Language Career Launchpad

Language Career Launchpad (LCL) provides an opportunity for regional high-school students to explore how knowing a world language and culture can enhance their career readiness. 

The event will begin with a panel of professionals discussing their career journeys and language experiences. Students will then attend a series of 30-minute presentations of their own choosing. There will also be information from local colleges and universities about their language programs, scholarships, and study abroad opportunities. 

All registered attendees will receive a free lunch and students will have the opportunity to win prizes. 

The presentations offered falls into five broad categories: 

1. Role-play (e.g., imagine that you are a nurse interacting with a Spanish-speaking family). 
2. Project Brainstorming (e.g., to create a holiday card for the Lunar New Year for Chinese-American customers).
3. Language Partnerships (e.g., a Latin instructor describes his work as a consultant for an Ancient Rome-related movie). 
4. Cultural Etiquette (e.g., social rules when conducting business with Japanese partners).
5. International Inspiration (e.g., how ancient Incan farming methods are a model for sustainable agricultural practices).

Registration

For school instructors, please fill the initial interest form by May 30th. We will send out official registration forms in early Fall.