57 Jefferson Avenue #3, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3866
Phone (614) 221-0034
Fax (614) 228-1009
e-mail: cipcols@aol.com
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Announcing the 2014 Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) and the Columbus International
Program (CIP) – U.S.A. Social Work and Psychology training program.
Dates: July 6-27, 2014
Purpose: To provide short-term, intensive, high-quality, customized group experiences in the field of Social
Work, Psychology and staff. Specialized areas to include but will not be limited to: Foster Care Program,
Domestic and International Adoptions, Kinship Care, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Prevention, Intake
and Investigations, Report Abuse Systems, Family and Children Case Management, Volunteer program,
Family Care and Mental Illness Management, and Administration and Supervision. The program will include
cultural opportunities to immerse in the American culture.
Expected Outcomes:
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To understand similarities and difference in home country and America Family and Children Social
Services System.
Sharing professional practices to incorporate best practices.
An appreciation of cultural differences between home country and the United States.
Understanding how Non Government Organizations (NGO’s) function in the United States.
Program Content: This program incorporates class-based and vocational training. Training will be customized
to meet the group’s training needs.
Classroom training will consist of a series of seminars and workshops facilitated by local professionals and
professors with expertise and experience in the group’s training field. Some classroom training will involve site
visits to local organizations whose work is relevant to the group’s training field. For example, a program in
Social Work and Psychology would include visits to Franklin County Children Services, Children Social
Services, The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS), Ohio Youth Advocate Services,
Franklin County Board of Mental Health, and Private/public adoption organizations in Central Ohio. Site visits
and training are always customized to the needs and desires of the group. All CIPUSA programs include
opportunities to take part in cultural activities. Activities include: visits to museums, sporting events, theaters,
festivals, etc. Some activities may be at the group’s cost. CIP does allow for separate excursions. For an
additional charge of $250 (per trip), a trip to Washington DC and/or Chicago can be incorporated into the
program.
Program Specifics: As a participant of this program you will receive:
• Airport pick-up and drop-off.
• An orientation to the U.S. and a tour of the city.
• A well-designed program in the field of Social Work and Psychology that provides opportunities to learn
through site visits, networking opportunities, hands-on experiences, and educational lectures in the field of
social work.
• Planned cultural visits to local museums, city landmarks, and other tourist destinations.
• Arranged living through home hospitality host living.
• A chance to interact and dialogue with your U.S. counterparts both professionally and informally.
• An opportunity for you to share your country’s customs and history through interacting with community
members.
• Free time to participate in leisure activities.
• A final evaluation.
• Certificate at the end of program.
• A once in a lifetime opportunity!
Program Hosts: The Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) has provided training programs since
1956. Our organization is comprised of highly educated, well-traveled individuals who have an appreciation for
cultural understanding. CIPUSA has trained nearly 15,000 alumni from 147 countries. It has 8 affiliate offices
across the United States. CIPUSA will work together with the Columbus affiliate, CIP. CIP will facilitate your
program while you are in Columbus, Ohio and be responsible for participants and all program elements.
CIPUSA will provide the paperwork for the necessary visa sponsorship for the program.
Living Accommodation: Every group will stay with selected host families with an interest in international
affairs. The affiliate office will also provide the group with transportation during their stay. Transportation may
include public transportation (bus, subway, etc.) depending on the city.
Home Hospitality Hosts: CIP can provide host family living free of cost. Each individual has his/her own
bedroom, a shared bathroom and will be provided with breakfast and dinner. Lunch will be during the program
on business days and participants will be expected to pay for their own lunch ($5-10 per day). While in
Columbus, the guests will be part of a family and encouraged to participate in family activities.
Program Participants: The delegation will be comprised of 8 to 10 registered Social Workers and
Psychologists.
Program Benefits: This program benefits international professionals by providing:
• Personal customized observational training based on the group’s needs
• A network of focused organizations and potential partners in the sector
• First hand knowledge and experience related to current sector trends
• Group support and professional network
• Familiarity with social work and Psychology practices in the U.S.A.
• One of a kind cross-cultural experience
Applications: Applicants may apply for the program by going to www.cipcolumbus.org. Once at the web site,
go to the 2014 programs link on the home page. From there select Social Work July 2014. From there, select
the Core Program Application and note that this is for the Summer 2014 Social Work program. Deadline to
apply is March 15, 2014.
Program Costs: $2,250
Included in the fee is processing of required documentation, airport transfers in the United States,
transportation to and from all activities, fees/honorariums for training sites and cultural activities and J-1 Visa
documents. The participants will be required to secure a J-1 Training Visa from the U. S. Embassy in your
home country. In addition to the program fee, delegates will be required to pay the SEVIS fee of $180.
Participants are responsible for their own airfare to and from Columbus and lunches. A non-refundable
application fee of $75 is due at the time the application is received.
For any other questions feel free to contact Mark Poeppelman at 614-425-2268 or poeppem@aol.com.