At ITD we set the scene for profound intercultural experiences. Our work brings together professionals and/or students from around the world to share cultures, exchange ideas, deepen understanding, and spread knowledge. The programs we offer include a wide range of topics: from developing civic education curricula, to exploring minority integration in the West; from promoting indigenous visual arts, to studying US culture and democracy. With their new-found knowledge and their experience of dynamic engagement, our participants return to their countries enriched by their exchange, and recharged by new and challenging ideas, and ways of thinking. In their own words it is “an experience of a lifetime.”

What We Do

ITD specializes in short-term academic, professional and youth exchanges. Our programs include sponsored programs and independent projects.

Current Activities

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To read the most recent blog posts capturing current activities at ITD and its programs, please click on a post to the right. To access program-specific blogs, please click on Current Activities.

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Part-time Bookkeeper

Part-time Bookkeeper

March 23, 2021 ITD News 0

The Institute for Training and Development (ITD) is currently seeking a part time bookkeeper. Established in 1985, ITD is a registered 501c3…Read More

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Amina El Hajjami – Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts

March 15, 2021 Professional Fellows Program 0

My name Amina El Hajjami, I’m 35 years old and I live in Marrakech, Morocco. I work at the High…Read More

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Aafaf Lamzaiti – ReGreen Springfield

March 15, 2021 Professional Fellows Program 0

Within the first week, I had the opportunity, thanks to my host Mr. David Bloniarz, to join The Nature of…Read More

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Asmae El Hajji – Office of Congressman Jim McGovern

March 15, 2021 Professional Fellows Program 0

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Mohamed Tazrouti – Leadership Pioneer Valley

March 9, 2021 Professional Fellows Program 0

I have had the chance to attend a leadership fellowship program with my host organization, Leadership Pioneer Valley. I am…Read More

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Zineb Jaber – Performance Project

March 8, 2021 Professional Fellows Program 0

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I was selected as one of the Moroccans for the Professional Fellowship…Read More

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Ibtihal Benharoual – Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts

March 8, 2021 Professional Fellows Program 0

Classic Introduction Hello, my name is Ibtihal Benharoual, I am a 29 year-old African from Morocco. An interesting fact about…Read More

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Dounia Niouf – Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

March 1, 2021 Professional Fellows Program 0

My virtual fellowship at PVPC started on February 16, 2021. Throughout the two weeks of this intercultural experience, I have…Read More

Our Staff

Mark Protti

Executive Director

Edgardo Rothkegel

Financial Director

Kaye Sherwood

Operations and Facilities Manager

Alejandro Martínez Alfaro

Communications and Media Manager

Katie Lazdowski

Program Director

Yanara Barriga

Office Manager

Testimonials

What Our Participants Say

I had some plans and goals before coming here, wanted to fulfill at least one, but …all my expectations were surpassed.
Ukraine Disability
Personally and professionally it was most incredible!
Teachers Summer Institute
This program changed a lot in my life — my personality, my attitude to people, and my vision of the library’s role.
Kyrgyzstan Local Libraries
The program has extended my profession horizon, I compared two systems, now I look with new eyes on law enforcement in RF [the Russian Federation].
Russia Criminal Justice
I am reciting sincerely: In my life I have the best experience and enjoying here in America.
Kosovo University Libraries
I love education more, and have more motivation and understanding about how to nurture children.
Indonesia Civic Education
Thanks to this program it became possible for me to discover spirit, soul and mind of this country. I have seen many examples of what human beings should be in an ideal world.
Ukraine Disability
I’d like to comment on the overwhelming sense of duty and dedication that all staff members show and that is reflected in the program.
Teachers Summer Institute
Thank you ITD for creating this project that gave me the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone, [to] get on my first plane, and to form so many incredibly strong bonds that I know will last a lifetime.
Norway Youth Leadership