Community College Initiative Program

CCI Alumni

Welcome! As CCI alumni you are part of a global network of thousands of young professionals from 24 countries. Here you can learn how to stay engaged through CCI alumni networking platforms, gain personal and professional skills through our collection of opportunities and resources, and be inspired by the stories of other CCI alumni. Let’s continue to make an impact!

Newsletters

Happy fall! Check out the fall alumni newsletter and stay up to date on upcoming webinars and alumni events. Read about the projects your fellow alumni are working on, and if you haven't already, don't forget to look into alumni resources available to you.

2023 Newsletters

Fall Newsletter

Submit a Story

Welcome CCI alumni! Please use this form to submit a story about your CCI Program journey.

Your story can include information about your time in the program, the program impact, the successes and experiences you've had since attending the program, and more!

We look forward to hearing from you and telling your story!

Staying Engaged

CCI alumni programming is designed to continue CCI alumni engagement in a global community and expand on the personal and professional development skills CCI alumni gained during their exchange year.

Opportunities & Resources

Alumni Networks

Latest Alumni Stories

CCI Alumna Karla Barrera: An Advocate for Education and Community Development

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 them homework to review for the following day. When she finished primary school, Karla enrolled in the Escuela Normal Superior, a public school designed to train future teachers...

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 towards the protection of endangered species and protected marine animals, such as mantas and sea turtles.

Pathways to Success Program 2023: Tackling Global Challenges and Building Sustainability with Locally Led Solutions

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 build participant skills in leadership, communications, and critical thinking. The PSP also provides opportunities for self-reflection, goal setting, and networking.