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Hispanic Heritage Month: Franklin Chang-Díaz

By Education, News
Photo Credit: NASA “I don't think anyone in my family really believed that this was a possibility for me, and I really wasn't expecting anybody to believe in my dream. The chances of becoming an astronaut were very low. But it was never impossible.“   –Franklin Chang-Diaz In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political,…
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Joining the Workforce: IIB Job Club Members Learn New Skills

By Education, In the Community, News
The International Institute of Buffalo's Job Club helps New Americans roll up their sleeves to gain integral skills and knowledge to enter and navigate the job market quickly and successfully. Job Club is a 16-hour, comprehensive program offered through our New American Integration Department, where participants learn about the American workplace and how to succeed despite cultural differences.  The eight…
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IIB’s Donations Will Help New English Language Learners in Chile

By Donations, Education
  International Exchanges and Education Department recently donated a collection of National Geographic magazines spanning decades to our friends at El Buen Amigo - Latin American Cultural Association. We gifted the collection and a set of encyclopedias to assist "English as Another Language" efforts in Latin America. We're thrilled to know these donations have since been passed on to schools…
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