A History of Innovation


Since 1992, Global Community College, Inc.(GCC), a non-profit 501(c) California corporation,  has been offering innovative business and organizational development programs to institutions, agencies and governments.  Originally established as an international consulting organization, GCC can work on a global scale to identify opportunities and challenges quickly and produce targeted, cost-effective results. 

In 1993, GCC established the Global Community College and University Consortium (GCCU) which pioneered international collaboration between 46 institutions of higher education in order to deliver intercultural business education programs both onsite and online.

Between 1983 and 2004, GCC established the World Trade Institute of San Francisco, an organization comprised of GCC and GCCU consultants and staff. The institute led business and education missions overseas and was successful in developing collaboration agreements with institutions and agencies in China, Argentina, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand.  GCC’s specialized Travel Study programs offered clients more than 40 unique development missions to these emerging nations.

In 2007, GCC decided to leverage its expansive knowledge base and focus exclusively on promoting emergency management, preparedness and sustainability education.  GCC now works with schools, districts, colleges, universities, public agencies, governments, NGOs and corporations to assess risks, deliver a full range of preparedness services and manage related projects. 

GCC recognizes the links between mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and community sustainability; we have established strategic partnerships with organizations who share our commitment to emergency management and environmental education.  This interdisciplinary and integrated approach ensures our clients proven results and value. 

We invite you to contact us for an initial management level assessment.

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Testimonials

  • [The GCC staff] are conscientious, reliable and resourceful consultants who provided MCOE with exemplary service.

    Paul Tichinin - Mendocino County Office of Education

  • With the GCC vision, DRCCC has received over one million dollars in Federal funding to train college personnel and support all 110 California Community Colleges.

    Peter Wright - California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office

  • Craig Zachlod and GCC Staff consultants provided leadership and skillful facilitation that helped the State Task Force develop a powerful and effective statewide presence.

    Tod Burnett - California Community Colleges

  • [The agency] is very pleased with the way [GCC consultants] performed under extreme time pressure to produce an excellent emergency operations and Tsunami Plan Book.

    Kelley Rivera - Public Health Foundation Enterprises