Stay tuned for 2020 details!
Calling all 7th – 10th graders (Rising) for a special summer program
WHAT IS IAC EITANIM CHATTANOOGA?
A first of its kind and unique leadership and entrepreneurial summer experience for teens in Chattanooga. Inspired by the state of Israel as an innovation hub, IAC Eitanim is a nation-wide program that motivates teens to develop leadership skills, critical thinking, problem solving and community activism.
THE LEGACY BEHIND THE NAME EITANIM:
Major Eitan Balachsan was the esteemed commander of ‘Sayeret Tzanchanim’ — the Paratroopers Commando Unit in the Israel Defense Forces. Eitan, a son of local farmers who helped found Moshav Ramot Naphtali near the Lebanese border, where he grew up.
“I had the unique privilege to be one of Eitan’s officers in his unit and to serve firsthand with a courageous, inspiring and promising young leader. Tragically, Eitan was killed in Lebanon (1999) while bravely leading us in his last mission. His legacy as a leader and a role model permeated the hearts and souls of thousands of young Israelis and continues to impact them until this very day. IAC EITANIM honors Eitan’s legacy; his enduring connection to Israel, commitment to education and strive for leadership”. Shoham Nicolet, IAC Co-founder & CEO.
OUR MISSION:
Innovation: Developing soft skills through innovative educational tools and hands-on learning methods. Promoting critical thinking, and problem solving mindsets.
Leadership: Develop teen Leadership skills and grow them to be Chattanooga future game changers. Encourage teens to be active in their own communities.
Team work: Bring interfaith teens in Chattanooga together, to work towards a common goal and real world problem solving. Israel as a start up nation will be the case study for their projects.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
- Introduction and team building
- Mini tasks leading for main task
- Developing innovative skills
- Working with mentors from the community
- PBL – Project Based Learning
- Demo Day
“IF YOU WILL IT, IT IS NO DREAM”
Theodor Herzl, Visionary of the State of Israel
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