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2023 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE WEBINAR ARCHIVES AUDITORIUM TECHNICAL CHECK Menu Search for: Welcome! Whether it’s been ten years or two weeks since you completed the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to engage in CCI LIVE: Virtual Events . These events allow for open discussion with your fellow CCI alumni on topics that matter to you. We hope these forums will provide further support and encouragement as you make a positive difference in your community! The events will take place 100% online, and will occur live, so all registered participants can listen to presentations and can interact with each other and with the guest presenters via moderated forums and discussion boards. 2023 Virtual Conference CCI Live Webinars (If you cannot attend the event live, all of the sessions will be recorded so you can listen to them by logging into the conference site later.) All sessions will be closed captioned. Learning is a lifelong process and we are proud to participate in your ongoing development. We hope you will join us and reconnect with old friends and make new connections with other CCI Program alumni. The Community College Initiative (CCI) Program is an international exchange program sponsored by the United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program is administered by Northern Virginia Community College in cooperation with the Community College Consortium. For more information about the CCI Live events contact the CCI team at cccip@nvcc.eduREGISTER NOW!RECENT EVENTS CCI LIVE 2023 Virtual Conference Leading Change at Home: Empowering Resilient Leaders in Community Development” Date: December 12, 2023 In this conference CCI alumni will hear from several leaders in different fields about their strategies for staying motivated to learn, to lead, to innovate, and to help others in their communities. They will also learn how to strengthen their own ability to promote change in their communities through resilient leadership, professional development, and effective communication. Learn more… CCI Alumni Webcast: International Education Week Recorded on: November 16, 2023 We’re celebrating International Education Week with CCI alumni and Assistant Director, Sara Mohamed. Join us online as we discuss the role of international education in fostering global citizenship and professional development. There will be time for discussion, so be ready to share your experience as an international exchange student! Learn more… CCI Alumni Webcast: How Are Indian Alumni Making an Impact? Recorded on: October 24, 2023 Join us for a thought-provoking webinar about empowering change and addressing community challenges. This engaging session will shed light on the incredible efforts of Indian alumni who have embraced their roles as changemakers within their communities. Puja will share their inspiring stories, focusing on the diverse range of challenges they have tackled and the innovative solutions they have implemented. Learn more… CCI Alumni Webcast: Where Are They Now? Recorded on: October 03, 2023 Join CCI Alumni Martin Jonah (Ghana, College of DuPage, Engineering, 2021-22) and Pew Chowdhury (Bangladesh, Northern Virginia Community College, Tourism and Hospitality, 2016-17) as they discuss their CCI journey and the initiatives they’re implementing within their communities. Learn more… CCI Alumni Webcast: Cultural Exchange Recorded on: September 12, 2023 This webcast features alumni experiences from Mahan Telegbe and Nada Amin, who discuss their cultural exchange journey. They will also talk about what they’re doing to make a difference in their communities. Learn more… Contributing to the Climate Movement Recorded on: June 13, 2022 One of the key goals of the international climate movement is for our planet to not surpass a global temperature rise greater than 1.5 degrees celsius. For that to happen, action is required at all levels – global, national, local, community, and individual. But how can individuals get started? How can individuals continue and scale their action efforts? Learn more… CCI LIVE: Effective Communication in Virtual Spaces Recorded on: September 13, 2021 Communication is a complex skill that involves intertwining layers of meaning, intention, context, and interpretation; adapting to the different contexts, aims, and people is key to improving communication skills. This is especially true for communication in virtual spaces as the online world has become a more common part of our everyday lives. Now, an effective communicator is one that not only understands the physical communication space but also the virtual space and is able to apply communication strategies to that virtual space. Learn More… CCI LIVE: Leveraging LinkedIn Recorded on: March 29, 2021 In this global, digital age, to grow your network, build your brand and find the right opportunities, there is no more powerful tool than LinkedIn. Are you using your profile to its full advantage? Learn More… CCI LIVE: Cultivating Motivation and Finding Opportunity in Adversity Recorded on: December 12, 2020 In this conference, CCI alumni heard from several leaders in different fields about their strategies for staying motivated to learn, to lead, to innovate, and to help others in challenging times. Learn More… Understanding Disability and Building InclusiveInterdependent Communities Recorded on: November 16, 2020 Disability is a natural part of the human experience. In addition, people who are deprived of opportunities, resources or safety, for example, experience disability at higher rates than people in well-resourced and safe communities. Learn more… Understanding Misinformation: How to Recognize and Stop the Spread of False Information Recorded on: September 14, 2020 Misinformation is a challenging and global issue that can have a real impact on people’s daily lives, but it can often be difficult to recognize or understand. Why does it exist, how does it spread, and what can we do about it? Learn more… Continuing Your Project During a Crisis Recorded on: August 17, 2020 How to manage a project during a global health crisis is not something we’ve practiced, but even in these difficult times, we all want our projects to succeed. In this session, you will learn tips to minimize project challenges and disruptions. Learn more… Re-entry Reflection for Alumni Recorded on: April 20, 2020 In this webinar, you’ll reflect on your time in the US, your return home, and how you want to use what you learned in both experiences in your life going forward. Whether you’ve been back for several months or several years, it’s always helpful to look back at how living abroad impacted who you are and what you want your life and career to be like now. You’ll learn concepts that will help you talk about your re-entry experience with greater depth and meaning, and you’ll have opportunities to reflect and share with other alumni. Learn more… Building Resilience: How to Overcome Burnout and Manage Priorities Recorded on: December 16, 2019 Managing priorities related to family, health, work, and personal goals can be challenging. Our performance is strongest when we feel confident and in control in the face of being overwhelmed. So how can we build resilience when we feel like we are going to burn out? Learn more… Making the Most of Mentorship Recorded on: September 16, 2019 From social media to multinational corporations, everyone seems to be talking about the value of mentorship. In this hour-long webinar, we discuss how finding a mentor can enhance your performance at work in richer ways than any book, podcast, or seminar could produce. Learn more… CCI LIVE: Amplify Your Impact Recorded on: July 27, 2019 On July 27, 2019, the Community College Initiative Program hosted a virtual conference exclusively for CCI alumni. The conference sessions encouraged...