The Community College Initiative Program is an international education exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and administered by Community College Initiative Programs (CCID).
The Community College Initiative Program enables individuals from Brazil, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey, and countries in Central America to spend one year studying at community colleges in the United States and earn a vocational certificate.
The program provides academic instruction in selected fields, while also immersing participants in U.S. society and cultural life. After completing the program, participants return home with new skills and experiences that enable them to contribute to the growth and development of their countries and societies.
The Community College Initiative Program demonstrates the United States' commitment to increasing access to higher education for under served international students in key regions and utilizes the unique resource represented by U.S. community colleges. The program reinforces U.S. community colleges’ efforts to become involved in international education and develop international ties.
2010-2011 CCI cohort:
