Wider Horizons Program

This program offers disadvantaged young adults from both the Nationalist and Unionist traditions the opportunity to improve their employment prospects through training and work experience at home and abroad.

Like the Walsh Visa program, this program was created to bridge the gap between the divided communities of Northern Ireland and the Border Counties. It works to unite and educate peoples around the common goals of social advancement and tolerance.

Participants are provided with two-month internships in Boston and stay with local host families. The IIC provides tailored internships, recruits host families and conducts weekly training and social activities for participants.

For more information, please email questions@iicenter.org.

• Participant Perspective "I learned a lot from the different people I worked and lived with and am eternally grateful for everything I was allowed to experience." Joel Byrne
• Host Family Perspective "I have hosted international students, language students and other exchange visitors in the past. But this has been the most complete emotional, mental and spiritual experience I have had with any program. It has been wonderful and 'feel-good' from beginning to end." Marina James