programs
Global Connections Start Here With Our New York State Capital Region Community
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
More than 5,000 International Visitors come to the U.S. on the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) each year. More than 200,000 International Visitors have engaged with Americans through the IVLP, including over 330 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government. The International Center of the Capital Region is one of 90 Community Based Partners with the U.S. Department of State and their premier IVLP flagship program selected to host emerging international leaders.
Congressional Office of International Leadership Open World Program
The International Center of the Capital Region is an important partner of the Congressional Office of International Leadership Open World program. International delegates engage with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss common challenges. They then travel to communities across the United States, including the Greater Capital Region. Our Center coordinates and facilitates meetings with their professional counterparts in our region to share expertise and establish partnerships. During the program, delegates stay with our host families, giving them an authentic American experience.
Youth Programming
We work with high schools in the Greater Capital Region to bring international leaders from IVLP and Open World to world learning classes. As a Community-based Partner with the U.S. State Department’s Global Ties U.S. Network, we can uniquely connect and provide leadership development and professional resources.
On September 19, we will launch a new pilot program, Global Pathways, in partnership with Emma Willard School and funded by the Rubin Community Fellows Program. High school students in 11th or 12th grade this Fall at a public, private, or charter high school in Rensselaer County are eligible; click here to apply.
The International Center of the Capital Region is dedicated to providing youth with programs and services that develop their leadership skills and teach them best practices in global citizenship and diplomacy
For more information on youth programs, email info@iccralbany.org.
World Affairs Councils of America
The International Center of the Capital Region is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA). WACA is committed to engaging the public in foreign affairs and current events to foster a more informed electorate, promote civil discourse, and build community through events that bring people together. The WACA National Office partners with think tanks, foundations, NGOs, corporations, and occasionally government entities to arrange timely “national conversations.” We have been selected to host their Engage America Series. Click here for event details. Click Here
With WACA, we are committed to creating constructive dialogue and bridging differences.
Explore the History of the Van Schaick Mansion
The Van Schaick Mansion Visitor Guide helps visitors learn more about one of the Capital Region’s historic landmarks. The guide highlights the Mansion’s Dutch colonial roots, the Van Schaick family, Revolutionary War connections, historic rooms, preserved artifacts, and local stories connected to the site.
As a community partner, the International Center of the Capital Region is helping make this history more accessible to visitors, students, and community members.
Visitors can use the guide while touring the Mansion or download a copy for later reference.
