WAC Global Connections Club (GCC)

Global Connections Club 2025–2026

We are excited to relaunch the Global Connections Club in 2025 for middle and high school students! This free, virtual club meets every second Wednesday of the month from 4–5 PM (after school) for one-hour sessions. Just like other school extracurriculars, students are encouraged to treat this as a meaningful opportunity to grow, connect, and lead.

The Global Connections Club brings youth together to:

• Explore world affairs and better understand today’s pressing global challenges.
• Connect local issues to global perspectives.
• Build cultural competence and leadership skills to become globally engaged citizens.

Each session will feature guest speakers, interactive discussions, and opportunities for student moderators to lead conversations, keeping youth voices at the center of the experience.

Our first meeting of the 2025–2026 school year will take place on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, with a focus on Seattle Space Week.

Benefits of Joining

• It’s free!
• Connect with other engaged youth from diverse locations, languages, and cultures at monthly meetings via Zoom.
• Receive support to participate in World Affairs Council and community events, including the World Citizen Essay Contest (WCEC) and the Global Competence Certificate Portfolio (GCCP).
• Collaborate with peers to develop action projects and make a difference in your community.
• Explore tangible ways to engage with the world and take action to support your local community.
• Gain valuable skills in leadership, critical thinking, and cross-cultural communication.

If this sounds interesting, please complete the WAC Global Connections Club Interest Form before registering. Students, parents/guardians, community members, teachers, and other educators are welcome to use this form!

WAC GCC 2025-2026 Schedule