Pathways to Success Program 2024: The Butterfly Effect – Unpredictable Ripples of Small Actions

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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CCI Alumnus Paves the Way for Afro-Colombians

Since completing the CCI Program, Andres David Erazo Paz (Colombia, Houston Community College, Business Administration, 2016-17) has become an advocate for social change in his profession. In July 2022, he began his career as a location analyst for McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm headquartered in New York […]

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The 2022-23 Cohort: Where Are They Now?

The 2022-23 CCI cohort returned home just 4 months ago in May 2023. Already, the cohort is making a difference in their communities and working towards achieving their dreams. Continue reading to find out what the cohort has accomplished in only a few months. Adem Bislimi (Kosovo, College of DuPage, […]

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Louisa Addio Shares Her CCI Program Journey

During her program year, Louisa Addio (Ghana, Miami Dade College, Tourism and Hospitality, 2015-16) studied Culinary Arts and Catering. She received two certificates as a Chef’s Apprentice and Food & Beverage Specialist. Many of the classes that Louisa took provided her with the exposure, understanding, and knowledge of the culinary […]

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CCI Alumnus Elfis Adu Raises Awareness about Marine Conservation by Educating Youth in His Local Community

Elfis Adu (Indonesia, Entrepreneurship, Northern Virginia Community College, 2018-2019) has been working in ocean conservation at Thrive Conservation since December 2021. As an education officer, he is entrusted with educating his local community about the importance of marine conservation. Currently, Elfis and his team at Thrive are monitoring and working […]

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