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The journey of a thousand miles begins with One Step.

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One Step delivers global education opportunities to the nation’s most underserved high school students.

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international engagement

Experienced-based learning for high school students on an international scale

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global development

Equipping youth with the tools and skills needed to succeed in a global economy.

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equitable study abroad

Quality study abroad and service programs regardless of socioeconomic status

Why study abroad?

Studying abroad opens up a world of possibilities during a pivotal time in a student’s life. They gain fresh perspectives, experience new cultures, and discover new interests that will forever impact the choices they will make as adults. Studying abroad is a unique opportunity for students to discover new depths of confidence they can call on later in life.

35%

of study abroad participants report a notable difference in their career plans

58%

of students who participate in study abroad programs pursue careers in other countries

73%

of employers view study abroad experience as an advantage in making hiring decisions

90%

of employers believe that students who study abroad possess highly desirable skills

Alumni Travel Locations

Group Travel Locations

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800,000

miles traveled

Alumni travel destination

Alumni travel destination

Alumni travel destination

Alumni travel destination

Alumni travel destination

Travelling 2024

Our youth ambassadors will start their journey with a departure from Memphis international, arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Ecuador.  Global Ambassadors from 3 states: Mississippi, Tennessee, and Illinois will visit the Ecuadoran townships of Quito, Baños, Riobamba, and Cuenca.

Traveled December 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

Our youth ambassadors experienced an unforgettable teen study abroad adventure in Ghana, West Africa! They kicked off their journey with a departure from Memphis international, arriving at Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Students represented over 20 schools from across the tri-state (Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi) region.

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350

Students introduced to study abroad

800K

Global miles traveled

20+

High schools represented

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One Step Initiative (OSI) introduces to our nation’s most underserved inner-city high school students study abroad and service learning opportunities for educational experiences and college credit.

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