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What is the Columbus International Program (CIP) and what do they do?
To find out about the mission and programs of CIP, visit the home page.
Can I read about CIP in another language?
Yes, click the Google Translate drop down menu at the top of each page and select the language in which you wish to read the website. In addition, you may read about CIP in Russian here.
What kinds of training programs are offered by CIP?
To find out about the different kinds of programs available at CIP, and to find out about eligibility requirements, visit Programs.
What kinds of visa services does CIP provide?
CIP is an affiliate of CIPUSA which is an authorized J-1 Training & Intern visa sponsor. To find out more, visit Visa Services.
Can I view CIP's Annual Report and other documents?
Yes, our current documents are available here.
International Professionals in Residence (IPR's)
What do IPR's do while they train with CIP?
To learn about the training programs of current and past participants, visit International Professionals in Residence (IPR).
What have past IPR's said about their experience with CIP?
View interviews with past participants on the YouTube Videos page.
I am interested in participating in a training program with CIP, how do I learn more?
Visit the Training Programs page to learn about eligibility requirements and the types of programs offered. Contact us at 614-425-2268, 614-205-1499 or [email protected] if you require more information.
How can I find out about the delegations CIP has hosted in the past years?
Visit our past delegation pages under the IPRs and Delegations tab to read about past delegations, topics, and delegates.
News and Events
What kind of events does CIP provide?
View photos of past events on the Photo Archive page.
Who can attend the event?
Everyone is welcome to attend our events. To find out about upcoming events, visit the News and Events page.
How do I register for upcoming events?
As you read about events on the News and Events page, each event should have registration instructions.
What is the International Taste of Columbus?
The International Taste of Columbus in CIP's annual fundraiser, to read more click here.
What is the International 5K Race?
To find our about the International 5K and to register, click here.
Get Involved
What are the benefits of being a Friend of US Together and how can I become a Friend?
For information about becoming a Friend, click here.
What is it like to host a participant?
View information on hosting participants, and read about past hosting experiences.
Does CIP offer internships?
Yes. Find out the details and requirements for internship placements, and read testimonials here.
Can I support CIP financially?
Yes, CIP is grateful to the support of our community. All donations support the mission of promoting international understanding through intercultural exchange. You can make your donations on this secure site in the "CIP Donations-->Donations (Other)" box.
What is the Schildhouse Founders Fund?
It is a fund that was established to honor the Schildhouse family, aimed to provide support for issues related to multicultural relations and diversity. Find out more here.
What is the Columbus International Program (CIP) and what do they do?
To find out about the mission and programs of CIP, visit the home page.
Can I read about CIP in another language?
Yes, click the Google Translate drop down menu at the top of each page and select the language in which you wish to read the website. In addition, you may read about CIP in Russian here.
What kinds of training programs are offered by CIP?
To find out about the different kinds of programs available at CIP, and to find out about eligibility requirements, visit Programs.
What kinds of visa services does CIP provide?
CIP is an affiliate of CIPUSA which is an authorized J-1 Training & Intern visa sponsor. To find out more, visit Visa Services.
Can I view CIP's Annual Report and other documents?
Yes, our current documents are available here.
International Professionals in Residence (IPR's)
What do IPR's do while they train with CIP?
To learn about the training programs of current and past participants, visit International Professionals in Residence (IPR).
What have past IPR's said about their experience with CIP?
View interviews with past participants on the YouTube Videos page.
I am interested in participating in a training program with CIP, how do I learn more?
Visit the Training Programs page to learn about eligibility requirements and the types of programs offered. Contact us at 614-425-2268, 614-205-1499 or [email protected] if you require more information.
How can I find out about the delegations CIP has hosted in the past years?
Visit our past delegation pages under the IPRs and Delegations tab to read about past delegations, topics, and delegates.
News and Events
What kind of events does CIP provide?
View photos of past events on the Photo Archive page.
Who can attend the event?
Everyone is welcome to attend our events. To find out about upcoming events, visit the News and Events page.
How do I register for upcoming events?
As you read about events on the News and Events page, each event should have registration instructions.
What is the International Taste of Columbus?
The International Taste of Columbus in CIP's annual fundraiser, to read more click here.
What is the International 5K Race?
To find our about the International 5K and to register, click here.
Get Involved
What are the benefits of being a Friend of US Together and how can I become a Friend?
For information about becoming a Friend, click here.
What is it like to host a participant?
View information on hosting participants, and read about past hosting experiences.
Does CIP offer internships?
Yes. Find out the details and requirements for internship placements, and read testimonials here.
Can I support CIP financially?
Yes, CIP is grateful to the support of our community. All donations support the mission of promoting international understanding through intercultural exchange. You can make your donations on this secure site in the "CIP Donations-->Donations (Other)" box.
What is the Schildhouse Founders Fund?
It is a fund that was established to honor the Schildhouse family, aimed to provide support for issues related to multicultural relations and diversity. Find out more here.