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The Global Leadership Program prepares Essex High School’s next generation of global leaders.
The innovative four-year program focuses on three core competencies: global studies, cross-cultural competency, and leadership development. Students grow through globally-focused interdisciplinary coursework, internships with Vermont companies and organizations, and experience-based academic learning beyond the traditional classroom.
GLP is designed for students who wish to prepare for study, travel, and work in an increasingly competitive and global economy. The program involves a flexible combination of globally-focused coursework, internships, events, and activities that are customized to students’ personal, academic and professional goals.
Upon graduation, students receive a GLP endorsement on their diplomas to recognize and reward their pursuit of learning and experiences in fields with an international dimension. Students in all grades may apply.
You can connect with GLP on X, and check out About GLP on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/365869096.
Skills and knowledge that support future success in a global economy
Opportunities to grow a pre-professional network that supports summer internships and jobs, college applications, and valuable experiences through participation in GLP internships, guest lectures, and UVM and other off-campus events
Planning for short term, semester, or year-long study abroad programs in high school or college
Program can be completed as a stand-alone academy or concurrently with AVPA or STEM
For more information
Check out the EHS Program of Studies or
Contact the director of the Global Leadership Program, Jill Prado, at jprado@ewsd.org.