Economics + Business + Legal - USA

12 Day - Teacher Professional Learning Tour

Tour Code: PL-E+B+L-USA

First Hand Insight
World-Class Lectures + Workshops

Inside the Federal reserve a safe full of gold bricks the basis of our economy
 

First - Hand knowledge

The itinerary is designed for maximum educational value and is syllabus-linked.  Through workshops, tutorials and guided tours teachers have opportunities to refresh and deepen their subject knowledge and teaching practice, and bring innovative ideas, techniques and resources back to the classroom.

 
 

Visit global epicentres

This tour takes teachers to the USA – global financial powerhouse and the world’s largest economy.  Visit Chicago New York and Washington DC – home to entrepreneurs, philanthropists, thriving tech sector, banking, exchange trading, manufacturing and robust legal institutions.

 
Australian teachers participating in an economics workshop
 

 

Tour Highlights

  • Navigate the US Federal Reserve system - from macro and micro perspectives - and chart its influence on fiscal and monetary policy, the broader US and Australian economies.

  • See commerce in action, from the shop floor up at a leading manufacturer and a high-end retailer– from product development, marketing strategies, supply chain logistics, tech innovations to the financial/economic forces impacting their businesses.

  • Learn about the UN’s role in promoting and protecting human rights around the world.

  • Explore the corridors of legislative power at the US Congress and Supreme Court.

  • Focus on the institutions of the global financial system and learn about the efforts of the World Bank and IMF to build global economic sustainability and resilience.

  • Participate in stimulating workshops and tutorials exploring the evolution of economic theories, and the forces shaping business practice in the US –capital/labour relations, international trade, futures trading and role of Not-For-Profits in social and economic well-being.

  • Downtime visits to famous city landmarks incl Hudson River cruise, Broadway show and more.

 

Upcoming Tour Dates

  • TBC

Chicago – NYC – Washington DC

FAQ’s

  • Our Professional Learning tours are scheduled to run during NSW School Term Breaks, for your convenience. Please Register Interest to be notified on tour developments and dates.

  • You certainly can! Anyone can travel on our PL tours, however, non-teachers should be aware the content will be targeted to the relevant syllabus and based on a certain level of prior knowledge. Should any participant choose not to attend one of the planned activities, there would be no refund for an unused portion of the tour.

    Please note - Participants must be over 18 years of age to attend the tour, and attendees who are not teachers in Australia may not be able to acquire PL hours or tax deductions.

  • Our PL tours are designed to provide 35-45 hours of PL for teachers in the relevant subject areas. The tours are aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 2.1.2, 6.2.2 and 6.3.2. NSW teachers may apply to have this program count towards elective PL hours at a Proficient Teacher level.

  • Register Interest to receive a tour brochure for upcoming tours. This will include the full itinerary, terms and conditions and booking form. Reservations close 3 months prior to tour departure. A final tour proposal will be offered for which a deposit is required to book your spot and the final balance of the tour price is due 60 days prior to departure.

  • Meet and greet your tour group at the tour’s first destination point at the pre-booked hotel prior to tour commencement. Your Tour Manager and Academic Expert will meet you there and are with you for the tour duration.

We make it easy for you …

  • 25-40 hours of PL for teachers in relevant subject areas.

    NSW teachers may apply to have this tour program count towards elective PL hours.

  • Tax deductible for full or part-time teachers in most cases.

    Seek advice from your tax agent or the ATO.

  • Libertas Tour Manager and an Academic Expert on tour to make sure you get the most out of every minute and can apply learning back in the classroom setting.

  • All on-tour transport, accommodation and venues included.

  • Comprehensive Tour Packs and pre-departure information

Register Interest ➱ We’ll take care of the details ➱

Bags down, Let’s Go!

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