Global Youth Programs

High school students from across the Capital Region share their perspectives on global issues, diplomacy, and leadership at the Capital Region Model United Nations Conference, co-presented by the International Center of the Capital Region (ICCR) on December 6. Through Model UN, students develop critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and the confidence to engage with the world beyond thei...

The International Center of the Capital Region 518 Ambassador Podcast is back with a special conversation featuring Jim Ketterer, Senior Fellow at the Bard Center for Civic Engagement, who teaches diplomacy in the Bard MA in Global Studies program. From his experiences in global education to bridging cultures, building connections, and inspiring future leaders, Jim shares insights that inspire us...

The International Center of the Capital Region 518 Ambassador Podcast is back with a special conversation featuring Jim Ketterer, Senior Fellow at the Bard Center for Civic Engagement, who teaches diplomacy in the Bard MA in Global Studies program. From his experiences in global education to bridging cultures, building connections, and inspiring future leaders, Jim shares insights that inspire us...

Episode 9: In this episode of the 518 Ambassador Podcast, ICCR and host Kayla Fennell welcomes Members of Parliament from the National Assembly of Serbia: Ana Miljanic (Serbian Progressive Party), Dijana Radovic (Socialist Party of Serbia), Dragana Rasic (Democratic Party), Jelena Jerinic (Green-Left Front), Olja Petrovic (Serbian Progressive Party). Who recently participated in the Open World Pro...

Episode 8: Executive Director Jennifer Zhao speaks with Nafeesa Koslik, owner of Nani's Indian Kitchen in Ballston Spa, NY. https://www.nanisindian.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nanisindiankitchen/ The International Center of the Capital Region proudly brings you the 518 Ambassador Podcast. Here you will find interesting interviews with international visitors, speakers, experts, staff, volunteers,...

Kevin Cassidy, Director of International Labour Organization for the US and Canada, visits the Capital Region and speaks with ICCR executive director, Jennifer Zhao, about trends in the workplace and how labor affects all aspects of our social fabric. 

Jennifer Zhao speaks with owner of African Keobi Restaurant in Albany, NY, Obinna Nwagboso.

In this episode, Jennifer Zhao, executive director of ICCR, speaks with Sang Kim, the director of communications at Korean Economic Institute about the mission of KEI, and her experience working there.    Follow KEI: Twitter - @KoreaEconInst LinkedIn – Korea Economic Institute of America - https://www.linkedin.com/company/korea-economic-institute-of-america/ Facebook – @KoreaEconInstitute - https:...

The International Center of the Capital Region brought Ukrainian ER doctors to the Albany area for a one-week professional exchange program September 23rd to October 1st 2022. In this episode, Jennifer Zhao speaks with Dr. Mykola Tsepin from Kirovohrad Regional Hospital about his experience in Albany and the situation in Ukraine. 

In this interview, our podcast intern Fiona Hernandez sat down with Yana Chapailo. She shares her experience facilitating the Open World group and helping Ukrainians. 

Holly McKenna, Director of Community Engagement at the ICCR, speaks about the Open World program which brought Ukrainian doctors to the Capital Region for a one week professional exchange program September 23rd to October 1st 2022.

In this podcast episode, Jennifer Zhao shares her experience as the Executive Director of the International Center of the Capital Region. She shares her passion for assisting people who come to the Capital Region across other countries and why it's important to learn about other people's cultures.