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- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
- COVID-19 Plans: In-person only
- Enrolling:
Yes - App Deadline: Jun 15, 2021
- Next Available Departure? Oct, 2021
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Mission Statement:
This program was designed on the premise that personal and professional development go hand in hand. Our mission is to allow young people an opportunity to discover their talents and their motivations so that they can make the best educational and career choices. Taking a break from formal education will also provide them with a chance to learn more about themselves, grow as individuals, and change the way they see others and the world. This program was developed by a private nonprofit educational group in France and incorporates Groupe IGS’s core values: Humanism, Entrepreneurship, and Professionalism.
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Typical Itinerary
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W e e k 1 |
FREE | Language Classes | Language classes | WORKSHOP | WORKSHOP | WORKSHOP | FREE |
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W e e k 2 |
FREE | Languages Classes | Languages Classes | VOLUNTEER WORK: GROUP PROJECT | WORKSHOP | PERSONAL WORK | FREE |
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Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong
- Program Cost: 8400€
- Program Financial Aid: No
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of soft skills in personal and professional contexts
- Public speaking: introduce yourself with confidence and impact
- Team spirit and conflict Management: learn to work with people from a different culture
- Improve the verbal and non verbal communication and gain confidence
- Project Management and develop soft skills inclusing: creativity, motivation, stress management, communication adaptability, leadership and team spirit
- Creativity and problem solving
Staff Training and Certification
Dominique BERT:
Dominique has over 30 years’ experience in higher education. Her objective is to provide students with the best possible chances for professional success in a global market, whatever their nationality or area of expertise.
Degree: Agricultural Engineering; Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture Rhône-Alpes
Stéphane BONNEVILLE
Stéphane is a consultant/instructor in the fields of Public Speaking, Media Training, and Team Building. For the past 15 years, he has worked with both universities and companies, while at the same time producing a great many short films.
Degree: Business.
Benoit CHALIFOUX:
Benoît is an international speaker specialized in the areas of Soft Skills, Sales, and Business Diversity. He has spoken at more than 500 conferences for companies of all sizes throughout Canada, Africa, and Europe.
Degree: Executive Master in Business (EMBA) from Paris Dauphine; BBA and MBA from ESG UQAM.
Francis DA SILVA
Trained at the prestigious Paul Bocuse Institute, Francis is a well-known events chef.
Cooking is a way for him to bring people together, to share, have fun, discover new things, learn more about each other, taste new tastes, and simply enjoy great food.
Francis wants his guests to enjoy an element of surprise and experience culinary emotions – cooking is his secret weapon to make sure they do.
Aurelien ESPOSITO
After 15 years in sales with Xerox and Air France, Aurélien became part of the Air France crisis unit where he was trained in complex negotiation techniques. He was able to put those techniques into practice directly following the crash of Air France flight 447 from Rio to Paris in 2009.
Christophe GELLON
Originally from the outskirts of Lyon, Christophe grew up surrounded by hip-hop. He later studied other fields including modern dance, circus arts, and theater. In addition to being a performer, dancer, and choreographer, he is also eager to communicate his passion to the next generation.
Kathryn NICHOLAS GUILLOT
Born and raised in the United States, Kathryn has spent most of her career working in the field of international education in France. After earning her degrees in both Finance and French, Kathryn chose to move permanently to France almost 30 years ago.
Since then, Kathryn has worked for various business schools throughout France as faculty member, administrator, and school director. She has extensive experience in language acquisition and higher education and has significant expertise in handling diverse learning groups in international settings.
Adeline LIEVREMONT
Adeline is passionate about both 19th century French literature and modern foreign literature. She has taught French as a Foreign language for many years combining classwork with practical learning opportunities.
Degree: Master’s degree in Languages and Civilization from Jean Moulin University (Lyon III) in Lyon; and a MS in Languages and French as a Foreign Language.
Céline NOGUEIRA
Director, author, trainer and translator for nearly 20 years, Céline Nogueira has created around forty theatrical and choreographic creations in France and New York and supports performers in dance, theater and cinema training.
Graduated in English literature - Shakespeare specialty (Toulouse Jean-Jaurès University, Theater (Toulouse Conservatory of Theater, Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York) and Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa (Yoga Alliance).
Charlotte RENOUVIN
Charlotte has always been passionate about Art and started ballet while still very young. In her opinion, ballet helped her become the person she is today.
As a coach, she helps people (both students and employees) decide what they want from their career, better understand who they are, and what they need to achieve their objectives.
Degrees: Master 2 Human Resources, Management and Strategy, IGS RH; Master 2 International Business Law from the University of Paris Sud; Master’s degree in International and European Law from the University of Bologna; as well as various coaching certifications.