of WTCI was a natural, as Dr. Albrecht has been involved with the organization for more than three decades. He was a member of the first WTCI Board of Directors. The aptly named Albrecht Fellowships are awarded to participants of the Global Pathways for Students and Youth Diplomats programs.
The sponsor of the Global Pathways for Students program is:
For more information about Global Pathways for Students, contact Vice President of Programs and Fellowships Astrid Schmidt-King.