JE received two grants and an online TESOL training opportunity from the US Embassy (2015) to begin teaching English classes for quality education and employment in the globalized digital economy. Through the first grant ($3,000), from November 2015 to January 2016, 34 youths completed each one of the five levels of the NewBridges ESL program. This led to a significant improvement in their English language skills, with many of them being able to engage in daily English conversations and read complex text in English. Through the second grant ($5,000), from August  2016 to Feb 2017, 95 youths completed each one of the five levels of the New Bridges program, further enhancing their language proficiency. Between these two projects, the staff of JE received funds from Resonate Global Mission to take 38 youths each through one of the levels of the New Bridges program. As a result of these projects, over 150 rural youth are now global citizens, with some finding English language-related jobs and others continuing their education in English settings. We are looking for donors to allow more youth to experience similar language skill improvements and be effective participants in the global economy. 

• Goal: Introduce participants to key intercultural skills (adaptation, equity, sympathy, inclusivity, etc.) through evidence-based English language learning resources.  
• Activity 1: After-school English training using the New Bridges Program (Connecting People Through Language and Culture) and holding leadership workshops.