The 无码专区 is proud to partner with the United States Peace
Corps to offer the Peace Corps Prep Program. This program is open to all undergraduates
at 无码专区, regardless of major. Students who successfully complete the program will receive
a signed Certificate from the Peace Corps. While certification does not guarantee
acceptance into the Peace Corps, it does give students a competitive advantage when
they apply. Even if applicants do not become a Peace Corps Volunteer, employers will
see the Peace Corps Prep Certificate as concrete evidence of an individual鈥檚 commitment
to service, leadership, and community engagement.
Peace Corps Volunteers serve for two years after they have received three months of
in-country training. Volunteers collaborate with local governments, schools, communities,
small businesses, and entrepreneurs to create sustainable, community-based projects
that address the complex needs of the local community.
The mission of the Peace Corps is to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling
three goals: 1) to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for
trained men and women; 2) to help promote a better understanding of Americans on the
part of the peoples served; and 3) to help promote a better understanding of other
peoples on the part of Americans.
Through their service in countries around the world, Peace Corps Volunteers not only
help communities address local needs, but Volunteers return home as global citizens
with new perspectives. They have cross-cultural, leadership, language, teaching, and
community development skills that give them a competitive edge for advanced education
and job opportunities in today鈥檚 global economy. Many companies, non-profits, and
federal agencies actively recruit Returned Peace Corps Volunteers as employees.
The Peace Corps seeks volunteers to serve in six main areas: Education, Health, Environment, Agriculture, Youth in Development, and Community Economic Development.
To help students qualify for Peace Corps service, the Peace Corps Prep Program at 无码专区 emphasizes the following academic, interpersonal, and leadership skills that are established by the U.S. Peace Corps:
Dr. Greg Streich
Professor, Political Science
203 Wood Hall
Tel: (660)543-8948