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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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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CCI Participants Honor September 11 through Community Service and Engagement

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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The 2022-2023 Year in Review

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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Community Impact Projects

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 2023: Tackling Global Challenges and Building Sustainability with Locally Led Solutions

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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