
Peace Corps Prep
ŷ for GGC's Peace Corps Prep Program and increase your chances of acceptance into the Peace Corps.
The Peace Corps Prep Program is a formal cooperative agreement between ŷ and the Peace Corps that prepares you for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service. Participation in this program will strengthen four core competencies through interrelated coursework, hands-on experience and professional development support. These four competencies, or “learning objectives,” are the following:
- Training and experience in a work sector
- Foreign language skills
- Intercultural competence
- Professional and leadership development
What’s Your Passion?
Build a professional specialty, choosing from one of the six work sectors in which . Focusing on a specialty paired with interrelated coursework and volunteer service will improve your academic experience and increase your career prospects – whether you choose to become a Peace Corps volunteer or not.
- Agriculture: Lead grassroots efforts to fight hunger
- Community Economic Development: Help communities lift themselves
- Environment: Forge a global movement to protect our planet
- Health: Build healthy global communities
- Youth in Development: Empower the next generation of leaders
- Education: Teach lessons that last a lifetime
Explore more about the and the . Also, learn more about GGC's Peace Corps Prep requirements and how to apply.
Note: Actual Peace Corps assignments are based on local needs, and thus may or may not align seamlessly with your qualifications. Flexibility is central to the Peace Corps experience.