{"id":402768,"date":"2023-12-14T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=402768"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"MTEC-MVA-start-SY-2023-2024-presentations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/MTEC-MVA-start-SY-2023-2024-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"MTEC, MVA start SY 2023-2024 presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Marianas Tourism Education Council and Marianas Visitors Authority have kicked off their annual school presentations this month. In the first week of outreach, four schools have welcomed MTEC and MVA to share the message that \u201cTourism is Everybody\u2019s Business\u201d with their students, including Adm. Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School, San Vicente Elementary School, Saipan Southern High School, and Tanapag Middle School. The outreach team aims to engage fifth graders, seventh graders, and 10th graders this year with information and activities highlighting the Marianas\u2019 primary economic driver, how it impacts their lives, and ways students can support tourism even at a young age. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful for the continued collaboration with the CNMI Public School System and for linking MTEC with our youth to share vital information about the islands\u2019 tourism industry,\u201d said MTEC chairwoman Vicky Benavente. \u201cAfter all, these students are the future leaders of our community.\u201d The presentation also includes an overview of the MVA, including its annual signature events like the ongoing 19th Annual Christmas in the Marianas. \u201cOne hundred percent, our young people have a stake in the tourism industry,\u201d said MVA managing director Christopher A. Concepcion. \u201cNot only does tourism provide jobs for their families, but they are also ambassadors of the best of what the Marianas has to offer\u2014respect, friendliness, care for the environment, and a sense of curiosity and adventure. We value this opportunity to engage with them about tourism.\u201d Fourth-grade teachers at San Vicente Elementary School also shared their thoughts after the presentation. \u201cWe thought [it] was an excellent presentation for the students,\u201d said Alex Mercado. \u201cAll the students were engaged.\u201d \u201cIt gave the kids a better idea of tourism,\u201d said Miranda Indalecio. \u201cThey have a better idea of why tourists come to the island. …They really know the meaning of tourism now.\u201d \u201cI think the presentation was really essential because we depend largely on tourism, and it\u2019s an important part of our community,\u201d said Paz Mettao. \u201cKids have to learn tourism at an early age, as early at fourth grade, so it can give them an idea of how to help our island\u2019s tourism industry,\u201d said Tes Camacho. Other MTEC board members are vice chairman Glenn Policare (Kanoa Resort), secretary Martin Duenas (MVA), treasurer Larissa Larson, Dr. Galvin Guerrero (Northern Marianas College), Larry Lee, Naomi Nishimura (CNMI Public School System), Gordon Marciano (PDI), Catherine Perry (Integrity Communications), and Dr. Yunzi Zhang (Northern Marianas College). Schools interested in starting a MY WAVE Club in support of tourism may contact MVA Community Projects specialist Jack Aranda at jaranda@mymarianas.com or 664-3200. (MVA)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Marianas Tourism Education Council and Marianas Visitors Authority have kicked off their annual school presentations this month.<\/p>\n

In the first week of outreach, four schools have welcomed MTEC and MVA to share the message that \u201cTourism is Everybody\u2019s Business\u201d with their students, including Adm. Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School, San Vicente Elementary School, Saipan Southern High School, and Tanapag Middle School.<\/p>\n

The outreach team aims to engage fifth graders, seventh graders, and 10th graders this year with information and activities highlighting the Marianas\u2019 primary economic driver, how it impacts their lives, and ways students can support tourism even at a young age.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re grateful for the continued collaboration with the CNMI Public School System and for linking MTEC with our youth to share vital information about the islands\u2019 tourism industry,\u201d said MTEC chairwoman Vicky Benavente. \u201cAfter all, these students are the future leaders of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The presentation also includes an overview of the MVA, including its annual signature events like the ongoing 19th Annual Christmas in the Marianas.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne hundred percent, our young people have a stake in the tourism industry,\u201d said MVA managing director Christopher A. Concepcion. \u201cNot only does tourism provide jobs for their families, but they are also ambassadors of the best of what the Marianas has to offer\u2014respect, friendliness, care for the environment, and a sense of curiosity and adventure. We value this opportunity to engage with them about tourism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fourth-grade teachers at San Vicente Elementary School also shared their thoughts after the presentation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thought [it] was an excellent presentation for the students,\u201d said Alex Mercado. \u201cAll the students were engaged.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt gave the kids a better idea of tourism,\u201d said Miranda Indalecio. \u201cThey have a better idea of why tourists come to the island. …They really know the meaning of tourism now.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the presentation was really essential because we depend largely on tourism, and it\u2019s an important part of our community,\u201d said Paz Mettao.<\/p>\n

\u201cKids have to learn tourism at an early age, as early at fourth grade, so it can give them an idea of how to help our island\u2019s tourism industry,\u201d said Tes Camacho.<\/p>\n

Other MTEC board members are vice chairman Glenn Policare (Kanoa Resort), secretary Martin Duenas (MVA), treasurer Larissa Larson, Dr. Galvin Guerrero (Northern Marianas College), Larry Lee, Naomi Nishimura (CNMI Public School System), Gordon Marciano (PDI), Catherine Perry (Integrity Communications), and Dr. Yunzi Zhang (Northern Marianas College).<\/p>\n

Schools interested in starting a MY WAVE Club in support of tourism may contact MVA Community Projects specialist Jack Aranda at jaranda@mymarianas.com or 664-3200. (MVA)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Marianas Tourism Education Council chairwoman Vicky Benavente asks students at San Vicente Elementary School a question at the educational outreach presentation of MTEC and the Marianas Visitors Authority on Dec. 6, 2023, at the school.<\/p>\n

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Marianas Tourism Education Council chairwoman Vicky Benavente, center, and MTEC board member Catherine Perry share about the Marianas tourism economy with students of Saipan Southern High School during a presentation of MTEC and the Marianas Visitors Authority on Dec. 6, 2023, at the school.<\/p>\n

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Marianas Visitors Authority Community Projects specialist Jack Aranda talks about tourism with students of Tanapag Middle School during the educational outreach presentation of MTEC and the Marianas Visitors Authority on Dec. 11, 2023, at the school.<\/p>\n

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Marianas Tourism Education Council board member Catherine Perry talks about tourism with students of Admiral Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School during the educational outreach presentation of MTEC and the Marianas Visitors Authority on Dec. 5, 2023, at the school.<\/p>\n

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