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Students at participating schools in Montevideo received certificates for completing the course, “Nuestro Mundo” (Our World), part of a program offered by the local affiliate of Junior Achievement and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy.

DESEM Jovenes Emprendedores, the local representative of Junior Achievement, recruits volunteers to be instructors for this interactive course, which teaches students about economics, business and skills needed to achieve success in the future. More than 20 volunteers have been giving the course at public schools in Montevideo this year.

Assistant Public Affairs Officer Melissa Martinez joined instructors Javier Bogliaccini and Nicole Telias and program coordinator Lucia Malian to congratulate the students in the sixth grade of school No. 201 Maronas Tuesday (Dec. 2).

Students reported that during the course they learned about the economy and how to be educated consumers. They were encouraged to work in groups, fostering teamwork and problem solving, while discovering the world of international trade.

DESEM Instructor Nicole Telias greets her students on the last day of the program, "Nuestro Mundo."	From left: Assistant Public Affairs Officer Melissa Martinez, DESEM program coordinator Lucia Malian and instructor Javier Bogliaccini
Students receive certificates for completing the course.	Students proudly show their certificates.
The entire class passed the course.

 

 

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