The Embassy Youth forum strives to improve how Koreans and Americans understand one another’s cultures, values, and politics by pairing some of Korea’s brightest youth with American guest speakers to discuss the contemporary issues facing each nation.  Each month the forum selects 4-5 young Koreans from a pool of 25 regular participants to discuss how each nation handles issues such as democratic elections, environmental policy, and many other topics. The forums are conducted in English and organized by the students themselves working in tandem with the United States Embassy’s Public Affairs Section.

• Guest Speaker: George Scholz, Regional English Language Officer (RELO)
• Moderator: Brent Byers, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Seoul                    
• This Month’s Forum Topic: “Global Education for the 21st Century: Projects and Partnerships”
• Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011 (5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.)
• Venue: American Center Korea [Map], Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Seoul

• If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Tuesday (November 15, 2011) by phone (02-397-4647) or email (americancenterkorea@state.gov). (이름,학교, 학과, 연락처 와 함께 신청)      *Seats are limited. RSVPs are on a first come first served basis.

·         For more information on the Embassy Youth Forum, please Visit: http://seoul.usembassy.gov/eyf.html.

George Scholz is currently the U.S. State Department Public Affairs Regional English Language Officer (RELO) based in Seoul, Korea.

His first overseas teaching position was in Morocco, where he was a Peace Corps volunteer.  In the United States, George has taught intensive English and freshman composition at the university level.

Before joining the U.S. State Department Office of English Language Programs, George was a teacher-trainer in Algeria, a director of courses in Portugal, a  visiting lecturer/Chief of Party with UCLA in China, and a program analyst/advanced instructor with the ARAMCO, the Saudi Arabia national oil company.

George enjoys all aspects of English language education.  His current professional interests include distance learning, Internet applications and print materials development.

George has previously served as RELO in the Middle East, southern Africa and Southeast Asia.  He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Government from Lawrence University and a Master's Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Southern Illinois University.