Calendar of Livestreams
A Partnership Between StreamableU and The Gap Year Association
Livestream registration and attendance is free and open to any district / school personnel or students and their families.
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Presented by: CET Academic Programs
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization that has been developing and delivering innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. CET’s gap programs include Intensive Language courses in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, and Japanese, as well as a fieldwork semester in rural China that is also open to high school students. Pre-college summer courses offer college credit and language study in 10 countries, with topics such as global health and development, environmental sustainability, politics, pop culture, and more. Known for strong academics, professional program management, and supportive student services, CET strives to integrate students into their host communities, adopt environmentally conscientious practices, and promote diversity and inclusion across all programs.
Information Downloads:
https://www.streamableu.com/app/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/China-Fieldwork-Semester-2021-2022.pdf
https://www.streamableu.com/app/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CET-Pre-College-Partner-Guide-2020.pdf
https://www.streamableu.com/app/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Gap-at-CET-Brochure-2020.pdf
https://www.streamableu.com/app/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CET-Presentation-Streamable-U.pdf
https://www.streamableu.com/app/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pre-College-at-CET-Brochure-2020.pdf
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Education First (EF) Gap Year
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
Want to see the world and gain skills that will prepare you for life? An EF Gap Year will help you do both. This truly global program lets you explore several countries in depth, learn a language, volunteer, gain international work experience, and develop leadership skills. You’ll return home more confident and mature, and with a totally new perspective on life. Our accredited programs are either a semester (12 weeks) or full gap year (26 weeks). Program locations: Europe, Latin America, Asia, Tanzania, Australia, and New Zealand.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Youth International
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Authentic, rugged, meaningful travel since 1997. With a focus on cross-cultural exchange, Youth International offers multi-country gap semesters that combine international travel, home stays, community service, and outdoor expeditions. Our mission is to open the doors for young adults to discover a broader perspective on the world while developing a deeper understanding of themselves. Founder & Director Brad Gillings will discuss three programs available in the fall 2020 semester: Asia, South America, and Africa & Near East.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Center for Interim Programs
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
In this session, we will outline four main categories of gap year programs from facilitated group options to skill-based intensives, internship placements, and volunteer options. We will also cover how students often combine these various types of experiences during their year.
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Presented by: Winterline
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Winterline Global Education offers skills-based programs for young adults with an adventurous spirit and an interest in the world around them. You will learn real-world skills to prepare you for college, life, and your career while traveling the world and exploring your passions. Tune in to hear our Director of Outreach and Recruitment, Erica Schultz, talk about our 2020 program offerings: our signature global gap years, a semester in Latin America, and a summer trip to South Africa.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Free to Roam Adventures
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
A gap year does not have to cost as much as a semester of college. Learn about low-cost gap year opportunities and get tips on how to fund your gap year in this session with gap year consultant Susan Staley of Free to Roam Adventures.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Denver Gap Year
GYA Member: NO
Accredited: NO
Denver Gap Year is a Christian based program that can serve as a launching pad between high school and the rest of your life. Participants live in a vibrant community house, serve local non-profit organizations and engage in life-changing discipleship classes. Adventurous excursions into the Rocky Mountains provide bonding experiences, opportunities to be challenged and space for contemplation. International travel to an orphanage in the Philippines and G42 Leadership Academy in Spain broadens participants worldview and deepens their faith. And living in the heart of Denver gives participants a chance to experience the opportunities and needs of communities within an urban setting.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: ARCC
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
ARCC Gap Semester programs offer an educational and cultural bridge between high school and college. They are an opportunity to live, work, learn and explore in some of the greatest classrooms on earth. Designed with a rich educational fabric complementing each and every location, they highlight regional issues that are directly linked to global challenges.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: AmeriCorps NCCC
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
Are you wondering what comes next after high school? How to pay for college? Want a break from the classroom, real-world experience, and the chance to travel and try new things? During 10 months in AmeriCorps NCCC you will develop your strengths and interests, gain marketable skills in leadership and teamwork, and serve communities in-need. Members work full-time with a team on a series of different projects in different places. Training, travel, lodging, and food are provided, and you’ll get $6,195 for college. Join us to learn more about the program and how to apply!
Additional Materials:
https://www.streamableu.com/app/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AmeriCorps-NCCC-flyer.pdf
https://www.streamableu.com/app/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AmeriCorps-NCCC-FEMA-Corps-flyer.pdf
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: BroadFutures
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
BroadFutures is revolutionizing the way young people with learning disabilities enter the
workforce through an innovative training, mentoring and paid internship program. We partner
with a diverse group of employers, providing a vast array of internships including congressional
and policy internships, marketing and communications, hospitality and tourism, and many
others. Our unique curriculum is specifically designed to meet the needs of our diverse learners
by focusing on professionalism, communication, and stress tolerance, while incorporating the
arts, yoga, and mindfulness. We employ a highly effective support model that pairs mentors and
coaches with our participants.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: En Route Consulting
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Think you know who takes a gap year? Think again! This presentation will walk you through the six common profiles of gap year students. Julia Rogers from En Route Consulting will discuss why particular students are well-suited to gap time and what types of opportunities benefit these students the most. At the end of this session, you’ll understand the range of students who are able to thrive on and after gap time - and if you might be one of them!
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: High Mountain Institute Gap Year
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
The High Mountain Institute's Gap Semester Programs unite outdoor adventure, environmental service, and leadership development on an uninterrupted journey to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring places. During the fall, you can select a rock climbing or backpacking focus while traveling through the American West and Patagonia. Our spring semester in Patagonia takes you on an incredible journey to explore the culture, mountains, and conservation efforts in Patagonia, while the Andes Leadership Semester combines wilderness exploration, Andean culture, Spanish language and rock climbing in an HMI partnership with Where There Be Dragons. Our students realize their full potential to thrive as engaged citizens of the world by exploring with intention.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: The Gap Year Association
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
The prospect of earning college credit on your gap year can ultimately shorten your path through a bachelors degree, saving both time and money. However, earning credit isn’t an automatic good and there’s much to learn about grading and transcripts, credits transfers, financial aid, and your status as a first year student.
Inevitably, as the gap year option gains momentum, so too are we seeing more opportunities to earn college credit while on your gap year. In this session we will talk through the Gap Year Association’s credit option - available to all Accredited Gap Year Providers who operate internationally - as well as independent credit options not through the Gap Year Association. This session will not cover college timelines nor application processes specifically - those are best done through your college counselor - instead we will focus on earning credit while on your gap year, and what you can expect as a student navigating this extra benefit.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Gap at Glen Brook
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Gap at Glen Brook is a place-based Gap program. Participants move between living and learning outdoors while backpacking, canoeing, or camping; and living on the Glen Brook campus while fully immersed in community activities. The program focuses on building personal responsibility towards one's self, their neighbors, and the world. On campus we move through text study, experiential learning, and crafting skills for a hand-made life such as farming, cooking and stewardship projects. In the wilderness we combine outdoor hard skills with intentional practices of self-knowing well-suited to wild places.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Gap Year Explorer
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
When people think of Gap Year programs or other opportunities that can fulfill a year between high school and college, they often think internationally. However, there are many Gap Year programs and technically non-Gap Year opportunities that are right here in the US. Today's we'll spend time exploring some US programs that you may want to consider.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Where There Be Dragons
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Dragons offers authentic cultural immersion through Summer Abroad, Gap Year, and College Study Abroad programs. Small student groups travel to remote communities with the best educators in the industry to ensure personalized mentorship and meaningful community engagement. Our goal is to help participants develop the cross-cultural competencies to be active participants in the world.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Amigos de las Americas
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Accredited by the Gap Year Association, Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) is a nonprofit that provides authentic cultural immersion and leadership experiences. During an AMIGOS Gap Semester or Year, students live with a host family, complete an internship, implement a sustainable service project, and go on excursions to must-see local spots! Choose between a 4-month semester or 9-month gap year in Cuenca, Ecuador or Montevideo, Uruguay. More details, including information about financial assistance & fundraising, are available on our website.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Taylor the Gap
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
In the transitions post-gap session, Marion from Taylor The Gap, will be sharing hands-on-tools and resources that a post-gap student can use to adjust to being back either at home, in a new job or internship, and on campus if they are heading on to secondary education. She will discuss how to channel and apply newfound knowledge and perspective gained during one's gap experience into the next chapter.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: CIEE
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Founded in 1947, CIEE is the nation’s largest study abroad nonprofit organization. On this livestream, we’ll show you how to create your very own gap year abroad experience with CIEE, by combining semesters and topics in 14 amazing global locations. Get ready to boost your foreign language skills, roll up your sleeves on a service project or gain professional experience on an internship! Come home with new memories, friends, skills, and a fresh perspective before college.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: TEFL Pros
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
Do you want to get the most out of your Gap Year? Of course! In this session, we will explore the basics of TEFL, learn the skills and tools TEFL can cultivate in a young person’s life, and consider how a gap year experience could be enhanced by a TEFL training and a volunteer teaching opportunity either domestically or overseas.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Thinking Beyond Borders
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Thinking Beyond Borders offers gap year programs with the mission of empowering students through education to address critical global issues. Our programs push students to get out of the classroom and learn from the real world to better understand their future roles within it. We offer semester programs in Latin America and Southeast Asia as well as a 2-semester Global Gap Year program, all of which combine the excitement of group travel with immersion and field-work. Our students learn new languages, live with host families, partner with community leaders to learn about local issues, and participate in seminars designed to connect those local issues back to the global community we are all a part of, creating a truly meaningful gap year experience.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Gap Year Solutions
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
Have you heard about Gap Years, but thinking this isn’t for you? You are not alone! There are many misconceptions about Gap Years that unfortunately stop students from seriously considering an experience that universally brings positive benefits. Katherine Stievater, Founder of Gap Year Solutions, will share her many years of experience working with today’s teens and serving as a Gap Year Advisor to address the most common misconceptions about Gap Years, and explain how any student can benefit from a year of Real World Learning. This session will also help summarize much of what you learned during Gap Year Exploration month, as the common myths are related to some of the most important things you will need to think about when considering a Gap Year.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Dance Gap Year
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
DANCE GAP YEAR (DGY) is the first international Gap Year Program designed for dancers. Founded by Pizarts Dance Hub For Entrepreneurial Innovation, Dance Gap Year is a 3-8 month program in which dancers have the opportunity to create an individualized dance curriculum and experience the breadth of the global dance community while studying in New York City, Los Angeles and Abroad. Dominique Robinson and Zoe Rappaport will be presenting.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Raleigh Expeditions
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Raleigh Expedition is an international volunteering program delivered by the youth-driven development charity, Raleigh International. Raleigh Expedition engages volunteers in creating long lasting change on community, environmental and adventure leadership projects. These projects help tackle environmental issues, access to education for all, and alleviate poverty. All Raleigh's work contributes towards the sustainable development goals, starting with developing the skills of young people, working with rural communities on meaningful projects, and inspiring young people to continue to make the world a better place. The program runs throughout the year for 4, 5, 7 and 10 weeks in Costa Rica, Nepal and Tanzania.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: J2 Guides
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
With an abundance of online resources and quality gap year programs available in a wide array of topics, one might think planning a gap year would be a snap. The reality is that coordinating a gap year asks one to answer big questions about their: motivations, goals, resources, timelines, interests and levels of independence; a complex matrix that makes each person's gap year unique. Accredited gap year counselors Jane and Jason Sarouhan offer strategies and a framework for beginning to envision your gap year so that you can take concrete steps towards arranging the best combination of opportunities for a successful and fulfilling gap year.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Outward Bound Costa Rica
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
GAP year semesters are a superb way for students to become more centered, focused and mature to take on the real life challenges in university should they choose that route. Since 1942, Outward Bound has led the world in education through outdoor adventure. Outward Bound Costa Rica continues this tradition in the rivers, reefs and rainforests of Costa Rica and Panama. We offer two semester tracks, our Outdoor Leadership Semester includes seven internationally recognized certifications in outdoor leadership for the aspiring outdoor leader while our Coast to Coast Semester includes some technical skill training and certifications with a 26-day trek from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Our webinar will outline our offerings as well as include some of the latest trends in GAP year and ideas to share with parents and students alike.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Rising Earth Immersion at The Eco-Institute
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: NO
A holistic, environmental leadership semester for change-makers between the ages of 18-28 at The Eco-Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Live simply and in community on our organic farm, explore the roots of activism and social movements, and develop practical skills needed to build a sustainable and just future for all people and the planet.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Carpe Diem Education
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
Carpe Diem Education provides semester and year-long programs for students ages 17-22 in Spain & Morocco, Italy & Greece, the South Pacific, India, Southeast Asia, Central America and South America. Our gap year programs challenge perspectives, embolden critical thinking, and inspire a greater sense of self through enhanced global perspectives. Balancing hard work with fun-filled adventure; finding laughter in the midst of serious inquiry; we discover the depths of our humanity together. College credit and financial aid are available through Portland State University on all semester and year-long programs.
Duration: 30min
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Presented by: Global Citizen Year
GYA Member: YES
Accredited: YES
So what do colleges actually think about students taking gap years? We partner with 15+ colleges who wish more of their students would take a gap year before stepping foot on campus. Join this session to learn more about Global Citizen Year's college partnerships, why colleges value gap years, and ask questions to our very own in-house college counselor on how she advises students applying to college during their gap year.
Program materials:
https://www.streamableu.com/app/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Global-Citizen-Year-College-Partners.pdf
https://www.streamableu.com/app/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Global-Citizen-Year-Brochure-Booklet.pdf
Duration: 30min
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Accreditation by the Gap Year Association (GYA) represents a commitment to the highest standards in safety, quality, and integrity. Accredited Programs and Counselors have agreed to consistently abide by the Standards of the Gap Year Association, which typically means that a student can count on an experience with the highest caliber of field leadership, the best degree of office support, and the highest standards of safety.
