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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CCI Alumna Leticia Lins Silva studied Media at Houston Community College during the 2022-23 program year. Just seven months after returning to Brazil, Leticia is on the verge of completing her associate’s degree in internet systems at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Acre (IFAC). Her journey […]
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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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Throughout the month of September, Community College Initiative (CCI) Program participants are honoring the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance through community service in their host communities. As a yearly tradition, CCI participants volunteer with local organizations, learn about the significance of September 11th, and build connections with […]
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Karla Nicole Barrera (Colombia, Northampton Community College, Early Childhood Education, 2022-23) knew she wanted a career in education ever since she was a child. When she was in elementary school, Karla played teacher to kids in her neighborhood, educating them about the things she learned in school and even sending […]
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Luisa Tapasco (Colombia, Special Education, Northampton Community College, 2022-2023) is already working to give back to her local community since completing the CCI Program less than two months ago. She has also accomplished an impressive academic achievement; Luisa is currently a recipient of Harvard University’s Aspire Leaders Program, a fully […]
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In July 2022, the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program welcomed 157 students from Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Cote D’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Ukraine. Before arriving in the United States, participants took part in virtual pre-departure orientations, where they met […]
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The CCI Program introduced the Community Impact Project (CIP) for the first time during the 2022-2023 program year. The CIP is an opportunity for the CCI participants to identify a challenge in their host community and make a positive impact by developing a plan from ideation to implementation. The participants […]
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Pathways to Success Program, January 8-13, 2023 January marks the mid-point of the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. After completing the fall semester and enjoying a much-deserved winter break, the CCI participants take part in the CCI Program’s annual mid-year Pathways to Success Program (PSP). The PSP is designed to […]
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