International
Visitor Leadership Program
The
International Visitor Leadership Program brings participants
to the United States from all over the world each year
to meet and confer with their professional counterparts
and to experience the U.S. firsthand. The visitors, who
are current or potential leaders in government, politics,
the media, education, and other fields, are selected by
American Officials overseas. More than 200 current and
former Heads of State, 1,500 cabinet-level ministers, and
many other distinguished world leaders in government and
the private sector have participated in the International
Visitor Leadership Program.
The
Department of State directs the program in cooperation
with a wide range of non-profit organizations - including
Colleagues International - operating under cooperative
agreements with the Department of State. The
program also relies on the commitment and skills
of over 95 community-based organizations (CIVs) across
the country.
They represent a wide range of institutions and expertise
from universities to World Affairs Councils to all-volunteer.
These
organizations are known collectively as "Councils
for International Visitors (CIVs)" associated under
the umbrella organization of the National Council for
International Visitors located in Washington, D.C.
Open
World
The Open World Program enables emerging Russian leaders to experience U.S.
democracy and free enterprise in action in communities across the United
States including Colleagues International. During 10-day trips, Open World
participants
learn about the roles and inter-relationships of the three different branches
and levels of the U.S. government. They also examine how the U.S. private
and nonprofit sectors help meet social and civic needs.
The
program builds mutual understanding between the United
States and Russia by opening and maintaining new avenues
of dialogue between U.S. political and civic leaders
and a new generation of Russian leaders. The
program’s civic delegations focus on one of
eight themes: economic development, education reform,
environment,
federalism, health, rule of law, women as leaders,
or youth issues.
Council
of International Programs USA
Colleagues
International is a CIPUSA Global Partner. Visitors hosted
in Kalamazoo experience a four-month internship, four
or more home hosts and a rich cultural program. CIPUSA
Global Partners Program introduces international professionals
to U.S. organizations and companies through pre-arranged
practical training programs. This
program was established to assist American companies
and organizations in bringing international professionals
to the U.S. for training and to assist individuals who
have secured a training placement with U.S. based organizations.
This program can take place anywhere in the U.S.
ms USA four-month J-1 trainee
program. Colleagues
International programs range from a few days to four months.
CI has the capability to coordinate site visits, internships
and professional appointments; as well as home stays and home
hospitality.