About Us

What is ICCF

The International Council of Central Florida (ICCF) is the local branch of the
International Visitor Leadership Program which is administered by the U.S.
Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and its
Office of International Visitors, operating under authority of the Mutual
Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act).

ICCF also offers other programs and services to our members which include; home hospitality, member receptions, corporate training programs, visa/consular support, and educational speaker programs.

Our Mission

Our mission......very simple, Peace, one handshake at a time.  If we can
show the rest of the world we are no different then we have achieved the
greatest tool and ally for diplomacy. This is why the real American is so
important, without the farmer, the shop owner, the teacher, and mechanic
we are nothing more to the world than a movie.

The International Visitor Leadership Program

The International Visitor Leadership Program is part of the U.S Department
of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs bring International Visitors
to the United States to be involved in professional exchange with colleagues
in their field.

The emphasis of the program is to increase mutual understanding through
communication at the personal and professional levels. Participants are
established or potential foreign leaders in government, politics, media,
education, science, labor relations, and other key fields. They are selected by
American embassies overseas to visit the United States to meet and confer
with their professional counterparts, and to experience this country firsthand.

The Chastang Foundation Internship Program

ICCF is a training ground for students looking at careers working with the
federal government, international affairs, or international business.

Internships at ICCF are arranged 1 to 3 months in advance and can be very
rewarding.  You will learn every aspect of the non-profit world, and also
learn basic protocol, logistics, and programming knowledge. Requirements
need to be met in order to apply for an internship.  Internships are not paid
and will only provide for travel stipends. Interns must reside in the Central
Florida area during the entirety of the internship. All internships include a trip
to a Regional Conference or Washington DC (depending on federal funds)

1. Introduction email including a resume and recommendation from a college
professor
2. Understanding of Intern Job Description
3. Participation in an interview by: in-person, conference call, or Skype

Application Deadlines:
Spring Semester - November of previous year
Summer Semester - mid-April
Fall Semester - end of July

For more information or to submitt your resume please contact 407-321-1136 or iccf@iccfvip.com

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