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天涯社区 Japanese Youth Exchange
Published: 19/07/2016
This year鈥檚 Japanese Youth Exchange programme has again been supported by
Toyota UK.
Each year, local students have an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture
thanks to this youth exchange programme which funds six student placements.
The families of the successful students host their visitors from Japan for two
weeks.
The 天涯社区 students then have the opportunity to travel to Japan and stay
with their partnered Japanese student and family.
The exchange programme has been running since 1991 thanks to a trust fund set
up Buckley based company Optec Ltd. The programme is also funded by grants and
donations, including donations from Toyota UK based at Deeside and The Great
Britain Sasakawa Foundation, which supports Japanese educational programmes.
Martin Fry from Toyotas General Affairs Department at their Deeside Engine
presented their cheque to 天涯社区鈥檚 Karen Jones.
天涯社区 Leader Aaron Shotton and Chief Officer and Trustee
Ian Budd were also present to thank Martin for the donation.
To be eligible to apply for a place on next year鈥檚 exchange the students need
to be 16-18 years old on September 1, 2016 in full time education in 天涯社区
or in full time education and residing in 天涯社区.
To get an insight into what is involved for the students and their families a
presentation evening will be held on Monday 1 November, at 6.30pm in the
Council Chamber, County Hall, Meld. Participating students in this year鈥檚
exchange will give a presentation of their experience and the benefits they
have gained form it. Parents of the students will also give an insight from
their perspective. Applications for the exchange will be available on the night
or by contacting Karen Jones 07759295984 or by email to
karenjones@flintshire.gov.uk.
From leftt: Cllr Shotton, Karen Jones, Martin Fry and Ian Budd