Peace Corps Prep Program
Earn a certificate and gain valuable skills for an international career. Whatever your goals may be, the Peace Corps Prep Program will help you jump-start your professional development.
Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the is a government agency that sends volunteers to over sixty countries to share their particular skills and areas of expertise.
Peace Corps achieves historic milestone of 250,000 volunteers since 1961
In the 250th year of the United States, the Peace Corps achieved the historic milestone of placing its 250,000th Peace Corps volunteer into service with the latest Cambodia cohort, sworn in today. Charg茅 d鈥橝ffaires of U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Aleks Zittle presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the 27 new Peace Corps volunteers.
Prep Program Benefits
Open to all Adelphi undergraduate students, this program helps you prepare for international service, global careers and other opportunities, whether or not you plan to join the Peace Corps. With Adelphi s Peace Corps Prep Program, you will:
- Earn a certificate from a recognized U.S. organization
- Build intercultural and international competence
- Gain hands-on volunteer experience and intensive intercultural training
- Develop skills in education, healthcare, the environment, agriculture, youth development or economic development
- Strengthen your r茅sum茅 and interview skills
- Enhance your professional development
- Gain an advantage when applying to service organizations
The program builds on Adelphi鈥檚 long-standing commitment to global engagement, including opportunities through the program and .
Program Components
Complete at least three courses and 50 hours of volunteer work in the work sector of your choice. Choose from one of the following 6 sectors:
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Education
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Health
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Community Economic Development
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Environment
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Youth in Development
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Agriculture
You will meet with an adviser to discuss the best options for you.
Take three courses that will help you learn about other histories and cultures while reflecting on your own experiences. These courses provide transformative opportunities to develop new skills, knowledge and perspectives. You鈥檒l be empowered to collaborate with people in any community, anywhere in the world, bridging your differences and creating lasting connections.
You can also fulfill this component by engaging in an intercultural experience鈥攍ike studying, volunteering or teaching abroad鈥攐r taking courses in another language.
Serving with the Peace Corps and other global service organizations requires a high level of professionalism. In this program, you鈥檒l take the steps to make yourself a competitive candidate for these鈥攐r any other鈥攑ositions.
- Have your r茅sum茅 critiqued.
- Attend an interview skills or mock interviewing training.
- Embark on at least one significant leadership experience and be able to discuss it thoughtfully.
- Connect with Peace Corps recruiters to discover more benefits of service.
Interested in Peace Corps Prep?
Program Contact
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Contact
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516.877.4191
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Levermore Hall 108