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Wallingford students journey to China

Fifteen students embarked on a journey to China with school staff to gain international business experience, reconnect with their Chinese counterparts and explore some of the country’s most famous sites. The 12-day trip is part of an international exchange program called Junior Achievement Global Connection, sponsored by Junior Achievement of Southwest New England and United Technologies Corporation.
Outcomes: 
The program connects American and Chinese students to share ideas and products. It alternates hosting Chinese students in Wallingford and sending Wallingford students to China every other year. Local students chose to export BIC pens to China, while Chinese students sent special hybrid cell phone cases.
Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
business
culture
Partners: 
Sheehan High School
Sponsor(s): 
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England
United Technologies Corporation
Participants (Types): 
High school students
Number of Participants: 
15
Exchange Date: 
Thursday, August 4, 2016 to Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Continuing: 
Yes
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Location: 
China
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