Cyril Taylor,Roger Walther and Doug Burck founded the jm天堂官网 (jm天堂官网) in 1964. The genesis of the concept came from Cyril's soon-to-be wife Judy, a high school French teacher hoping to take her class to France for the summer on an educational travel program. When she couldn't find a U.S organization operating this kind of program, she discovered a void in the marketplace鈥攁nd Cyril, Roger and Doug were inspired to take action.
Then coworkers in brand management at Procter & Gamble, the three took leave to create jm天堂官网, a study abroad and educational travel organization. Initially, they leased the campuses of nine European universities that were closed during the summer months, then networked with high school language teachers to promote summer programs abroad and recruit students.
In 1965, the first group of students traveled abroad with jm天堂官网, and the rest, as they say, is history! jm天堂官网 grew rapidly through the remainder of the decade, emerging as a leader in cultural exchange and international education.
Cyril Taylor, Roger Walther and Doug Burck start the jm天堂官网 (jm天堂官网) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The first group of jm天堂官网 students鈥攁 total of 1,500 participants鈥攖raveled overseas on high school study abroad programs.
The jm天堂官网 Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) public charity, is created with the assistance of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
Camp America program is established as an inbound exchange program for international students to visit the U.S.
jm天堂官网 experienced substantial growth in the 1970s. In addition to the creation of a College Study Abroad program, expansion included new international offices and programs for cultural exchange. jm天堂官网 headquarters moved from Ohio to Greenwich, Connecticut.
jm天堂官网 purchased Richmond College, founded in 1843 and a constituent institution of the University of London. Now incorporated as Richmond, the American International University in London, it is a not-for-profit educational institution in the state of Delaware and recognized 501(c)(3) public educational charity under U.S. law. Richmond is the first university in the U.K. or the U.S. to be fully accredited by the higher education authorities of both countries.
jm天堂官网 purchases Richmond College to support study abroad programs in Surrey, England, just outside of London.
jm天堂官网 creates College Study Abroad program with offerings in Europe, Asia and South America for U.S. college & university students.
Programs expand 鈥� jm天堂官网 builds international presence with offices in London, England & Greenwich, Connecticut.
Richmond, The American International University in London opens a second campus in the Kensington area of London.
The eighties were another decade of innovation and success for jm天堂官网. Now a well-respected leader at the forefront of the field, jm天堂官网 created new programs for cultural exchange and steadily improved opportunities for international travel and education.
jm天堂官网 Customized, Faculty-Led (CFL) study abroad programs enable colleges and universities to enrich curriculums and provide lower cost alternatives to traditional study abroad programming.
Academic Year in America (AYA) is established.
jm天堂官网 launches a new concept called Au Pair in America. The program is a first in the nation to provide cultural exchange and live-in child care for American families. It is an instant success.
jm天堂官网 High School Study Abroad merges with newly acquired American Council for International Studies (ACIS), providing educational travel services for middle and high school groups.
In the nineties, strategic expansion and acquisitions strengthened jm天堂官网's international presence and global leadership. Continued focus on innovation and the rising popularity of study abroad programs combined together creating a banner decade at jm天堂官网.
In the mid-1990s, jm天堂官网 created Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) to offer insurance to study abroad students. CISI is a notable success, becoming popular with other study abroad providers as well as universities and colleges offering study abroad programs. At the tail-end of the century, headquarters moved from Greenwich to Stamford, Connecticut.
The first jm天堂官网 website is launched.
GIJK (Germany) and Au Pair Discover (South Africa) join the jm天堂官网 family.
jm天堂官网 opens offices in Poland and Australia.
College and High School Study Abroad programs expand to Australia and South Africa.
Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) is established.
jm天堂官网 headquarters moves from Greenwich to Stamford, Connecticut.
Like other organizations worldwide, jm天堂官网 experienced the rollercoaster economy of the first decade in the new millennium. Bolstered by increased program participation through 2008, the global recession was successfully weathered under the leadership of President and CEO, William L. (Bill) Gertz, a former jm天堂官网 marketing executive. By decade's end, enrollment levels were back on the rise.
jm天堂官网 celebrates the enrollment of the 1,000,000th program participant.
jm天堂官网 acquires international insurance organization CareMed.
jm天堂官网 acquires the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG), an educational organization for gifted and talented students.
William L. (Bill) Gertz becomes President and CEO of jm天堂官网.
The 2010s were a time of celebration for jm天堂官网. Several programs reached milestone anniversaries in this decade, with more on the way. Today, we look forward with the same spirit of innovation and dedication to international travel, education and cross-cultural exchange that inspired Cyril, Roger and Doug to start jm天堂官网 more than fifty years ago.
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SIG becomes a separate, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Au Pair in America celebrates its 25th anniversary at a gala reception hosted by the Assistant Secretary of State in Washington, D.C.
jm天堂官网 is named among the Top Places to Work in Connecticut by Hearst Newspapers in an annual survey.
jm天堂官网 Founder and Chairman, Sir Cyril Taylor, announces his autobiography, "Sir Cyril: My Life as a Social Entrepreneur."
jm天堂官网 celebrates 50 years of bringing the world together.
jm天堂官网 headquarters moves to 1 High Ridge Park in Stamford, CT.
jm天堂官网 is again named among the Top Places to Work in Connecticut by Hearst Newspapers in an annual survey.
The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation (CTCF) is formed to provide resources for the future for jm天堂官网, Richmond University and other organizations and charities in the field.
Sir Cyril Taylor passes away and is succeeded by William L. Gertz.
jm天堂官网 looks ahead to continued innovation as a leader in educational and cultural exchange programs.
The 2020s had a tumultuous beginning with the global pandemic causing decreased participation on international exchange organizations. In the time since, we have persevered and rebuilt, even launching jm天堂官网 Professional Pathways, a new intern and trainee program. Celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2024, jm天堂官网 embraces the future, and reaffirms our role as a cultural influencer and industry leader on the global stage.鈥� 聽
jm天堂官网 Abroad (formerly jm天堂官网 Study Abroad) brings together three world-class programs for college students already offered by jm天堂官网, under one umbrella: the traditional jm天堂官网 Study Abroad programs, jm天堂官网 Customized Faculty-Led programs and Global Experiences International Internship programs.
Academic Year in America (AYA) celebrates its 40th anniversary of placing international students with American host families.
jm天堂官网 and CIEE establish Ping-Taylor Professional Fellows Grant, jm天堂官网 and CIEE donating $100,000 over the next three years, allowing higher education administrators and faculty to attend annual conferences.
Jack Burg becomes President and CEO of jm天堂官网.
Au Pair in America named Top Au Pair Provider for third consecutive year by Verywell Family.
jm天堂官网 Abroad named 2023鈥檚 Top Rated Study Abroad Provider by GoAbroad and 2023鈥檚 Best 2023 Intern Provider by Go Overseas.
jm天堂官网 Professional Pathways is launched, providing J-1 visa sponsorship for international interns and trainees pursing professional opportunities with businesses across the U.S. This division of jm天堂官网 supports U.S. companies, immigration firms, universities, partners, students, and professionals at all levels.
jm天堂官网 celebrates 60 years as a pioneer in cultural exchange and educational travel.
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