What’s New

December 1, 2011 - CIPUSA has announced the 2012 Short-Term Exchange Program (STEP) schedule.  For information click on Programs, then Short-Term Exchange Programs.  Descriptions of the ESL educators program and the Nonprofit Management Series Program are located on the right side of the page. 

October 11, 2011 - Five Ukrainian educators participating in the Open World Program will arrive in Cleveland on Friday, October 14th to begin a week long informational program focusing on best practices in secondary schools and non-profit organizations. The delegation, consisting of middle and high school teachers (many of which also work in the non-profit sector) will meet with various educational and non-profit leaders in the Cleveland area and visit various area innovative schools and organizations.
 
September 16th, 2011 - CIPUSA will be hosting a Non-Profit Management delegation from Tajikistan in early October!  This delegation is being brought to Cleveland through The Library of Congress' Open World Program and they will spend a busy week (October 1st - 8th) meeting with non-profit organizations to gain exposure to best practices in administration, advocacy and fundraising. 

April 5th, 2011 - Ten Ukrainian directors of museums, theaters, arts organizations and galleries visit Cleveland.  Read more...
 
March 21, 2011 - Martha B. Ollendorff passes away.  Read more...
 

Training for a Changing World

The Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) is a 56-year old nonprofit organization that promotes international understanding through professional development and cross-cultural exchange. Our programs include J-1 visa services, personalized training experiences for professionals wishing to train in the U.S., and U.S. Department of State public diplomacy initiatives.