Jeff Minthorn

Jeff Minthorn

Publisher, Editor-in-Chief

A co-founder of Verge Magazine and the Go Global Expo, Jeff is a well-known voice in the area of international working, studying and volunteering and was writing about gap years before the term even appeared the Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Having worked, studied and travelled on six continents, Jeff is passionate about the important role international experience plays in developing responsible, caring global citizens. He has spoken to audiences across Canada and the United States on subjects ranging from how to plan an international volunteer experience, to developing effective media skills and literacy.
 
Jeff holds two degrees from the University of Waterloo. Before co-founding Verge, he spent 10 years in the field of experiential education, including several years training experiential educators. Through Verge and the Go Global Expos, Jeff has been helping to connect international organizations and global citizens for nearly two decades.

Wednesday, 08 April 2020 19:26

Healthy Voyage

Keep healthy while you travel! The Healthy Voyage mobile app connects you to a team of Canadian medical professionals before, during and after your trip.
A travel reading list to help you through a pandemic.
Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?
We asked a veteran international teacher, recruiter and author what it takes to take your teaching career on the road.
Is it time to shake up traditional approaches to professional careers and career training? John G. Kelly thinks so.
Friday, 04 April 2014 01:30

Welcome to the new Verge Online!

We've got a whole new look and a few great new features as well.
The AGA's founder talks with Verge about setting standards for gap year program providers.
Wednesday, 12 August 2009 13:42

The World's Most Dangerous Places

Robert Young Pelton has found his way into, and out of, more conflict zones than most can name. 
Tuesday, 11 August 2009 13:54

How to Survive Anything

"Survivorman" Les Stroud has endured some of the harshest physical environments on earth. He speaks with Verge about the headspace you need to survive.
Don't just take our word for it. Verge interviewed some key execs to get their take on gap years. The bottom line? Go for it.
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