Who We Are
CCID is a membership-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing global education and internationalization at community, technical and vocational colleges.
CCID supports its members in a variety of ways including webinars, professional development programs, grant and scholarship funding, partnership development, advocacy, specialized training and an annual conference.
Many of our member colleges offer degree programs and certifications in both vocational education (Career and Technical Education) and traditional academic disciplines, preparing millions of diverse students for the workforce and the next generation of leaders.
CCID supports its members in a variety of ways including webinars, professional development programs, grant and scholarship funding, partnership development, advocacy, specialized training and an annual conference.
Many of our member colleges offer degree programs and certifications in both vocational education (Career and Technical Education) and traditional academic disciplines, preparing millions of diverse students for the workforce and the next generation of leaders.
Discover the CCID Story
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At CCID, we believe a world that embraces cultural diversity, high-impact training, and inclusive education is a more prosperous world.
In an era of unprecedented interconnectedness, fostering cultural understanding fuels innovation, unlocks solutions, strengthens skills, enhances preparedness, and expands access to opportunity—for everyone, everywhere. Leading this global movement are community, technical, and vocational colleges. These institutions serve as critical pipelines for workforce development, local economic growth, and social mobility. Their international engagement reflects a deep commitment to addressing the multifaceted needs of an increasingly dynamic world. Community colleges are global. |
What Does CCID Provide?
A global network of higher education professionals and institutions.
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Professional development opportunities including an annual conference as well as webinars and leadership programs year-round.
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Partnership development for staff, faculty, and institutional exchange.
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Access to scholarships, grants, resources, and funding opportunities.
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Advocacy and thought leadership supporting internationalization in two-year and vocational institutions.
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Our Values
Supporting community, technical, and vocational colleges around the world
Member EngagementWe create programs, events, media and platforms that provide an opportunity for our members and stakeholders to meaningfully connect, grow and learn.
Inclusivity & AccessWe collaborate with members and stakeholders to ensure that all cultural, personal and professional viewpoints positively influence the work that we do.
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Capacity-BuildingWe find resources and develop strategies to aid members and stakeholders in creating or advancing their work in global education.
Global WorkforceWe aim to ensure that community, technical and vocational college students have the skills needed for maximum employability and social mobility through exposure to global learning in partnership with member colleges.
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Leadership DevelopmentWe prioritize the development of professionals at any level by working with partners to showcase industry best practices and emphasize that everyone can be a leader.
Action & AdvocacyWe advocate for the growth and preservation of global education and skills for community, technical and vocational colleges through data, information dissemination and engagement with local and global decision-makers.
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Our History
How American community colleges began international outreach
CCID’s journey began in 1976. Dr. Maxwell C. King, President of Brevard Community College and Dr. Robert L. Brueder of Brevard Community College underwent a study abroad familiarization tour to Europe, sponsored by the Consortium for International Education (CIE) in the summer of 1975. This opportunity was momentous as it inspired Drs. King and Brueder to think about how community colleges can, and should, be more involved in the international arena.
By 1976, Dr. King, Dr. Brueder and other visionaries created the basis of what CCID would become. These includes an emphasis on the development of students, faculty, communities and the workforce at community colleges. To this day, this is being accomplished by transferring cultural knowledge, exchanging faculty and students across borders and preparing for a global economy.
By 1976, Dr. King, Dr. Brueder and other visionaries created the basis of what CCID would become. These includes an emphasis on the development of students, faculty, communities and the workforce at community colleges. To this day, this is being accomplished by transferring cultural knowledge, exchanging faculty and students across borders and preparing for a global economy.
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Dive into CCID's history and vision
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The “Community College Cooperative for International Education” was formed in 1976. The first meeting minutes by the Executive Board were recorded when the group convened in Boston, Massachusetts in September 1978. By 1979, “Community Colleges for International Development, Inc.” was incorporated in the state of Florida as a non-profit organization, which it continues to be today. |
Five Founding Members:
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CCID Today
American community colleges contribute to international development in an increasingly global world
While an emphasis on exporting trade skills to foreign countries during the 1970s has lessened, CCID and its member colleges continue to identify opportunities and resources to build knowledge-sharing and skills development through curricula, programs, partnerships and other opportunities with institutions, organizations and governments across the globe.
Today, CCID’s approach to internationalization is more comprehensive and dynamic, acknowledging a more expansive community college landscape while paying homage to its roots in vocational training.
Today, CCID’s approach to internationalization is more comprehensive and dynamic, acknowledging a more expansive community college landscape while paying homage to its roots in vocational training.
CCID's MissionCommunity Colleges for International Development engages and empowers an international association of community, technical, and vocational institutions to create globally engaged learning environments. |
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CCID's Vision
That all community, technical and vocational institutions integrate international perspectives and experiences into their curricula and campus culture in order to develop globally competent students, faculty, and staff. |
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