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MTEC returns to private schools
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- Community projects specialist Ryan Calvo shares about the work of the Marianas Visitors Authority during the presentation of the Marianas Tourism Education Council at Grace Christian Academy on Nov. 17, 2015. (Contributed Photo)
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- Students of Grace Christian Academy won Saipan-da backpacks for correctly answering questions about tourism following the presentation of the Marianas Tourism Education Council on Nov. 17, 2015. (Contributed Photo)
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- Saipan-da backpacks from the Marianas Visitors Authority were awarded to students of San Antonio Middle School during the quiz portion of a presentation by the Marianas Tourism Education Council on Nov. 19, 2015. (Contributed Photo)
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- Students of San Antonio Middle School show their enthusiasm following a presentation of the Marianas Tourism Education Council at their school on Nov. 19, 2015.Best Sunshine International director of Corporate Social Responsibility Geri Dela Cruz spoke about golf tourism at the presentation. (Contributed Photo)
Adding to its goal of reaching every public school on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota with the message “Tourism is Everybody’s Business,” the Marianas Tourism Education Council is also resuming educational presentations to private schools.
On Nov. 17, 2015, MTEC presented to grades 5-8 at Grace Christian Academy at the invitation of principal Beth Nunez. The presentation covered tourism statistics and benefits, marketing and signature events by the Marianas Visitors Authority, the importance of environmental conservation, and careers in the industry.
“We’ve had a very successful last few years of getting the message out to public school students on how tourism works and its importance to our community. We can see the young people growing in their understanding,” said MTEC chair Vicky Benavente. “This year we are also entertaining private schools, upon request, and we’re pleased to have the resources to do so, thanks in part, to the generous support of the Hotel Association of the Northern Marianas and MVA members.”
MTEC and the Marianas Visitors Authority also presented at San Antonio Middle School on Nov 19, 2015. Best Sunshine International director of Corporate Social Responsibility Geri Dela Cruz shared about the benefits and opportunities of golf tourism. San Antonio Middle School has an active MY WAVE Club engaging in tourism-related activities.
“We’d like to see every school with a MY WAVE Club,” said Benavente. “Any school wishing to start a club or actively engaged in supporting tourism can contact us about financial incentives available.”
For more information, contact MVA community projects specialist Ryan Calvo at 664-3200 /3210 or rcalvo@mymarianas.com. (MTEC)
