People to People Leadership Ambassadors Immersed in Washington, D.C., for Unforgettable Presidents Day
Students from around the world in grades 5-8 spend week in D.C. learning about the presidency from Mary Eisenhower and Ari Fleischer.
- Spokane, WA (1888PressRelease) March 01, 2011 - People to People Ambassador Programs, the world leader in global educational travel experiences, announced today that students from 41 states and eight countries spent a week going behind the scenes at key presidential sites and learning firsthand about life in the White House from Mary Eisenhower, granddaughter of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Ari Fleischer, former primary spokesperson for President George W. Bush. The Leadership Ambassadors kicked off their weeklong World Leadership Forum with an unforgettable Presidents Day in the nation's capital as part of an inspiring, hands-on program designed to connect top students from around the world with world-renown leaders.
Participation in People to People Ambassador Programs has shown proven support toward advancing both educational and career opportunities. According to a recent annual survey of program alumni, 80% of People to People Ambassador Programs participants are accepted into their college of choice, highlighting the importance of leadership skills in today's global job market.
"Knowing that these Leadership Ambassadors will not only strive to advance their academic careers but actually succeed in them means these experiences are positively impacting their futures," explains Peg Thomas, president of People to People Ambassador Programs.
Ari Fleischer was on hand to speak to the World Leadership Forum participants about the White House and the presidency during their visit to America's capital. Mr. Fleischer shared his personal insight with the students on how leaders overcome adversity and handle difficult situations with poise and confidence.
Past speakers at Leadership Ambassador programs have included Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Katie Couric, Laura W. Bush and Australian PM John Howard. Participants in this week's World Leadership Forum will also be treated to special access to presidential homes like Mount Vernon and Lincoln's Cottage.
For a detailed itinerary of the weeklong World Leadership Forum, visit http://www.peopletopeople.com.
About People to People Ambassador Programs
People to People Ambassador Programs is the world's most recognized and respected educational travel provider. Since the 1960s, more than 500,000 people from around the world have traveled with People to People Ambassador Programs to help further global understanding through cross-cultural exchange. Offering unmatched safety measures and unparalleled access to foreign cultures and countries, People to People Ambassador Programs promotes personal success in a globalized world and fosters international friendships for both students and professional adults.
People to People Ambassador Programs is the exclusive educational travel provider of People to People International (PTPI), a nonprofit organization founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to promote peace through understanding worldwide. Together, PTPI and People to People Ambassador Programs are united in a mission to bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange. For more information, please visit http://www.peopletopeople.com.
About Ambassadors Group
Ambassadors Group Inc. (NASDAQ: EPAX) is a socially conscious, education company headquartered in Spokane, Wash. Ambassadors Group is the parent company of Ambassador Programs Inc. (which administrates People to People Ambassador Programs), World Adventures Unlimited, and BookRags, an educational research website. The company also oversees the Washington School of World Studies, an accredited travel study and distance learning school. Additional information about Ambassadors Group and its subsidiaries is available at http://www.ambassadorsgroup.com.
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