youth & Education
Engaging youth, including foreign-born and limited English proficiency (LEP) communities, and educational institutions to promote foreign language acquisition, cultural competency building, and equitable access to career development opportunities.
2023 Impact Data
74
Youth-Related Events and Activities Hosted
81
Partner Organizations Engaged
132
Youth Volunteers Welcomed at Community Resource Events
171
Bikes Distributed
17
Interns Welcomed
ATL YEAR OF THE YOUTH
The Year of the Youth is about every one of us — and I do mean every person, every nonprofit, every company, every government agency — coming together to show up for our young people. We want to eliminate barriers that prevent young people from reaching their full potential, and invest in youth programs and services that open doors.” - Mayor Andre Dickens, 2023 State of the City Address
Student Engagement
Promoting cultural competency, language acquisition, and international career advancements to equip students with career readiness skills in order to navigate an interconnected global workforce.
We partner with local schools to offer presentations around our mission, work, and how students can get involved. This helps expose students to jobs in public service and can offer students a chance to see themselves reflected in career pathways.
To learn more or invite us to your class, please contact Peter Pimentel at ppimentel@atlantaga.gov.
Atlanta's global education profile
Metro Atlanta is home to a vibrant, well-educated workforce with one-third of Atlantans holding a college degree. With numerous International Baccalaureate programs and more than 60 dual immersion programs across the state, primary and secondary schools develop globally competent graduates to support our economy. Metro Atlanta is also home to more than 60 colleges and universities that host more than 25,000 international students each year.
The Mayor’s Office of International & Immigrant Affairs supports opportunities for international education and youth engagement by working with Atlanta-based academic institutions and international partners to support programming that develops global competencies and 21st-century skills in an increasingly global economy. Through these programs, we aspire to demonstrate the value of international engagement, so students are better prepared to address local, regional, and global challenges and opportunities in today’s interconnected world.
Youth Engagement and Delegations
Hosting international students and education leaders in an effort to exchange best practices in workforce development, education technology, post-secondary and technical education, skills training, and more.
workforce development
Participating in a variety of programs and initiatives that connect key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to foster dialogue around the importance of language education and global competency. Through these efforts, our goal is to promote student achievement and build the talent pipeline to support regional economic growth.
