During September, participants of the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program are commemorating the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by engaging in community service within their host communities. As part of this annual tradition, CCI participants volunteer with local organizations, gain an understanding of the significance of September […]
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The Community College Initiative Program recently welcomed 136 participants from 15 countries to the United States. For the program’s 17th year, participants represent the countries of Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The CCI consortium for this year […]
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For the second year in a row, Community College Initiative (CCI) Program participants completed Community Impact Projects (CIPs), which provide students with an opportunity to identify and solve an issue or need in their local community. Through their initiatives, CCI participants make a positive change in their communities while learning […]
read moreDuring their program year, CCI participants are required to complete at least 75 hours of volunteer service in order to give back to their host communities. As a key component of the CCI Program, service learning encourages the participants to integrate themselves in their campus and local communities. In addition […]
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During the 2023-24 program year, over 140 CCI participants have interned with organizations and businesses across the United States. As part of their requirements, participants must complete at least 50 unpaid internship hours in order to build hands-on professional experience in various fields. Through these experiences, participants gain valuable skills […]
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Growing up in the lively neighborhood of Aya Nagar, Delhi, Mansi Lodhi (India, Northern Virginia Community College – Annandale, Media, 2023-24) has always been surrounded by diversity. Her education started in a co-ed elementary school, followed by a same-gendered community in high school. Despite pursuing a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy […]
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Throughout mid-January until mid-February, Community College Initiative (CCI) participants celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service through community engagement and volunteering. The MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage people to give back through volunteering. The holiday […]
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In the realm of transformative experiences, the story of Miguel Romero Rosas (Colombia, Houston Community College, Information Technology, 2017-18) stands as a testament to the power of education, innovation, and global collaboration. Miguel is a software systems engineer and a current Ph.D. candidate from the Department of Computer Engineering at […]
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In January, the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program reaches its halfway point. Following the conclusion of the fall semester, CCI participants engage in the annual mid-year Pathways to Success Program (PSP). This program is designed to strengthen participants’ skills in leadership, interpersonal skills, analytical reasoning, and introspection. Additionally, the PSP […]
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Across the United States, Community College Initiative (CCI) Program participants embarked on volunteering adventures in celebration of International Volunteer Day. In the spirit of shared experiences and meaningful contributions, the CCI participants exemplified the true essence of International Volunteer Day, proving that warmth can be spread not only through blankets […]
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